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Another hazardous heat dome will arrive this weekend—this time for the West
By Meteorologist Mary Gilbert at NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)
· July 8, 2026
· 4 min read
Yet another brutal heat dome is set to roast part of the United States starting this weekend as part of a major weather pattern change.The East Coast was in the hot seat last week and the West is next up for a heat dome a large area of high pressure that stalls over an area, trapping heat and dr...
Key takeaway High temperatures are expected to soar 10 to 15 degrees higher than normal during the hottest month of the year well into the triple-digits for some locations.
Why this matters in The Nashville
Nashville residents can expect a continued break from the extreme heat that affected the East Coast last week, but the looming heat dome in the West serves as a warning for the city's own heat wave preparedness. As the heat dome expands, there's a possibility it could shift into the central US, potentially bringing hazardous extreme heat to the Nashville area. The city's emergency management officials should be on high alert, reviewing heat wave response plans and ensuring that public cooling centers are ready to open if needed. Nashville's low-income and elderly populations, who are often most vulnerable to heat-related illnesses, should be a particular focus of these efforts. With heat waves becoming longer lasting and more intense due to climate change, it's crucial that Nashville takes proactive steps to protect its residents from the deadly effects of extreme heat.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 8, 2026 ·
Source: NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate) ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? Yet another brutal heat dome is set to roast part of the United States starting this weekend as part of a major weather pattern change.The East Coast was in the hot seat last week and the West is next up for a heat dome a large area of high pressure that stalls over an area, trapping heat and dr...
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