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Memorial Day Weekend Washed Out by Rain
23 May
Summary
- Nashville expects 2 to 3 inches of rainfall throughout the weekend.
- Severe weather threats include damaging winds and heavy rain.
- Rain chances remain high daily through the following Friday.
Memorial Day weekend in Nashville and much of Middle Tennessee is expected to be a wash due to persistent rain.
The National Weather Service forecasts a high chance of rainfall each day, with accumulations of 2 to 3 inches expected throughout the weekend and into early next week. This prolonged wet spell is beneficial for drought conditions but detrimental to planned outdoor activities.
Severe weather risks are present, particularly on May 22, with potential for damaging winds, heavy downpours, and a low threat of tornadoes in the most intense storms. Localized flash flooding is also a concern given the abundant atmospheric moisture.
Looking ahead, rain chances continue with a 40% likelihood on May 23, followed by an 80% chance on May 24 and continuing through Memorial Day itself. Daily high temperatures will hover in the low to mid-80s, with overnight lows in the mid-60s, as the region braces for a week of unsettled weather.
Forecasted daily chances for showers and thunderstorms: May 22 (100%), May 23 (40%), May 24 (80%), Memorial Day (80%), May 26 (80%), May 27 (80%), May 28 (70%).
