La FOLLETTE, TN. (WLAF) – Highs close to 15 degrees above average and lows 10 or more degrees above average are here.     The average high for May is 77 degrees  in Campbell County with the average low at 56 degrees.  For the foreseeable future, highs will hover around 90 degrees with lows near the 70 degree mark.

Humidity begins cranking up today bringing us very warm and muggy days and nights Thursday through Memorial Day.  A heat of the day pop up shower or storm is not out of the question over the same period.

The feels-like or heat indices will stay in the lower to mid-90s Thursday through Monday.  Drinking plenty of water and limiting time outdoors in the heat of the day will help you manage the heat and stay safe.  (WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED – 05/23/2019-6AM)