Extreme Heat Warning for Middle Tennessee Until Sunday

Source: NOAA · Middle Tennessee

This alert is no longer in effect.

NOAA issued it on August 14, 2026, 9 days ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).

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An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect for 25 counties in Middle Tennessee until 7 PM CDT Sunday, with heat index values up to 112.

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Record type
Extreme Heat Warning
Affected area
Middle Tennessee
Issued
August 14, 2026
Issuing authority
NWS Nashville TN

Heat notices are time-bound and location-specific. Confirm the current forecast and local public-health guidance before relying on this archived record.

Record status: historical. It was issued 9 days ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Middle Tennessee.

Alert Details

Extreme Heat Warning issued by NWS Nashville TN. Effective from August 14 at 10:49AM CDT through August 16 at 7:00PM CDT.

Affected Areas

Stewart, Montgomery, Robertson, Sumner, Houston, Humphreys, Dickson, Cheatham, Davidson, Wilson, Trousdale, Smith, Perry, Hickman, Lewis, Williamson, Maury, Marshall, Rutherford, Cannon, De Kalb, Bedford, Wayne, Lawrence, and Giles counties in Middle Tennessee.

What You Should Do

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Expected Conditions

Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 112.

Timeline

Alert issued and effective August 14, 2026 at 10:49AM CDT. Expires August 15 at 1:00AM CDT. Ends August 16 at 7:00PM CDT.

Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What is this NWS weather alert about?
An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect for 25 counties in Middle Tennessee until 7 PM CDT Sunday, with heat index values up to 112.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by NOAA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected?
This alert affects Middle Tennessee. Check with NOAA for the most current geographic scope.
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