Stormy Weather Ahead: Heat and Severe Storms Expected

A First Alert Weather Day is in effect for Nashville, Tennessee, with more strong-to-severe storms expected this afternoon and evening, bringing the potential for damaging wind gusts, heavy downpours, and hail. High temperatures will reach the low to mid 90s, with the heat index making it feel like the 100s. The best time for storms will be in the afternoon, mainly around 2:00 P.M., and lasting into tonight. Drier and slightly cooler weather is expected for early next week, while unsettled weather returns for the middle to end of the week. The weekend will bring relief from the heat with temperatures dropping to the upper 80s.