WEATHER WARNING: Heat warning issued, with heat indices of up to 109 expected

CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – With a heat index of up to 109 expected in Middle Tennessee, a heat advisory has been issued through Tuesday night.

The National Weather Service warning is in effect for Montgomery and surrounding counties until 8 p.m. Tuesday. Highs of 95 degrees today and 98 degrees Tuesday are forecast, with heat index values ​​of 105 to 109 degrees in the afternoon.

“High temperatures and high humidity can cause heat illness,” the NWS said. “Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, avoid the sun and check on relatives and neighbors.”

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Clarksville Forecast

Here is the view for each day.

• Today: Sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values ​​as high as 105. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
• Tonight: Mostly clear, low around 75. West wind around 5 mph, decreasing.
• Tuesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Heat index values ​​as high as 109. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
• Tuesday night: 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms, especially after midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74°F. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
• Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms possible, showers and a possible thunderstorm after 1 p.m. High around 91. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west-northwest in the afternoon. 80% chance of precipitation.
• Wednesday night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 10pm, showers and possibly thunderstorms likely after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, low around 21°C. Northwest wind around 8km/h, easing in the evening. Chance of precipitation 60%.

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