The Nashville area is braced for a mix of sun and storms over the coming days, with a likelihood of showers and thunderstorms particularly ramping up later in the afternoon today. The forecasts predict a 30 percent chance of rainfall after 4 p.m. and a high approaching 83 degrees, with gusts potentially reaching 25 mph, according to the NWS Nashville.

Residents should expect a definite shift in weather tonight, marked by showers and thunderstorms before 3 a.m., then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 3 a.m. and 5 a.m., followed by a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5 a.m. The chance of precipitation stands at a full 100%, with new rainfall amounts anticipated to be between three quarters and one inch. These conditions are expected to turn over tomorrow with a lingering 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 9 a.m., subsequently leading to gradual clearing skies and a high near 81 degrees.

The rest of the week appears to be a mix of clear skies and periodic storm chances. Tomorrow night should be mostly clear with a low around 57 degrees, while Wednesday promises sunshine and high temperatures soaring to 86 degrees. However, by Thursday night, the chance of showers and thunderstorms returns, pegged at 30 percent after 1 a.m.

Approaching the weekend, Nashville should gear up for more unsettled weather. Friday forecasts spotlight a 60 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, primarily after 1 p.m., with the likelihood continuing into the night. The high temperature could reach up to 81 degrees during the day, dropping to around 60 degrees at night. Saturday and Sunday, too, maintain a mixture of sunshine and rain, with a 40 percent chance of showers on Saturday and a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms on Sunday.