Temperatures are expected to rise this week with a potential heat wave coming to the region.
According to the National Weather Service in Morristown, Greene County is slightly at risk for excessive heat June 18-24.
The high for today is 82 degrees with the temperatures continuing to rise for the rest of the week into the weekend. Because of this, the National Weather Service and Greeneville/ Greene County EMA director Heather Sipe have advised citizens to take the following precautions:
- Limit time outdoors during the hottest part of the day, which is 10 am to 2 pm.
- Wear light-colored clothing and sunscreen when outdoors.
- Drink plenty of water
- Ensure that any children or pets are not left unattended in a vehicle.
While the extent of the heat wave is still being determined by the National Weather Service, it is extremely likely for much of the area to reach temperatures well into the 90s with a heat index above 100 degrees for several days.
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