Active AlertsNW Blount

What: Afternoon heat index values will reach or exceed 100 across much of the area, with some locations peaking around 105.
Where: A portion of East Tennessee, primarily in valley locations, will be most likely to approach heat indices near or slightly above 105 during the peak heat of the late afternoon hours.
When: Until 8 PM EDT Saturday.
Impacts: Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.