Dangerously hot weather approaching

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) – Weather days of the first warning are in effect on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday due to dangerous heat and humidity. Heat indices are 100° and above.

An air quality warning applies tomorrow in the greater Nashville area. It is Code Orange: unhealthy for sensitive groups such as the elderly, young children and people with respiratory problems.

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SEE YOU IN THE MORNING:

Tonight partly cloudy and warmer, lows just above 15 degrees.

A heat wave begins on Thursday. Maximum temperatures will be between 30 and 35 degrees. In the afternoon the sun will shine and the humidity will be slightly higher. The heat index values ​​will be between 35 and 35 degrees.

FIRST WEATHER WARNING DAY – FRIDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY AND MONDAY:

Friday will be hotter than Thursday with highs well above 30 degrees and higher humidity. The heat index will reach 38 degrees and more.

On Saturday and Sunday temperatures will remain above 35 degrees with perceived temperatures in the three-digit range.

Temperatures may reach 38 degrees in one or two places on Sunday! Wear light/loose fitting clothing, take breaks in the shade and stay hydrated throughout the weekend.

Our weekend forecast will be dry and sunny and will continue until Monday. There may be isolated thunderstorms on both Sunday and Monday.

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NEXT WEEK:

The heat wave will continue until the beginning of next week. On Tuesday and Wednesday, temperatures will be between 35 and 35 degrees and the sky will be partly cloudy. Isolated thunderstorms are possible.

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