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8/16/26: Extreme Heat Warning Issued; Clear Skies with Highs Near 96

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Heat Advisory

* WHAT…Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 111.

* WHERE…A portion of Middle Tennessee.

* WHEN…For the Extreme Heat Warning, until 7 PM CDT this evening. For the Heat Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 7 PM CDT Monday.

* IMPACTS…Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

From 2026-08-17T00:00:00+00:00 · until 2026-08-18T00:00:00+00:00 · Source: NWS Nashville TN
Extreme Heat Warning

* WHAT…Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 111.

* WHERE…A portion of Middle Tennessee.

* WHEN…For the Extreme Heat Warning, until 7 PM CDT this evening. For the Heat Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 7 PM CDT Monday.

* IMPACTS…Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

From 2026-08-16T15:19:00+00:00 · until 2026-08-17T00:00:00+00:00 · Source: NWS Nashville TN

A Severe Extreme Heat Warning is in effect for Wilson County until 7 PM CDT this evening, indicating dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 111°F.

Current conditions show a temperature of 94.5°F with a light wind at 4.6 mph. The sky is clear with no precipitation reported. Today, the high is expected to reach 96.1°F and the low will be around 73.4°F, with wind gusts peaking at 9.5 mph and a 2% chance of precipitation.

Tonight’s temperature will settle at a low of 83.3°F under clear skies. Winds will shift slightly, reaching up to 8.1 mph, with the precipitation chance remaining at 2%.

Please stay hydrated and avoid strenuous outdoor activities during this extreme heat warning, as heat-related illnesses may increase significantly in such conditions. A Minor Heat Advisory will follow from 7 PM this evening until 7 PM CDT Monday.

Today's Details

High
96°F
Low
73°F
Wind
10 mph
Humidity
51%
UV Index
7.5 (High)
Precip
2% chance · 0 in
Now
94°F · feels 106°F
Sunrise
6:04am
Sunset
7:34pm

7-Day Forecast

Day High Low Conditions
Sunday 96°F 73°F Overcast
Monday 96°F 76°F Overcast
Tuesday 89°F 71°F Partly cloudy
Wednesday 91°F 67°F Overcast
Thursday 93°F 70°F Thunderstorm: slight or moderate
Friday 86°F 69°F Thunderstorm with slight hail
Saturday 85°F 69°F Drizzle: dense

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