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8/16/26: Extreme Heat Warning Issued; Clear Skies, High of 96, Heat Index Up to 111 Today in Cannon County

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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 Cannon County until 7 PM CDT this evening, with dangerously hot conditions and heat index values up to 111°F expected.

At 1:50 PM, Cannon County is experiencing a temperature of 95.4°F with a light wind of 5.2 mph. The sky is clear, and there has been no precipitation. The high for today is expected to reach 96.4°F, with a low tonight of 82.8°F.

Looking ahead, winds may gust up to 8 mph this afternoon, with a minimal chance of precipitation (1%). Tonight, conditions will remain clear with a continued low precipitation chance of 1%. The temperatures will drop to a low of 82.8°F overnight.

In addition to the Severe Extreme Heat Warning, there is a Minor Heat Advisory in effect from 7 PM this evening until 7 PM CDT Monday. Residents are urged to take precautions against heat-related illnesses during this period of extreme heat and high humidity.

Today's Details

High
96°F
Low
72°F
Wind
8 mph
Humidity
43%
UV Index
7.5 (High)
Precip
1% chance · 0 in
Now
95°F · feels 105°F
Sunrise
6:04am
Sunset
7:32pm

7-Day Forecast

Day High Low Conditions
Sunday 96°F 72°F Fog
Monday 98°F 77°F Overcast
Tuesday 90°F 72°F Overcast
Wednesday 92°F 67°F Overcast
Thursday 94°F 70°F Rain showers: slight
Friday 88°F 70°F Thunderstorm: slight or moderate
Saturday 85°F 68°F Thunderstorm: slight or moderate

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