Memphis, Tennessee – Dangerous heat will grip western Tennessee starting Sunday, with temperatures soaring and heat index values potentially reaching a blistering 110°F by early next week.
According to the National Weather Service in Memphis, a Heat Advisory is in effect through 9 p.m. Sunday, with heat indices expected to peak at 108°F. An Extreme Heat Watch follows from 12 p.m. Monday through 8 p.m. Wednesday, covering a wide swath from Jonesboro and Dyersburg to Tupelo, Oxford, and Memphis.
Cities including Clarksdale, Forrest City, Jackson, and Parsons are also under the alert. Prolonged exposure or physical activity outdoors could result in serious heat-related illness without proper hydration. Local emergency officials urge residents to limit outdoor activity, stay in air-conditioned areas, and never leave children or pets in vehicles.
Wear lightweight, light-colored clothing, and take frequent breaks in the shade or indoors, especially during the hottest part of the day. The heat wave may impact power usage and strain cooling systems, so conserve energy where possible.
These extreme temperatures are expected to persist through midweek. More advisories may follow if the high heat continues or expands into other counties.
