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Showers continue far south, heat and humidity decrease

Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Marcus Bagwell, WKRN News 2 (ABC affiliate) · July 22, 2026 · 1 min read

Rain chances are mainly east and southeast of Nashville today. No severe weather will occur, but some brief heavy downpours are likely. As the front passes through later today, rain chances will drop into Wednesday evening.

Why this matters in The Nashville

The passage of Tuesday's severe storms and flooding brings a welcome change in the weather pattern for Nashville residents, with less humid air expected to follow. This shift is particularly relevant for commuters who have been dealing with flooded roads and traffic disruptions. As the front moves through, residents can expect a decrease in rain chances by Wednesday evening, which should help alleviate some of the congestion on major thoroughfares. The brief heavy downpours that are still likely today, mainly east and southeast of Nashville, will require continued vigilance from drivers and pedestrians. With the severe weather threat having passed, the focus now turns to assessing and addressing any damage or infrastructure issues that may have arisen from the storms, and ensuring that the city's drainage systems are functioning properly to mitigate the impact of future heavy rainfall events.

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Category: local · Published: July 22, 2026 · Source: WKRN News 2 (ABC affiliate) · Reading time: 1 min

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Original reporting	Marcus Bagwell, WKRN News 2 (ABC affiliate)
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Source published	Jul 22, 2026
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Showers continue far south, heat and humidity decrease

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