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Nashville just neared its dew point record. Why that’s dangerous for heat, flooding
Nashville reached a dew point of 77 degrees, nearing its record of 82 degrees, increasing heat index risks and flooding potential. Middle Tennessee and western Kentucky saw multiple locations with near-record or record-breaking dew points, with Hopkins County setting a new record at 85 degrees. High moisture levels also raised precipitable water values above average.
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