Heavy rain expected Tuesday through Thursday

Several waves of heavy rain are anticipated Tuesday through Thursday, with additional heavy rain likely this weekend.

Latest forecast rainfall totals over the next 7 days range from 3 to 6 inches over northwest Middle Tennessee to over 9 inches in southeast Middle Tennessee. These forecast rainfall amounts, combined with the unusually wet start to the year and already saturated ground, will likely lead to flooding along area rivers, creeks, and streams, as well as some roadways, low lying areas, and other poor drainage locations.

Those with interest throughout Middle Tennessee should continue to closely monitor the potential heavy rainfall and flooding this week. For the latest forecast updates and river forecasts, visit our website at weather.gov/nashville.

Today: Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 44. North northwest wind around 10 mph.

Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Tuesday: Showers, mainly after 1pm. High near 46. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tuesday Night: Showers. Low around 39. East northeast wind around 15 mph becoming south southeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Wednesday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 59. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Wednesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then a chance of showers. Low around 45. South wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Thursday: Showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 57. North northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday Night: Showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 45. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday: Showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 59. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Friday Night: Showers. Low around 52. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Saturday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 68. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Saturday Night: Showers. Low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Sunday: A 50 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 63.