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Heat Builds in the West; Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Northwest

A heat wave over the Southwest will intensify this week, peaking and expanding into the Intermountain West and northern High Plains this weekend. Critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions are forecast from the Northwest and the northern Great Basin this weekend. Particularly Dangerous Situation Red Flag Warnings have been issued. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Sat, Aug 1, 2026 at 6:24:40 am CDT

There's a Slight Risk (Level 2 of 5) for severe storms along and east of I-65 Saturday afternoon and evening. Damaging winds will be the main threat along with heavy rainfall that may cause isolated instances of flash flooding.
Medium to high storm chances will be in the forecast through Tuesday. There is a Slight Risk (Level 2 of 5) for damaging winds east of I-65. In addition, rainfall will be heavy with storms today which may lead to isolated cases of flash flooding. Severe storms are not expected past today.

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Middle Tennessee Weather History For August 1st...
On August 1, 1916...Nashville measures 2.58 inches of rain.


 

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