A Severe Weather Alert for extreme cold has been issued for Nashville, with temperatures plummeting to a brisk low of around 5°F. Early this morning at 7:00 AM, Nashville wakes under a clear, crisp sky with the temperature at a biting 4.6°F. A gentle wind stirs at 4.9 mph, failing to shake the frozen stillness that has settled over the city.

As the day unfolds, the sun might climb high but offers little respite from the chill as temperatures are forecast to reach a high of only 30.6°F. Despite the clarity of the sky, the air holds a crispness that bites at any exposed skin. The wind will pick up its pace, gusting up to 13 mph, cutting through the city streets and whipping around corners.

Tonight, the sky will gradually fill with clouds, painting the horizon in shades of heavy gray. The low is expected to be slightly warmer at 27.5°F, yet the wind will slow to a gentle breeze of up to 4.7 mph. With the clouds overhead, the atmosphere feels denser, a blanket of overcast shielding the city from the harsher cold but pressing down with its own weight.

Residents are urged to take all necessary precautions in response to the severe weather warning. Staying indoors, wearing appropriate winter attire, and being prepared for sudden changes in weather conditions are advisable to weather this unusually harsh cold snap. Keep an eye on any further updates as the day progresses, as the weather in Nashville today promises a reminder of winter’s harsh capabilities.