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8/16/26: Severe Extreme Heat Warning in Effect; Dangerously Hot Conditions with Highs Near 99

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Heat Advisory

* WHAT…Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 111.

* WHERE…A portion of Middle Tennessee.

* WHEN…For the Extreme Heat Warning, until 7 PM CDT this evening. For the Heat Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 7 PM CDT Monday.

* IMPACTS…Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

From 2026-08-17T00:00:00+00:00 · until 2026-08-18T00:00:00+00:00 · Source: NWS Nashville TN
Extreme Heat Warning

* WHAT…Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 111.

* WHERE…A portion of Middle Tennessee.

* WHEN…For the Extreme Heat Warning, until 7 PM CDT this evening. For the Heat Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 7 PM CDT Monday.

* IMPACTS…Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

From 2026-08-16T15:19:00+00:00 · until 2026-08-17T00:00:00+00:00 · Source: NWS Nashville TN

Severe Extreme Heat Warning is in effect for Dickson County until 7 PM CDT this evening.

Currently, at 2:50 PM, the temperature is 98.2°F with a wind speed of 9.1 mph and no recorded precipitation. The sky is clear. Today’s anticipated high is 98.6°F, and the low is expected to be 74.7°F. Winds may peak at 10.3 mph throughout the day.

This evening, temperatures will drop to a low of 83.7°F. Winds are forecasted to remain steady, reaching up to 9.4 mph. The conditions are expected to remain clear, with a minimal precipitation chance of 1%.

Alongside the Severe Extreme Heat Warning, a Minor Heat Advisory is also active tonight from 7 PM CDT this evening to 7 PM CDT Monday. Residents are advised to take precautions as heat-related illnesses can occur during these extreme heat events, particularly in areas with high humidity.

Today's Details

High
99°F
Low
75°F
Wind
10 mph
Humidity
34%
UV Index
7.5 (High)
Precip
1% chance · 0 in
Now
98°F · feels 103°F
Sunrise
6:08am
Sunset
7:38pm

7-Day Forecast

Day High Low Conditions
Sunday 99°F 75°F Mainly clear
Monday 95°F 79°F Mainly clear
Tuesday 91°F 70°F Partly cloudy
Wednesday 93°F 67°F Rain showers: slight
Thursday 92°F 70°F Drizzle: moderate
Friday 88°F 70°F Rain showers: moderate
Saturday 88°F 68°F Rain showers: slight

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