First, check out this video of an approaching tornado in Italy yesterday. While you wait for the video to load (it’ll work on your iPhone), scroll down and read the forecast.
I rant about this at the bottom of this post.
Rain Tonight, Tomorrow; The Intern Rants About Italian Tornado Video
Last Dry Day; Some Rain/Storms Tuesday & Wednesday
Tonight – Mostly Cloudy – High 81
Our low this morning was only 61. The 88 year old record low of 58 still stands. Let’s do better next year.
Expect this comical July cool-wave to continue tonight.
Below Average Temps Continue, Rain Tuesday
Today – Awesome – High 80
What a day of wonderful weather, especially for July. We could even break a record low tonight of 58 set back in 1925. Our forecast low is 59.
Monday – Mostly Sunny – High 83
Glorious Sunday & a Peek at Next Week
Tonight
A surface cold front has already passed through Middle Tennessee, opening the door to cooler and drier air for tomorrow. However, there’s still enough low level moisture hanging around to pop up a shower or two early tonight. Be aware, but don’t alter any outdoor or overnight plans. Have an umbrella handy.
Is It Really Summer? Showers Late Tonight Into AM, Then Awesome
Today – Showers Late – High 88
Clouds will be increasing this evening as a weak cold front approaches. It’ll rain, mostly while we sleep (or while a few of you party). Our NWS estimates 0.05″, which isn’t enough rain to mess anything up.
Other Than A Few Raindrops Saturday, An Awesome Friday & Weekend
Today – Pleasant – High 85
Grab some watermelon. Definitely the best day this week, and arguably this month.
Friday – Still Unseasonably Cool, Sunny – High 86
7 am 65 . 10 am 77 . 1 pm 84 . 4 pm 86 . 7 pm 83 . 10 pm 75
Unseasonably Wonderful Weather (Until Saturday)
Rest of Today – Cooling; Showers Possible – High 87
A cool front passed by today, setting off a few light showers and reinforcing the good weather we expect Thursday and Friday.
(Editor’s Note: Will and I not pictured. Not comment about The Intern).
Few Storms Possible Around Midnight; Cooler Next 2 Days
Our NWS forecasts a storm-making frontal boundary will sink south tonight, setting off a cluster of storms around midnight. The HRRR model (not shown, because there is nothing to show) isn’t much of a believer – it thinks it’ll barely rain overnight. The RAP doesn’t predict heavy showers/storms, either. It’s unlikely these storms will be strong or severe.
Lunchtime Update on Severe Weather Chances Later Tonight
New model runs and a Storm Prediction Center update are in.
Storms are moving NW-to-SE today. The morning showers which moved south of I-40 are long gone, and there’s not much on the radar to our NW to cause any rain-out/washout concerns for outdoor plans later this afternoon and tonight.
Severe Weather Possible Tuesday; More Rain Wednesday?
Today – Thunderstorms Possible Very Late – High 75
The airport picked up almost a half inch of rain today. Rain and cloud cover conspired to keep us cool, but it was not cool enough to break the record for lowest high temperature: 68 set back in 1970.