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Heat index as high as 102 expected this weekend in Clarksville

Heat index as high as 102 expected this weekend in Clarksville

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CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – We will get temperatures near 100 this weekend, with heat index values as high as 102.

“Sunday will be the hottest day with highs in the mid 90s to around 100,” the National Weather Service said. “Heat index values will be as warm as 102 both Sunday and Monday, and we will see warm overnight lows Sunday night. Because of this, widespread high heat risk is expected Sunday and Monday.”

MOREWhat’s a heat index? Your guide to summer heat warnings, how to stay safe

The NWS advises people to stay hydrated, reduce your time outdoors between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., and stay in a cool place during the heat of the day.

Clarksville forecast

Here’s the day-by-day outlook.

  • Today: Sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the morning.
  • Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 68. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
  • Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 90. East northeast wind around 5 mph.
  • Saturday night: Mostly clear, with a low around 66. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
  • Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 96. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the morning.
  • Sunday night: Mostly clear, with a low around 73. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph after midnight.
  • Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
  • Monday night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind around 5 mph.

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