In the early hours of the morning in Nashville, a gray overcast sky cloaks the city. It’s 6:00 AM, and the temperature gently hovers at 53.1°F. A light breeze moves at 6 mph, stirring the quiet streets—no rain falls yet, but the atmosphere holds a promise of moisture.

As the day unfolds, residents can expect a significant shift. The temperature will creep to a high of 59.7°F. Though subtle, the increase is accompanied by a gathering of clouds, denser and more ominous as the hours pass. By midday, the wind will have picked up slightly, reaching up to 7.3 mph. A look at the sky suggests an impending change; the probability of rain stands at a looming 95%, with an anticipated total precipitation of about 0.19 inches. Moderate rain is expected to set in, painting the streets with wet streaks and bringing an earthy scent to the air.

Come nighttime, the scenario shifts dramatically. The rain will have ceased, leaving behind a clearer sky and a fresher chill as the temperature dips to a low of 46.2°F. The wind will calm to a gentle whisper at 5 mph, sweeping away the last remnants of the day’s dreariness. The clear sky will star over, perhaps allowing the moon to cast a serene glow over the now-peaceful Nashville.

Such is the day ahead in Nashville—a canvas of shifting weathers, each hour painting a new stroke on the city’s atmospheric landscape.