Headline:
Heat Advisory issued September 1 at 11:34PM CDT until September 4 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Nashville TN
Event:
Heat Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 1, 2026 - 9:34pm
Expires:
September 2, 2026 - 11:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Heat index values of 100 to 105 expected.
* WHERE...Cumberland, Fentress, Grundy, Pickett, and Van Buren
Counties.
* WHEN...From 11 AM Wednesday to 8 PM CDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
Instruction:
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in
shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat
should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an
emergency! Call 9 1 1.
Area Description:
Pickett; Fentress; Cumberland; Grundy; Van Buren
Forcast Office:
NWS Nashville TN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov