Nashville braces for dangerous heat wave

State of play: Middle Tennessee is under an extreme heat warning until Thursday night. High temperatures combined with humidity will create hazardous conditions.

• Temperatures could remain in the high 90s into the July 4th weekend, according to the National Weather Service forecast.
• The Nashville Office of Emergency Management is deploying heat patrols this week to check on vulnerable people, including the unhoused.

What now: You can protect yourself by drinking plenty of water, staying indoors and limiting strenuous activities.