Hurricanes are severe tropical storms that form in the southern Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico, and in the eastern Pacific Ocean. Scientists can now predict hurricanes, but people who live in coastal communities should plan what they will do if they are told to evacuate.More >>
Expect the need to evacuate and prepare for it. The National Weather Service will issue a hurricane watch when there is a threat to coastal areas of hurricane conditions within 24-36 hours.More >>
The great majority of injuries during a hurricane are cuts caused by flying glass or other debris. Other injuries include puncture wounds resulting from exposed nails, metal, or glass, and bone fractures.More >>
Don't return to your flood-damaged home before the area is declared to be safe by local officials. Returning home can be both physically and mentally challenging. Above all, use caution.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 8:13 AM EDT2013-05-23 12:13:57 GMT
Some showers and storms may redevelop today as a cold front passes through the Tennessee Valley. But don't worry too much, they aren't expected to be widespread or become severe. More >>
Some showers and storms may redevelop today as a cold front passes through the Tennessee Valley. But don't worry too much, they aren't expected to be widespread or become severe.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 7:54 AM EDT2013-05-22 11:54:16 GMT
Several things are coming together to increase our chances for some severe weather later today. A warm, humid air mass will interact with unseasonably cool air that will be pushing through today and tomorrow.More >>
Several things are coming together to increase our chances for some severe weather later today. A warm, humid air mass already in place will interact with unseasonably cool air that will be pushing through today and tomorrow.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 7:34 AM EDT2013-05-21 11:34:58 GMT
We will continue a warm, muggy pattern with highs reaching about 90 degrees. The heat and humidity will combine with a trough of low pressure to produce one or two thunderstorms.More >>
We will continue a warm, muggy pattern with winds at 5-10 mph and highs reaching about 90 degrees. The heat and humidity will combine with a trough of low pressure to produce one or two thunderstorms.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 7:18 AM EDT2013-05-20 11:18:04 GMT
Expect dense fog as you head out this morning. A fog advisory is in effect until 10am. We saw about 2" of rain at the Chattanooga airport over the weekend, bringing our annual surplus to about 13" above normal.More >>
Expect dense fog as you head out this morning. A fog advisory is in effect until 10am. We saw about 2" of rain at the Chattanooga airport over the weekend, bringing our annual surplus to about 13" above normal.More >>
