Dangerous Heat All Week

Dangerous heat will be impacting our region all week long. We’ve already had a couple Extreme Heat Warnings issued, and it’s possible we see more with little to no help from rain this time. We have the details coming up right here.

Monday:

An Extreme Heat Warning has been preemptively issued for most of West Tennessee from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM. We are expecting Heat Index values up to 111 degrees for Monday Afternoon. Monday is the only day this week we have a solid chance at any relief brought in by rain. The actual air temperature will be around 95-96 degrees with humidity around 70%. This is more than enough to cause heat illness in a short timeframe.

Tuesday:

The temperatures will be higher, but because the ridge will be centering itself on West Tennessee mid-week, the heat index is not forecast to change much. With that being said, it’s still very possible that we see Heat Index values above 110 for a majority of the week. Tuesday’s current forecast high temperature is 98 degrees.

Wednesday:

Wednesday will mostly be a wash, rinse, repeat of Tuesday. A Heat Advisory is almost guaranteed, but I would be surprised if it isn’t upgraded to an Extreme Heat Warning by Tuesday. Like Tuesday, the current forecast high is 98 degrees.

Thursday:

Likely the hottest day of the week will be Thursday. Triple-digit air temperatures are not out of the question as the ridge peaks in intensity and parks on top of West Tennessee. A small chance for showers and storms returns to the forecast, so there is at least a chance that we get some cooling before peak heating on Thursday. As of now, the forecast high is 99 degrees, but I would not be surprised if some towns in the area break 100.

Final Thoughts:

It’s an easy forecast, but don’t let that fool you. Weeks like this are usually when we see the most reports of heat-related illness and injury. Many school band programs across West Tennessee are entering the final week of band camp. Make sure water, shade, and breaks are plentiful this week.