August 16, 2007 by ParsonsWeather.com.

Memphis, TN

A record high temperature of 105 degrees was set at Memphis. This breaks the old record of 104 set in 1943. Also a record high minimum was recorded yesterday of 81 degrees which ties the previous record of 81 degrees set in 1909.

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Nashville, TN

Nashville hit 106 degrees…making this the hottest temperature in Nashville since June 30th 1952. Nashville also hit 106 degrees back on July 28 1930. There are only two days in recorded history that have been hotter than today. Those occurred on July 27th and July 28th 1952…when the temperature hit 107 degrees.

Ten hottest days in Nashville’s history.

107 degrees - July 27, 1952
107 degrees - July 28, 1952
106 degrees - June 30, 1952
106 degrees - August 16, 2007
105 degrees - July 8, 1988
105 degrees - September 5, 1954
105 degrees - July 13, 1954
105 degrees - July 29, 1952
105 degrees - August 9, 1930
105 degrees - July 12, 1930

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August 16, 2007 by ParsonsWeather.com.

Record high temperatures were set today at Memphis…Jackson… and Jonesboro. Mid afternoon heat indices over the midsouth ranged from 105 to 110 degrees.

Temperatures over the midsouth should reach the century mark at most locations on Friday. Some relief is anticipated by Sunday… as the upper level high pressure ridge retreats slightly and moisture increases. By the middle of next week…the upper level ridge is expected to build back over the midsouth…resulting in much warmer than normal temperatures.

Observed high temperatures for locations across the midsouth.

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