Update, 4 p.m.: A new Heat Advisory has been issued for Wednesday, from noon to 7 p.m., when heat index values up to 110 are expected.
At 3 p.m. today, the high in Clarksville reached 93 degrees, with a heat index of 107.
Previously:
CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – We have a double weather threat today: A heat index that could reach 109 and a slight risk of severe storms.
The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory today through 7 p.m. Today, Wednesday and Thursday the high is expected to be 95 or 96. “Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses,” the NWS said. “Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.”
As for the storms, strong to severe thunderstorms are possible this afternoon and evening and again on Wednesday, the NWS said. Gusty winds and flash flooding will be the main threats.
Clarksville forecast
Here’s the day-by-day outlook.
- Today: Sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 109. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
- Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 8pm and 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. West wind around 5 mph becoming south southeast after midnight.
- Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 105. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
- Wednesday night: Mostly clear, with a low around 77. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
- Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 96. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
- Thursday night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 76. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
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