NASHVILLE, TN — A heat advisory is in effect across much of Middle Tennessee Thursday, with temperatures and humidity combining to push the heat index to a scorching 107°F, raising significant public health concerns throughout the region.
The National Weather Service in Nashville has issued the warning for a broad area, including Nashville, Clarksville, Murfreesboro, and dozens of surrounding counties such as Davidson, Williamson, Rutherford, Montgomery, Stewart, and Giles. The alert remains active from noon until 7 p.m. Thursday.
“This level of heat can be dangerous, especially for people without air conditioning,” warned officials with the NWS via the advisory shared by the Country Herald.
Widespread Risk for Heat-Related Illnesses
The high heat index is being driven by both elevated temperatures and dense humidity, creating conditions that can cause heat exhaustion or heat stroke, especially in vulnerable populations…