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.

Tennessee is expected to experience a warmer-than-average summer, with most of the state likely to have above-normal temperatures. Precipitation forecasts are uncertain, but drought conditions are projected to persist in East Tennessee, while Middle and West Tennessee may see improvements with favorable rainfall.

A man accused of attempting to rob a Murfreesboro credit union remains at large. Authorities tracked his vehicle to West Tennessee but have not apprehended him.