7/20/25: SEVERE WEATHER ALERT – Thunderstorms Dance Over Nashville

by Weather Write | Jul 20, 2025 | The Daily Drizzle, Weather | 0 comments

WEATHER ALERTS

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 20 at 8:14PM CDT until July 23 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Nashville TN

* WHAT…Heat index values up to 108 expected.

* WHERE…A portion of Middle Tennessee.

* WHEN…From 11 AM Monday to 8 PM CDT Wednesday.

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

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.

Alert in effect from July 21, 2025 1:14 AM until July 21, 2025 8:00 PM

Weather Alerts

Stay alert, Nashville — the skies are alive with a pulse, and the storm is brewing. We’re keeping a close eye on this unpredictable weather, so don’t wander too far from the radio or your weather apps. This heat advisory is real, folks; the thermometer’s rising like a sweet jazz tune, and you need to stay tuned and stay smart. Keep an ear to the ground and your eyes to the sky.

Severe Weather Rising – 82°F and Counting!

It’s currently 8:25 PM in Nashville, TN, and the air crackles with energy as we dance through severe weather and feel the sweat drip at 82°F. The heat weighs heavy, like a warm embrace, climbing to a blistering high of 94°F, before sinking into a sultry low of 72°F. Calm winds are whispering secrets through the trees, no refreshing breeze here to cool the heat index that’s creeping up to a suffocating 108°F. The sky? A bruised canvas, swirling with dark clouds that hint at the chaos looming. The atmosphere hangs thick, tight like a hot summer night, while every breath feels like a promise of rain or reckoning.

Weather Changes Coming

Yet, amidst this sticky embrace, expect those temperatures to swelter and stifle. Tomorrow’s sun will blare, beating down in a relentless symphony, and the humidity will cling onto you like an unwelcome dance partner. As we journey through the night, keep in mind the air will feel heavier, making even the simplest stroll akin to a marathon. So, if stepping outside, take heed and tread lightly — your body will be an instrument, playing a tune rife with heat fatigue if you’re not careful.

Tonight’s Forecast

Over the next 24 hours, anticipate this relentless heat and looming storms to shape Nashville’s night. A warm breeze might flirt with you here and there, but don’t be fooled; a thicker blanket of warmth will settle in, blanket the city, and keep temperatures steady. As daylight fades, the nighttime will offer a slight relief, yet the soundtrack of cicadas and distant thunder will remind you of the storms that lurk, waiting for their chance. Keep your water bottle close and watch for the flicker of lightning as the skies threaten to break, making the very electricity creep into your soul.

Nashville, TN
July 20, 2025

82°
H:94°
L:72°

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Wind
0 to 5 mph WSW

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Humidity
N/A%

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Conditions
severe weather

24-Hour Forecast

Monday
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94°
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72°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Tuesday
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93°
|
73°
Patchy Fog

Wednesday
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94°
|
73°
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Thursday
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94°
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73°
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Friday
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93°
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73°
Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Saturday
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92°
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73°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms