CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – With temperatures and humidity baking Middle Tennessee this week, the National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Warning until 8 p.m. Thursday. Dangerously hot conditions are expected, with heat index values up to 112, the NWS said.
Monday’s high reached just under 94 degrees at 4 p.m. at Clarksville Regional Airport, with a 105 heat index. Sunday hit just under 92, with a 103 index.
“Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses,” the NWS said. “Overnight lows will remain warm, only falling into the mid to upper 70s, this will bring limited relief from the heat especially to those that do not have air conditioning.”…