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Extreme weather

The Latest: Helene’s death toll rises to more than 100 as supplies rushed to isolated communities

By The Associated Press

September 30, 2024

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A crisis unfolded in Asheville, North Carolina, as officials pledged to get more water, food and other supplies to flood-stricken areas without power and cellular service Monday, days after Hurricane Helene ripped across the U.S. Southeast. The death toll from the storm surpassed 100.

Filed Under: Environment, WPLN News Tagged With: Associated Press, Extreme weather, Flooding, Hurricane Helene, severe weather

How to help Hurricane Helene survivors in Appalachia

By Rachel Iacovone

September 30, 2024

As floodwaters receded Monday in East Tennessee and Western North Carolina, neighbors who were spared Hurricane Helene’s wrath are asking: How can we help?

Filed Under: WPLN News Tagged With: Extreme weather, Flooding, Hurricane Helene, severe weather

Dozens stranded, rescued from East Tennessee hospital during Helene flooding

By Jonathan Mattise, APandTerry Spencer, AP

September 28, 2024

Uprooted trees and debris along a road left behind after flood waters receded

Floodwaters from Hurricane Helene quickly surrounded a small Tennessee hospital. Workers first tried to get patients out but then the road washed away.

Filed Under: Environment, WPLN News Tagged With: Extreme weather, Flooding, Hurricane Helene

Hurricane Helene’s heat-fueled leftovers hit Tennessee

By Caroline Eggers

September 26, 2024

The remains of Hurricane Helene could bring 4 inches to 5 inches of rain to Middle Tennessee over the next few days.

Filed Under: Environment, WPLN News Tagged With: climate change, Extreme weather, flood, Flooding, hurricane, Hurricane Helene, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, ocean, severe weather

Three years after Waverly, the state hasn’t funded critical flood preparedness systems

By Caroline Eggers

August 23, 2024

Waverly Tennessee flooding aerial

Experts say understanding what is possible during major flooding events is critical to prepare for flooding across the state in our new climate reality.  

Filed Under: Environment, WPLN News Tagged With: climate change, Extreme weather, flood, Waverly

Nashville issues 7th heat advisory this summer

By Caroline Eggers

July 30, 2024

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.

Filed Under: Environment, WPLN News Tagged With: climate change, Extreme weather, fossil fuels, heat, heat advisory, Weather

Tennessee heat wave dangers aren’t just physical. They can damage mental health too.

By Catherine Sweeney

July 17, 2024

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.

Filed Under: Environment, Health Care, Science, WPLN News Tagged With: Extreme weather, heat, heat advisory, heat wave

NashVillager Podcast: The hottest day in Nashville history

By Tony Gonzalez

June 28, 2024

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What does 109-degrees really feel like? Plus the local news for June 28, 2024.

Filed Under: Environment, NashVillager Podcast, WPLN News Tagged With: Extreme weather

NashVillager Podcast: Surveying the storm damage

By Nina Cardona

May 10, 2024

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How does Middle Tennessee pull together after major weather events? Plus your local newscast for May 10, 2024.

Filed Under: History, NashVillager Podcast, WPLN News Tagged With: Extreme weather, storm, tennessee flooding, tornado

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