Dangerous Heat Continues with Record Breaking Highs Possible
Forecast:
Today: Hot & Humid|High: 100, Heat Index: 105-108|S to NW-5-10
Tonight: Mostly Clear |Low: 75| Calm
In Depth:
Very hot and humid conditions will continue across the region through the weekend, with temperatures approaching record levels. Heat indices continue to climb into the triple digits which has prompted a Heat Advisory until Saturday evening.
The heat will stick around with highs remaining in the upper 90s. The Advisory could potentially be extended into Sunday if conditions remain hot enough.
Rain chances will stay very low through the weekend, although an isolated showers is possible this evening, tomorrow, and Saturday. The best chance of rain is across the Upper Cumberland but it'll be isolated.
Some relief may arrive next week as the system bringing us this heat dome finally shifts. Highs will fall into the upper 80s, which is still above average for the first few days of fall.
