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Heat Advisory 2, NWS Nashville, TN

July 28, 202126 counties in Tennessee

NWS Nashville, TN issued this heat advisory at Jul 28, 2021, 2:30 PM CDT for 26 counties in Tennessee. It took effect at Jul 29, 2021, 11:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 8 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jul 28, 2021, 2:30 PM CDT (19:30 UTC)
In effect from
Jul 29, 2021, 11:00 AM CDT
Expired
Jul 29, 2021, 6:43 PM CDT
In force
8 hr
Issued by
NWS Nashville, TN
All 26 counties

Bedford County, TN, Cheatham County, TN, Clay County, TN, Davidson County, TN, Dickson County, TN, Giles County, TN, Hickman County, TN, Houston County, TN, Humphreys County, TN, Jackson County, TN, Lawrence County, TN, Lewis County, TN, Macon County, TN, Marshall County, TN, Maury County, TN, Montgomery County, TN, Perry County, TN, Robertson County, TN, Rutherford County, TN, Smith County, TN, Stewart County, TN, Sumner County, TN, Trousdale County, TN, Wayne County, TN, Williamson County, TN, Wilson County, TN

The radar

The Nashville radar (KOHX), 41 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:32 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The nearest sounding before it

Nashville Metro, TN (KBNA), launched 12:00Z, 7.5 hours before the alert went out and 31 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Nashville Metro, TN at 12:00Z on 2021-07-28Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 338 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Nashville Metro, TN at 12:00Z on 2021-07-28The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 50 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
338 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-187 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1407 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
22 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
50 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
64 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

226 
WWUS74 KOHX 281930
NPWOHX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Nashville TN
230 PM CDT Wed Jul 28 2021

TNZ005>008-023>028-056>062-093>095-290330-
/O.NEW.KOHX.HT.Y.0002.210729T1600Z-210730T0000Z/
Stewart-Montgomery-Robertson-Sumner-Houston-Humphreys-Dickson-
Cheatham-Davidson-Wilson-Perry-Hickman-Lewis-Williamson-Maury-
Marshall-Rutherford-Wayne-Lawrence-Giles-
Including the cities of Dover, Clarksville, Springfield, 
Hendersonville, Gallatin, Goodlettsville, Erin, Tennessee Ridge, 
Waverly, New Johnsonville, McEwen, Dickson, Ashland City, 
Kingston Springs, Nashville, Lebanon, Mount Juliet, Linden, 
Lobelville, Centerville, Hohenwald, Franklin, Brentwood, 
Columbia, Lewisburg, Murfreesboro, Smyrna, La Vergne, Clifton, 
Waynesboro, Lawrenceburg, and Pulaski
230 PM CDT Wed Jul 28 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 7 PM CDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 106 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Middle Tennessee.

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 7 PM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
  illnesses to occur.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent
rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone
overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

&&

$$

10
5 follow-up statements
309 
WWUS74 KOHX 290348
NPWOHX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Nashville TN
1048 PM CDT Wed Jul 28 2021

TNZ005>008-023>028-056>062-093>095-291200-
/O.CON.KOHX.HT.Y.0002.210729T1600Z-210730T0000Z/
Stewart-Montgomery-Robertson-Sumner-Houston-Humphreys-Dickson-
Cheatham-Davidson-Wilson-Perry-Hickman-Lewis-Williamson-Maury-
Marshall-Rutherford-Wayne-Lawrence-Giles-
Including the cities of Dover, Clarksville, Springfield, 
Hendersonville, Gallatin, Goodlettsville, Erin, Tennessee Ridge, 
Waverly, New Johnsonville, McEwen, Dickson, Ashland City, 
Kingston Springs, Nashville, Lebanon, Mount Juliet, Linden, 
Lobelville, Centerville, Hohenwald, Franklin, Brentwood, 
Columbia, Lewisburg, Murfreesboro, Smyrna, La Vergne, Clifton, 
Waynesboro, Lawrenceburg, and Pulaski
1048 PM CDT Wed Jul 28 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 7 PM CDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 106 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Middle Tennessee.

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 7 PM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat 
  illnesses to occur.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent
rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone
overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

&&

$$
915 
WWUS74 KOHX 290823
NPWOHX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Nashville TN
323 AM CDT Thu Jul 29 2021

TNZ009-010-029>031-075-291300-
/O.NEW.KOHX.FG.Y.0006.210729T0823Z-210729T1300Z/
/O.EXA.KOHX.HT.Y.0002.210729T1600Z-210730T0000Z/
Macon-Clay-Trousdale-Smith-Jackson-Bedford-
Including the cities of Lafayette, Celina, Hartsville, Carthage, 
South Carthage, Gordonsville, Gainesboro, and Shelbyville
323 AM CDT Thu Jul 29 2021

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM CDT THIS MORNING...
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM CDT
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, visibility less than one
  quarter of a mile in dense fog. For the Heat Advisory, heat 
  index values up to around 105 expected.

* WHERE...Macon, Clay, Trousdale, Smith, Jackson and Bedford 
  Counties.

* WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 8 AM CDT this 
  morning. For the Heat Advisory, from 11 AM this morning to 7 
  PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility.
  Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses to
  occur.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent
rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone
overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of
distance ahead of you.

&&

$$

TNZ005>008-023>028-056>062-093>095-291300-
/O.NEW.KOHX.FG.Y.0006.210729T0823Z-210729T1300Z/
/O.CON.KOHX.HT.Y.0002.210729T1600Z-210730T0000Z/
Stewart-Montgomery-Robertson-Sumner-Houston-Humphreys-Dickson-
Cheatham-Davidson-Wilson-Perry-Hickman-Lewis-Williamson-Maury-
Marshall-Rutherford-Wayne-Lawrence-Giles-
Including the cities of Dover, Clarksville, Springfield, 
Hendersonville, Gallatin, Goodlettsville, Erin, Tennessee Ridge, 
Waverly, New Johnsonville, McEwen, Dickson, Ashland City, 
Kingston Springs, Nashville, Lebanon, Mount Juliet, Linden, 
Lobelville, Centerville, Hohenwald, Franklin, Brentwood, 
Columbia, Lewisburg, Murfreesboro, Smyrna, La Vergne, Clifton, 
Waynesboro, Lawrenceburg, and Pulaski
323 AM CDT Thu Jul 29 2021

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM CDT THIS MORNING...
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, visibility less than one
  quarter of a mile in dense fog. For the Heat Advisory, heat 
  index values to around 106 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Middle Tennessee.

* WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 8 AM CDT this morning.
  For the Heat Advisory, from 11 AM this morning to 7 PM CDT 
  this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility.
  Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses to
  occur. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent
rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone
overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of
distance ahead of you.

&&

$$

TNZ011-032>034-063>066-077>080-291300-
/O.NEW.KOHX.FG.Y.0006.210729T0823Z-210729T1300Z/
Pickett-Putnam-Overton-Fentress-Cannon-De Kalb-White-Cumberland-
Coffee-Warren-Grundy-Van Buren-
Including the cities of Byrdstown, Cookeville, Livingston, 
Jamestown, Allardt, Woodbury, Smithville, Sparta, Crossville, 
Tullahoma, Manchester, McMinnville, Altamont, Coalmont, 
and Spencer
323 AM CDT Thu Jul 29 2021

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM CDT THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Visibility less than one quarter of a mile in dense fog.
 
* WHERE...Portions of Middle Tennessee including the Cumberland
  Plateau Region.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM CDT this morning.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of
distance ahead of you.

&&

$$
JB Wright
852 
WWUS74 KOHX 291247
NPWOHX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Nashville TN
747 AM CDT Thu Jul 29 2021

TNZ005>010-023>031-056>062-075-093>095-300000-
/O.CAN.KOHX.FG.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210729T1300Z/
/O.CON.KOHX.HT.Y.0002.210729T1600Z-210730T0000Z/
Stewart-Montgomery-Robertson-Sumner-Macon-Clay-Houston-Humphreys-
Dickson-Cheatham-Davidson-Wilson-Trousdale-Smith-Jackson-Perry-
Hickman-Lewis-Williamson-Maury-Marshall-Rutherford-Bedford-Wayne-
Lawrence-Giles-
Including the cities of Dover, Clarksville, Springfield, 
Hendersonville, Gallatin, Goodlettsville, Lafayette, Celina, 
Erin, Tennessee Ridge, Waverly, New Johnsonville, McEwen, 
Dickson, Ashland City, Kingston Springs, Nashville, Lebanon, 
Mount Juliet, Hartsville, Carthage, South Carthage, Gordonsville,
Gainesboro, Linden, Lobelville, Centerville, Hohenwald, Franklin,
Brentwood, Columbia, Lewisburg, Murfreesboro, Smyrna, La Vergne, 
Shelbyville, Clifton, Waynesboro, Lawrenceburg, and Pulaski
747 AM CDT Thu Jul 29 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to around 105 expected.

* WHERE...West of the Cumberland Plateau.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 7 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat 
  illnesses to occur.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent
rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone
overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

&&

$$

TNZ011-032>034-063>066-077>080-291400-
/O.CAN.KOHX.FG.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210729T1300Z/
Pickett-Putnam-Overton-Fentress-Cannon-De Kalb-White-Cumberland-
Coffee-Warren-Grundy-Van Buren-
Including the cities of Byrdstown, Cookeville, Livingston, 
Jamestown, Allardt, Woodbury, Smithville, Sparta, Crossville, 
Tullahoma, Manchester, McMinnville, Altamont, Coalmont, 
and Spencer
747 AM CDT Thu Jul 29 2021

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

While a few spots by area waterways may continue to have fog until
around 9 am CDT, the dense fog is lifting.

$$

27
513 
WWUS74 KOHX 291858
NPWOHX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Nashville TN
158 PM CDT Thu Jul 29 2021

TNZ056>062-075-093>095-300000-
/O.NEW.KOHX.HT.Y.0003.210730T1600Z-210730T2300Z/
/O.CON.KOHX.HT.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210730T0000Z/
Perry-Hickman-Lewis-Williamson-Maury-Marshall-Rutherford-Bedford-
Wayne-Lawrence-Giles-
Including the cities of Linden, Lobelville, Centerville, 
Hohenwald, Franklin, Brentwood, Columbia, Lewisburg, 
Murfreesboro, Smyrna, La Vergne, Shelbyville, Clifton, 
Waynesboro, Lawrenceburg, and Pulaski
158 PM CDT Thu Jul 29 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 6 PM CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For this afternoon's Heat Advisory, heat index values up
  to 109. For the tommorrow's Heat Advisory, heat index values up
  to 107 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Middle Tennessee.

* WHEN...For this afternoon's Heat Advisory, until 7 PM CDT this
  evening. For tomorrow's Heat Advisory, from 11 AM to 6 PM CDT 
  Friday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
  illnesses to occur.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent
rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone
overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

&&

$$

TNZ005>010-023>031-300000-
/O.CON.KOHX.HT.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210730T0000Z/
Stewart-Montgomery-Robertson-Sumner-Macon-Clay-Houston-Humphreys-
Dickson-Cheatham-Davidson-Wilson-Trousdale-Smith-Jackson-
Including the cities of Dover, Clarksville, Springfield, 
Hendersonville, Gallatin, Goodlettsville, Lafayette, Celina, 
Erin, Tennessee Ridge, Waverly, New Johnsonville, McEwen, 
Dickson, Ashland City, Kingston Springs, Nashville, Lebanon, 
Mount Juliet, Hartsville, Carthage, South Carthage, Gordonsville,
and Gainesboro
158 PM CDT Thu Jul 29 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to around 105 to 110 expected.

* WHERE...West of the Cumberland Plateau.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 7 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat 
  illnesses to occur.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent
rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone
overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

&&

$$

27
127 
WWUS74 KOHX 292343
NPWOHX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Nashville TN
643 PM CDT Thu Jul 29 2021

TNZ056>062-075-093>095-301200-
/O.CAN.KOHX.HT.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210730T0000Z/
/O.CON.KOHX.HT.Y.0003.210730T1600Z-210730T2300Z/
Perry-Hickman-Lewis-Williamson-Maury-Marshall-Rutherford-Bedford-
Wayne-Lawrence-Giles-
Including the cities of Linden, Lobelville, Centerville, 
Hohenwald, Franklin, Brentwood, Columbia, Lewisburg, 
Murfreesboro, Smyrna, La Vergne, Shelbyville, Clifton, 
Waynesboro, Lawrenceburg, and Pulaski
643 PM CDT Thu Jul 29 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT ON FRIDAY FROM 11 AM TO 6 PM CDT...

...HEAT ADVISORY FOR TODAY HAS BEEN CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Heat index values as high as 107 expected.

* WHERE...Southwest portions of Middle Tennessee.

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 6 PM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat 
  illnesses to occur.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent
rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone
overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

&&

$$

TNZ005>010-023>031-300045-
/O.CAN.KOHX.HT.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210730T0000Z/
Stewart-Montgomery-Robertson-Sumner-Macon-Clay-Houston-Humphreys-
Dickson-Cheatham-Davidson-Wilson-Trousdale-Smith-Jackson-
Including the cities of Dover, Clarksville, Springfield, 
Hendersonville, Gallatin, Goodlettsville, Lafayette, Celina, 
Erin, Tennessee Ridge, Waverly, New Johnsonville, McEwen, 
Dickson, Ashland City, Kingston Springs, Nashville, Lebanon, 
Mount Juliet, Hartsville, Carthage, South Carthage, Gordonsville,
and Gainesboro
643 PM CDT Thu Jul 29 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY FOR TODAY HAS BEEN CANCELLED...

Temperatures will continue to fall this evening with heat index
values dropping, and the heat advisory has been cancelled.

$$

Shamburger

The office that day

Everything else NWS Nashville, TN issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jul 28, 2:47 AM CDTDense Fog AdvisoryOHXBedford, Cannon, Coffee, Cumberland, DeKalb, Fentress and 17 more5 hr

Nearby

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.