Excessive Heat — Davidson, Tennessee

2010-08-04 · Davidson, Tennessee

Event narrative

Afternoon temperatures around 100 degrees and unusually high humidity led to heat index values between 110 and 115 degrees on August 4th. Around Metro Nashville, a couple dozen people were hospitalized suffering from heat exhaustion. Several others were hospitalized suffering from burnt feet. There were no known fatalities. There were numerous reports of damage from the heat including exploding tires on automobiles.

Wider weather episode

Afternoon heat index readings ranged from 110 to 115 degrees over much of Middle Tennessee on August 4th. Around the Nashville Metropolitan area, a couple dozen people were hospitalized suffering from heat exhaustion along with several others being hospitalized suffering from burnt feet. There were no known fatalities. There were also numerous reports of damage from the heat, including exploding tires on automobiles.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 257487. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.