Nashville is waking up to clear skies and temperatures near 75 degrees, but the city is headed for a furnace-like afternoon. Wednesday’s high is expected to reach 101 degrees, with the heat index pushing into the triple digits as a Heat Advisory takes effect.
Triple-Digit Heat Peaks Wednesday And Thursday
The National Weather Service expects sunny skies Wednesday, with light southwest winds and a high near 101. Thursday looks nearly identical, with another high around 101 and heat index values as high as 111.
The Heat Advisory runs from 11 a.m. Wednesday through 8 p.m. Friday across Davidson County and much of Middle Tennessee. Officials warn that the combination of hot temperatures and high humidity could lead to heat-related illness, especially during prolonged outdoor activity.
Little Relief After Sunset
Wednesday night will stay mostly clear, but the low will only fall to around 77 degrees, with heat index values still reaching as high as 106. Thursday night brings more of the same, while Friday remains sunny and hot near 100 degrees.
Winds should remain light through the workweek, generally between calm and 5 mph. That means little breeze to take the edge off during the afternoon, even as temperatures ease slightly Friday night.
Weekend Brings A Small Storm Chance
Saturday will remain sunny and hot near 99 degrees, with a 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m. Sunday cools slightly to around 96, but a similar afternoon storm chance remains in the forecast.
Labor Day is expected to be sunny with a high near 96, followed by another warm day Tuesday near 95 with a slight chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms. Overnight lows should gradually improve, reaching the low 70s by Sunday night.
Heat Advisory Calls For Extra Care
Residents should drink plenty of fluids, spend time in air conditioning or shade, and avoid strenuous outdoor work during the hottest part of the day. The National Weather Service also recommends frequent breaks for outdoor workers and checking on older neighbors, children and pets.
The advisory is a notable escalation from Hoodline’s earlier forecast, which warned of dangerous heat but listed no active advisory. Anyone showing signs of heat stroke should be moved to a cool place and treated as an emergency by calling 911.
