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Meteorologists in Nashville reported that well above average temperatures continued across the Mid-South on September 13, 2026, with forecast highs near 94 degrees Fahrenheit under abundant sunshine and light westerly winds. The warmth was described as unseasonable for mid-September, when normal highs in the region are typically in the low to mid 80s. The forecast covered Middle Tennessee, southern Kentucky and adjacent parts of the Mid-South region. The extended stretch of heat carried practical consequences for outdoor activity, school sports and energy demand as the region waited for a cooling pattern change. Broadcast forecasters advised residents to take normal heat precautions given the persistence of the warm spell. The Mid-South conditions stood in sharp contrast to the northern tier of the country, where a much cooler air mass was in place on the same day.