A Few “Steam Showers” Popping Up…Dangerous Heat & Humidity
I’m off today, but I couldn’t help but post an entry. We’ve seen a few isolated t’storms pop up during the mid day hour around Hendersonville, and from Donelson to Hermitage to Mt. Juliet, and from Lavergne to Smyrna. Others are isolated along I-40 in Smith County and in Jackson, Macon Counties. After they go by, it’s nothing but steam.
Remember, a Heat Advisory is in effect for today. 97 degrees with dew points in the 70’s makes the heat index 105 plus. Please take care in the heat, especially high school football teams practicing this week.
This heat will be worse than two weeks ago because the humidity is higher.
Heat Advisory for Today
Try to limit your exposure to direct sunlight this afternoon; we are going to have a heat index around 105 degrees today. Direct sunslight can tack on about 10 degrees to “the feel” so try to keep in the shade and drink pleanty of water. Only a slight chance of a thunderstorm today and tomorrow; looks like this heat will be with us most of the work week. Below are today’s forecasted highs for the middle Tennessee area.
Another Heat Wave…Humidity Worse
We’ve been saying that during the heat wave two weeks ago that the dew points were in the mid to upper 60s. This week they will be in the low to mid 70s with the actual temperature running around 96. Heat Index values of 105 plus are possible during the afternoon hours.
High school football practices are underway, and this could be a dangerous combination.
Coaches, players, trainers, be aware of this danger. Every year we hear about some sort of heat problem related to football practices in August.
The pros are not immune. Remember Corey Stringer of the Vikings?
I noticed that the Titans are taking extra precautions, drinking plenty of water, using cold wet towels, etc.
Few Very Isolated Storms Breaking Out… Then It’s All Steam!
As of 3pm some isolated storms were breaking out in the afternoon heat. One formed right near the airport and moved southeast through Antioch and LaVergne. They are very small, and once they go by, the sun comes back out and it’s pretty steamy.
The heat is going to increase over the next several days, and the humidity is not going anywhere. Heat Index values of 105 degrees + are not out of the question for the next several days. This can be dangerous if you over exert yourself outside.
Funky Fridge
Just noticed that Neil Orne blogged about the funkalicious fridge at News 2. The before post might make you lose your appetite…but the end result is a delight to this clean-freak - thank you Cindy and J.R.!
Sunday Forecast
A few isolated showers are out there early this Sunday morning, with fog in a lot of places. That “soupy air” is especially thick on the Cumberland Plateau so beware if you’re hitting the roads early. Hit and miss t’showers are possible through the day but most areas will stay dry. Temperatures will reach the lower 90s today with plenty of humidity to boot.
The weather talk this week can be summed up in three words: hot and humid. Monday through Thursday expect highs in the middle 90s and the heat index to surpass 100 degrees each afternoon. Only a 10% afternoon t’shower chance each weekday…until a front arrives Friday and brings a better chance of rain and heat relief. You’ve been warned!
Heat & Humidity Back For The Week…Humidity Worse
The tropical system that gave us the rain left some very “soupy” air in its wake. In the heat wave two weeks ago, the dew points were in the mid to upper 60s. Now, they are in the 70s. This combination of heat and humidity will yield a heat index of 100-105. If you thought it was bad two weeks ago, starting Sunday, things could get worse. We may not hit 100, but with higher humidity, we’re really going to feel it!
Rain Now Leaving South Middle Tennessee…Get Ready For Some Real Heat & Humidity!
As anticipated, early morning showers from Nashville southward pushed south as the day wore on, yielding sunshine in Nashville during the afternoon. But the tropical system that caused last night’s and this morning’s shower activity is not going to do us any favors as far as humidity is concerned. The showers are now exiting the southern counties, leaving in their wake lots of humidity.
On Sunday, the sun will be back in full force with temperatures back in the 90s, and dew points in the 70s. That’s humid air, and will likely put heat index values at 100-105 for Sunday and most of this week. During our heat wave a few weeks ago, our dew points were in the 60s.
There will only be a slight chance for an isolated afternoon t’storm the next several days.
Afternoon Update
As a meteorologist, it’s always good to see the forecast panning out when waking from a nice nap. Afternoon rain looks limited to areas along the Alabama state line. Rain totals since yesterday have been all over the place, depending upon where you live. At the Nashville Airport only 0.07″ of new rain fell this morning, but at my house in southern Davidson County there was 1″ to 2″. In many counties west of I-65 between 2″ and 4″ of rain has fallen since midnight. Counties near the Tennessee River saw very heavy rain this morning (flash flood warnings were issued briefly at mid-morning for a couple of counties). To view Doppler-estimated rainfall totals, click the “NWS Radar Loop” at the top of the blog, then “Storm Total” under the “Rainfall” heading. Typically, the estimated amounts tend to be a little generous…but I do believe that a few locations actually did pick up 4″ to 5″ today.
9:12 am Radar Update
At 9:12 am rain continued to dampen many parts of Middle Tennessee. Storm Tracker indicates that 2″ to 3″ has fallen in some places. As I type the rain is primarily west and south of Nashville, but we may see a few additional showers in Music City as we head toward midday. In Clarksville there are some morning sprinkles for the Titans’ training camp, but it should be drier than yesterday. Heavy rain continues between Waverly and Dickson and points to the south. Nearly all areas south of I-40 are wet. That’s a big chunk of real estate, but also an area that needs the moisture. I think the southern half of the mid-state will hold on to that thundershower chance through the day…while areas north of I-40 stay mainly dry from midday on.
