High temperatures expected in Middle TN following severe weekend weather
After intense weekend showers, it's going to be heating up in Middle Tennessee. The National Weather Service reported temperatures will reach the 100s halfway through the week.
However, thunderstorms are still expected. As the storms begin moving through the week winds will reach 5-10 mph.
After a weekend of difficult forecasting, we are thrilled to forecast a few quiet days with normal temperatures. Looking ahead to late week, if your AC is struggling, now is the time to get it fixed. If you don't have AC, now is the time to become friends with somebody who does. pic.twitter.com/Y7bvMJz0i1
— NWS Nashville (@NWSNashville) June 26, 2023
Avoiding heat-related illness
As temperatures rise, heat related illnesses like fatigue, heat exhaustion and heatstroke become more common.
According to the NWS, physical activity or prolonged exposure to temperatures in the eighties and nineties can cause fatigue. Sunstroke, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are possible when temperatures reach the low 100s.
In order to avoid heat related illnesses strenuous activity should be reduced or rescheduled to the cooler periods.
Wearing lightweight, light-colored clothing reflects sunlight, allowing the body to maintain normal temperatures.
Foods like proteins increase metabolic heat production as well as water loss.
Stay hydrated! (Alcoholic beverages are not recommended.)
Try to avoid sun exposure and spend time in cool, shaded, air conditioned spaces.
Nashville radar
Nashville forecast
Monday: Sunny with a high of near 92.
Tuesday: Sunny with temperatures in the high eighties and a low of 61.
Wednesday: Cloudy with a 10% chance of thunderstorms. Temperatures will reach the low 90s and a low of 59 in the evening.
Thursday: A 20% chance of thunderstorms, with a high of 100 and a low of 61.
Friday: A 40% chance of thunderstorms with a high of 101 and a low of 66.
Saturday: A 50% chance of thunderstorms with a high of 98 and a low of 69.
Sunday: A 60% chance of thunderstorms with a high of 91 and a low of 67.
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This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: Nashville, TN weather forecast: High heat, thunderstorms this week
