Severe storms are expected across Middle Tennessee from 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. The National Weather Service says NOAA’s weather radio transmitter is down.
Cheap asphalt and a wet winter led to a pothole-palooza in Nashville
You’re not imagining it. Middle Tennessee roads had a lot more potholes this winter following numerous freeze-thaw cycles — and heavy precipitation.
Rebuild or leave? In a flood-prone Tennessee town, one family must decide
Weather disasters displaced thousands of Americans in 2021. In one Tennessee town, a family decides whether to rebuild or leave for good after a deadly flood sparked by a catastrophic rainfall.
Preparing for Middle Tennessee’s next tornado
Tornadoes are a part of life for Middle Tennessee. While tornado season runs from March to June officially, there is also a secondary season in the fall. Additionally, the traditional “tornado alley” appears to be moving closer to the region. While we can’t prevent tornadoes or other severe storms, being prepared can help us keep […]
When dangerous weather strikes, most states rely on ‘mesonet’ infrastructure for better forecasts and earlier warnings. But Tennessee doesn’t have one.
National weather experts recommend collecting a lot of localized, ground-level weather data in real time to save lives, but Tennessee leaves local forecasters partly flying blind in storms.
After persistent flooding, Tennessee’s governor wants to relocate 14 schools from floodplains
Gov. Lee’s recommendation would put $200 million toward relocating schools out of floodplains, including in Sumner, Smith and Williamson counties. Thousands of kids would be moved into newly built classrooms in neighborhoods with a lower risk of flooding.
Denied federal aid for Tennessee disasters? FEMA says Tennesseans should appeal.
Residents have 60 days from the date of their FEMA determination letter to submit an appeal. The letter should contain information on what’s needed from residents for FEMA to continue processing their application.
FEMA help is now available for 12 Tennessee counties hit by last month’s tornado outbreak
Tennesseans affected by last month’s deadly tornadoes are now able to apply for FEMA disaster assistance, a week after President Biden declared a major federal disaster declaration.
A flood displaced the family behind Waverly’s only Chinese restaurant. Now, they’ll have to start over — again.
Heavy rain consumed everything they had ever owned and spared none of it — not their house, not their restaurant, not even their daughter’s toys.
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