Excessive heat warning issued for Nashville, Middle Tennessee Thursday, Friday

Kirsten Fiscus, Nashville Tennessean
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Nashville and the majority of Middle Tennessee will be under an excessive heat warning Thursday and Friday with heat indexes between 105 and 115.

The National Weather Service issued the warning Wednesday morning.

"Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun and check up on relatives and neighbors," the NWS said. "Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances."

Excessive heat can be dangerous and put vulnerable people at risk of heat exhaustion or heat stroke. Heat exhaustion can cause dizziness, thirst, heavy sweating, nausea, weakness and lead to heat stroke.

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Confusion, dizziness and unconsciousness can be symptoms of heat stoke and emergency services should be called for anyone experiencing them. Heat stoke can cause death or permanent disability.

"Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside," the NWS said. "When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening...Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 911."

Isolated thunderstorms will roll back into the region Thursday with rain chances increasing through the weekend, according to the NWS. Stronger storms will have the potential for intense winds, hail, frequent lightning and heavy rainfall.

Nashville Electric Service, Middle Tennessee Electric to suspend disconnections

Middle Tennessee Electric and NES are suspending disconnections for non-payment as the intense heat sweeps across the region.

NES will suspend disconnections starting Thursday through July 4, the company said.

Middle Tennessee Electric, which primarily covers Rutherford, Cannon, Williamson and Wilson counties, will suspend disconnections for non-payment until July 6 because of the heat.

The company listed several tips to help keep customer's monthly bill manageable during periods of excessive heat.

  • Flip the switch on fans so they run counterclockwise to create a cool breeze. remember to turn fans off once you're done in the room

  • Bumping up the indoor temperature by a few degrees can decrease energy usage

  • Bump up the temperature on your way out the door a few degrees

  • Close blinds or drapes in the daytime

More news on warm temperatures

Heatstroke vs. heat exhaustion: Know the difference as extreme temps hit Tennessee

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