First weather warning day: more dangerous heat

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) – Today is another First weather warning day due to excessive heat and humidity in the Midwest.

Highs today will be between 35 and 40 degrees for most, but Nashville may have a chance to reach 38 degrees this afternoon. We will have triple-digit heat index values ​​in the afternoon and a Heat warning in effect for most of the Middle State until 8pm tonightAs was the case yesterday, isolated rain showers or thunderstorms cannot be completely ruled out, but most of us will stay dry.

The night will remain warm and humid with a few isolated showers and thunderstorms.

There will be a little more rain on Wednesday as more storms move in during the afternoon and evening. Each storm could bring heavy rain and any storm north of I-40 could even bring strong wind gusts. Temperatures should still reach the 35-degree mark in most areas, with the heat index back in the triple digits.

COOLING DOWN

Cooler weather will finally return on Thursday, with temperatures actually falling below average again, reaching 27 degrees. Showers and thunderstorms are expected to begin the day, slowly moving southward later in the afternoon and evening. Any storms may still bring some showers, but there is currently no serious danger.

On Friday temperatures will remain around 30 degrees, with isolated showers or thunderstorms during the day, but in the afternoon it will be more dry.

THIS WEEKEND

Saturday and Sunday will be a little warmer with highs in the 30s and afternoons around 30 degrees. At the moment I’m not expecting any rain this weekend, but there is a chance of thunderstorms both days this weekend.

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