Residents across Tri-State area and Sequatchie Valley should prepare for the possibility of strong winds, heavy rainfall, and localized flooding this weekend as Hurricane Isaias approaches the northern Gulf Coast. The storm is expected to make landfall somewhere along the Gulf Coast late Friday night or early Saturday morning before moving inland. While Isaias is …
Thirty-nine residents remain displaced after powerful winds on Saturday tore part of the roof from the Chester Powell Senior Citizens Apartments in South Pittsburg. On Monday, crews returned to air out the building and make temporary roof repairs. During the storm, large sections of roofing landed in the street, blocking both lanes of a downtown …
A vehicle accident occurred on Clouse Hill Road in Grundy County. It caused power outages for multiple members in the Sequachee Valley Electric Cooperative coverage area on Tuesday night. A guy-wire wrapped around a primary line due to the accident. The SVEC crew on site restored power around 10:30 pm.
Medical authorities have issued guidelines for addressing the hazardous heat conditions going on this week. Forecasts indicate temperatures exceeding 95 degrees, with heat indexes surpassing 100 during this period. Forecasters are predicting more of the same next week. Health professionals recommend maintaining adequate hydration, even in the absence of thirst, refraining from strenuous outdoor activities …
Unlike the statewide rate, county rates are not adjusted to account for seasonal impacts on employment. Unemployment rates increased from May to June in 94 of Tennessee’s 95 counties. Maury County was the lone exception; its rate fell one-tenth of a percentage point. Eighty-four counties reported unemployment rates of less than 5%. The remaining 11 …
Extreme heat is predicted for many parts of Tennessee over the next several days and the Tennessee Department of Health is urging everyone to follow important safety tips to avoid heat-related illnesses. “Extreme heat poses serious health risks, especially for older adults and young children,” said Tennessee Health Commissioner John Dunn. “Spending too much time outdoors in high …
Residents across the area can enjoy one more relatively comfortable morning before a stretch of summer heat settles into the region for the coming days. According to Tri-State Weather Network Chief Meteorologist Patrick Core, temperatures started Thursday morning in the low to mid-60s, providing a refreshing start before afternoon highs climb into the upper 80s …
Firefighters with the Lone Oak Volunteer Fire Department spent several hours clearing storm-related hazards across Signal Mountain late Monday night and into the early morning hours Tuesday. The first call came in just before 11 p.m. when a tree was reported blocking U.S. Highway 127 near the scenic overlook between Signal Mountain and Dunlap. While …
GUILD, Tenn. — Strong thunderstorms that moved through the Sequatchie Valley on Sunday left behind downed trees, blocked roadways and multiple emergency calls in response to them in the Haletown (Guild) and surrounding communities as saturated ground and gusty winds combined to topple several trees. According to the Haletown Volunteer Fire Department, crews were dispatched …
SCOTTSBORO, Ala. — Residents of Jackson County will soon receive emergency notifications through a new alert platform as the Jackson County Emergency Management Agency transitions from its longtime CodeRED system to SiRcom Smart Alerts. According to a press release from Jackson County EMA Director Joshua Whitcomb, the new system is powered by HQE Systems, Inc. …
