Wx Summary
More scattered showers and storms are likely today across the plateau, as our unsettled weather pattern continues. Much of the same is expected through Tuesday, with rain and storms being most numerous during the afternoon and tapering off after sunset. By Wednesday, a front moves in and gives us our best rain chance for the week, with some of that rainfall likely being heavy. The front clears through on Thursday and drops rain chances. By Thursday night, we should see clearing skies and pleasant overnight lows. Right now, the coming weekend is looking great.
This Week’s Hazards
While widespread severe weather is not expected, any storm that develops will likely contain deadly cloud-to-ground lightning, gusty winds, and heavy downpours.
MM’s Wx Vlog
Five-Day Outlook
Weather Forecast
Sunday: Scattered showers and storms, especially in the afternoon. South wind at 5 mph.
Monday & Tuesday: Scattered showers and storms likely, especially in the afternoon and evening. Southwest wind at 5 mph.
Wednesday: Rain & storms. Some of the rainfall is likely to be heavy. Southwest wind at 5 mph.
Thursday: Partly cloudy, with a chance for showers and storms. Clearing skies by sunset. West wind at 5 mph.
MM’s Severe Wx Concerns
SPC T-storm Outlook for Today
Drought Outlook
The latest drought monitor shows worsening drought conditions in the northwest portion of our state. Middle TN shows dry conditions across the south and the Nashville area, while East TN is completely removed from any drought conditions. Hopefully, rains today and through the next several days will help the folks across West TN. For more drought info, including a look at the national map, please visit my link at https://meteorologistmark.com/drought-info/.
On This Day
1930- One of the most notorious heat waves is underway in Middle Tennessee. Nashville’s 104 degrees is the second of four consecutive days with highs greater than 100.
1606 – Possible first performance of Shakespeare’s tragedy Macbeth, performed in the Great Hall at Hampton Court Palace for King James I.
Almanac
Past 24-Hour Precip Totals
Hurricane Forecast
An area of low pressure continues to organize in the eastern Atlantic and could become a tropical depression by Wednesday somewhere in the orange-shaded region seen below.
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