Experts say understanding what is possible during major flooding events is critical to prepare for flooding across the state in our new climate reality.
Nashville issues 7th heat advisory this summer
Heat is the leading cause of weather-related deaths in the U.S. and globally. Heat can strain organs in bodies as people try to cool down, worsening conditions like heart disease, diabetes and asthma. Heat risk communication like heat advisories, however, varies across the country.
Tennessee heat wave dangers aren’t just physical. They can damage mental health too.
A cold, dreary winter might be what comes to mind when we think of “seasonal depression.” But there is mounting evidence that hot summers — especially during heat waves — can bring us down too.
NashVillager Podcast: The hottest day in Nashville history
What does 109-degrees really feel like? Plus the local news for June 28, 2024.
NashVillager Podcast: Surveying the storm damage
How does Middle Tennessee pull together after major weather events? Plus your local newscast for May 10, 2024.
NashVillager Podcast: April 16, 2024
Are twisters becoming more common in Middle Tennessee?
FEMA’s deadline for December tornado relief is less than a month away
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has approved and dispersed up to $2 million so far from damage caused by tornadoes that struck Middle Tennessee in December. The deadline for enrollment is Feb. 12.
Deaths, outages and icy roads: Tennessee’s dangerous cold continues
The Tennessee Department of Health has confirmed 14 fatalities related to the winter storm. Five people have died in Shelby County, two in Washington, and one each in Hickman, Madison, Carroll, Knox, Van Buren, Lauderdale and Henry counties.
As deep freeze sets in, Tennessee snow is here to stay
The totals are in: Middle Tennessee got more than 7.5 inches of snow over the holiday weekend, according to the National Weather Service.
Metro loosened its criteria for cold weather sheltering. Here’s the impact of a 4-degree change.
Frigid temperatures are headed for Middle Tennessee this weekend. And with lows expected to reach the single digits next week, the region will face some of the coldest temperatures it’s seen all year.
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