The city of Nashville is bracing itself for a sweltering week ahead, with temperatures forecasted to soar near the century mark, as reported by the National Weather Service. This morning, residents woke to a dense fog with visibility reduced to a mere quarter mile and humidity levels hitting 100%, though the fog later lifted to reveal clear skies. NWS Nashville provided a detailed forecast, indicating that the heat index values could reach as high as 102 by Friday, with predictions of a high near 97 degrees.

Not a hint of a breeze was felt early on, but later in the day, a calm wind is expected to become east northeast around 5 mph. The evening is forecasted to maintain warmth, as temperatures are predicted to stay around 73 degrees with a continuation of east northeast wind of similar speeds.

Looking ahead, NWS forecasts that the sunny conditions will carry over to Friday with temperatures rising, and a repetition of this pattern is anticipated through the weekend. Saturday’s weather is expected to be particularly hot, with forecasters predicting highs nearing 99, and a slight southwestern wind picking up in the afternoon.

Relief from the heat may arrive by Sunday night, with NWS projecting a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 am. While these storms wherefore possible relief, temperatures during the day are still predicted to reach sweltering heights, peaking near the 100-mark on Sunday before slightly dropping to a high near 98 on Monday. The nighttime temperature on Monday is expected to fall to around 71.

The chance of showers and thunderstorms rises as the week progresses, with a 40 percent likelihood on Wednesday. However, despite the potential for storms, the temperatures throughout the week will remain persistently hot, hovering near 98 degrees, solidifying the heat wave's grasp on Nashville.