Middle Tennessee heat wave expected to break Tuesday

Middle Tennessee is expected to experience a break in its recent heat wave starting Tuesday. Temperatures are projected to remain high through Monday, with highs reaching the upper 90s and heat index values exceeding 100 degrees.

A gradual cooling trend will follow, bringing more comfortable conditions for the remainder of the week. By Wednesday, afternoon highs are expected to settle into the lower 80s, with overnight lows potentially dropping into the 50s.