NASHVILLE, TN
— A heat advisory is in effect across much of Middle Tennessee Thursday, with temperatures and humidity combining to push the heat index to a scorching
107°F
, raising significant public health concerns throughout the region.
The
National Weather Service in Nashville
has issued the warning for a broad area, including
Nashville, Clarksville, Murfreesboro
, and dozens of surrounding counties such as
Davidson, Williamson, Rutherford, Montgomery, Stewart, and Giles
. The alert remains active
from noon until 7 p.m. Thursday
.
“This level of heat can be dangerous, especially for people without air conditioning,” warned officials with the NWS via the advisory shared by the
Country Herald
.
Widespread Risk for Heat-Related Illnesses
The high heat index is being driven by both
elevated temperatures and dense humidity
, creating conditions that can cause
heat exhaustion or heat stroke
, especially in vulnerable populations.
Health experts urge residents to:
-
Limit outdoor activity
, especially during peak afternoon hours -
Drink plenty of water
-
Avoid strenuous activity
-
Check on elderly neighbors or those with underlying health conditions
Those without air conditioning are particularly at risk. Emergency responders recommend using
fans or public cooling centers
when possible and avoiding leaving
children or pets in vehicles under any circumstances
.
Strain on Utilities, Disruptions Expected
The extreme temperatures could also pressure
local power grids
, possibly leading to
delays or adjustments in school and work-related outdoor activities
.
Cities including
Franklin, Columbia, and Shelbyville
are bracing for possible
utility strains
, with municipal officials encouraging residents to
stay indoors
during the heat advisory window.
Local emergency management offices have issued advisories that residents should monitor for updates and be prepared for the heat wave to
continue into the weekend
, with
additional warnings possible
if temperatures remain elevated.
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