NPR reports that Tennessee’s estimated heat-related deaths are far higher than a CDC estimate. The CDC estimates an average of 25 heat-related deaths per year, while NPR’s cited data puts the figure at about 124, indicating the toll continues to rise.
WHO:NPR; U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
WHAT:NPR says Tennessee heat-related deaths continue to rise, citing a much higher annual estimate than the CDC.
WHEN:Reported Sep 3, 2026 at 6:56 AM ET
WHERE:Tennessee
WHY:Cause not yet established.
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