Excessive Heat — Houston, Tennessee

2025-07-29 · Houston, Tennessee

Event narrative

A weather station north of McEwen recorded a maximum heat index of 110 degrees.

Wider weather episode

Strong high pressure was centered over the central and eastern portions of the United States, resulting in very hot temperatures. Across Middle Tennessee, temperatures and heat indices started to peak on July 29, 2025, with maximum heat index values of 105 to 115 degrees common west of the Cumberland Plateau.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1268268. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.