Nashville, Tennessee – Tennessee’s brief break from storms is ending with a dangerous heat surge that will push temperatures near triple digits through Monday.
According to the National Weather Service in Nashville, rain chances across Middle Tennessee sharply decline after Thursday, but a high-pressure ridge will send temperatures soaring. By Friday, August 15, Nashville could see a heat index as high as 105°F, with actual highs reaching 95°F and rising to 99°F by Sunday.
Cities including Clarksville, Nashville, and Crossville will experience steadily increasing heat with rain chances dropping below 10% by Saturday and Sunday. Expect dry, mostly sunny skies and calm winds, especially along major routes like Interstate 40, where heat can intensify pavement and vehicle temperatures…