NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — The dangerous heat is winding down and will be replaced by cooler temperatures for Middle Tennessee. This relief will also bring thunderstorms, some of which could be strong on Tuesday and Wednesday. This is a Weather Alert for the dual threat of heat and storms.
Nashville hit 100° for the first time in 2024 on Sunday, July 14. The most intense part of this heat wave has been the feels like temperatures peaking between 98° – 110° the last few afternoons. This trend continues on Tuesday with a Heat Advisory in effect for most of Middle Tennessee and Southern Kentucky until 8 p.m. Tuesday. These areas could experience feels like temperatures above 105° (even close to 110°.)
FORECAST: Middle Tennessee & Southern Kentucky Weather
The secondary threat will be the risk of strong storms. From Tuesday until Wednesday at 7 a.m., the Storm Prediction Center has a Marginal Risk (level 1 out of 5) for severe weather in Southern Kentucky and far northern Middle Tennessee, with a Slight Risk (level 2 out of 5) for far northern parts of these counties in KY: Christian, Logan, Muhlenberg, Todd, Trigg and Warren.