Tuesday is the hottest day of the stretch. Air temperatures in many areas could pass the century mark, and it may feel like the low 110s in some areas. This is a dangerous level of heat, with no significant relief at night! pic.twitter.com/SXykRzIzwj

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — A Heat Advisory is in effect across Middle Tennessee and Southern Kentucky until 7 p.m. Friday. Heat Index (“feels like”) values in the region could be as high as 106 degrees. The Heat Advisory was extended to include Van Buren, Pickett, Cumberland, Grundy and Fentress counties.

The next few days will bring the hottest temperatures of the year so far to much of the Eastern U.S. See detailed maps about the latest heat index forecasts. Note: Forecast data is as of 8:17 a.m. Eastern on June 23,