SCIENCETENNESSEE LOOKOUT
NWS forecast: Dangerous heat wave to stretch through Aug. 20 in West Tennessee
The National Weather Service predicts a dangerous heat wave for West Tennessee through August 20th, with Memphis expecting high heat indices at or above 107 degrees through Thursday. Climate Central's analysis indicates that human-caused climate change increases the likelihood of extreme overnight temperatures across the contiguous United States. Furthermore, an experimental model suggests that nearly 50,000 Tennessee households may lack access to air conditioning.
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