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Fall foliage at peak vibrancy across Northeast Tennessee

CARTER COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) - Fall colors are just past their peak across Northeast Tennessee, with just a couple of weeks left for vibrancy. Fall colors started in late September and early October but have peaked over the past week. Vibrancy differs by elevation and temperature, which also affect how...

Tennessee · 4d
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Spotty showers Sunday, staying mild through work week

The Storm Team 11 Forecast for Sunday calls for an average high of 68 degrees, with a slight chance of isolated showers. On Sunday night, a shower or two is possible with a low of 50 degrees. On Monday, a high of 71 degrees with a slight chance for a pop-up shower early. Monday night, […]

Johnson City, TN · 5d

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Study finds bacteria and elevated lead in some WNC homes after Helene, prompting filters

What type of contamination was found in water samples from WNC homes?. Why did Hurricane Helene lead to unsafe drinking water in WNC?. BUNCOMBE AND MITCHELL COUNTIES — A partnership involving N.C. State University has helped install water filters in Western North Carolina homes affected by Hurricane Helene. The...

North Carolina · 7d
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From 80-degree heat to snow: A look at Halloween weather in the Tri-Cities

(WJHL) — Halloween is just around the corner, and while many are getting their costumes and candy ready, the weather can play a big role in how the holiday unfolds. Here in the Tri-Cities, Halloween has brought just about everything over the years, from summer-like temperatures to accumulating snow. On Oct. 31, the Tri-Cities typically […]

Johnson City, TN · 9d

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Weather Radios Distributed In Western North Carolina

Residents in Yancey, Mitchell and Avery counties are among those receiving emergency weather radios as part of an effort to improve communications during severe weather and other emergencies. A 50-thousand-dollar grant from the Duke Energy Foundation has provided funding for more than 11-hundred weather radios across seven Western North Carolina...

Yancey County, NC · 11d

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Mild and quiet start to work week

The Storm Team 11 Forecast for Monday, still sunny and mild with a high of 72 degrees. For Monday night, a low of 39 degrees. On Tuesday, a mild high of 76 degrees with partly cloudy skies. On Tuesday night, a low of 42 degrees. For Wednesday, cloudy skies and a high of 73 degrees. […]

Johnson City, TN · 11d

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Temperatures stay above average for Sunday

The Storm Team 11 Forecast for Sunday calls for partly cloudy skies and a high of 70 degrees. On Sunday night, a low of 37 degrees. Still mild and sunny on Monday with a high of 72 degrees. For Monday night, a low of 39 degrees. On Tuesday, a mild high of 76 degrees with […]

Johnson City, TN · 12d

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Tennessee FFA member studies Hurricane Helene’s toll on farmers’ mental health

Tennessee FFA member Abigail Petterson's research highlights farmers' mental health struggles and community support after Hurricane Helene. The post Tennessee FFA member studies Hurricane Helene’s toll on farmers’ mental health appeared first on AGDAILY .

Erwin, TN · 15d

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First frost of the season this weekend in the region

(WCYB) — Many of us saw our first frost of the season Sunday morning. More frost is possible Sunday night into Monday morning (October 19th, 2026). Frost Advisories or Freeze Warnings are in effect for part of the viewing area (north and east of the Tri-Cities). It's important to know that these same types of alerts are not issued by the National Weather Service in Morristown, TN when it is not unusual to see frost or freezing temperatures. The typical first frost in the Tri-Cities happens in mid-October (around October 15th). The typical first freeze is around October 24th.

Morristown, TN · 20d

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Overnight Fire Heavily Damages Lost Mountain Pike Residence

An overnight fire heavily damaged a residence on Lost Mountain Pike. Emergency personnel responded at 11:36 pm to the fire call in the 2200 block of Lost Mountain Pike. The initial page from Greene County 9-1-1 indicated possible entrapment on with someone possibly trapped inside. Further details will be available...

Greene County, TN · 22d

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From near-record heat to possible first frost, big temperature swing ahead

(WJHL) — From near-record heat to the possibility of the season’s first frost, the Tri-Cities area is experiencing a major temperature swing in just a matter of days. Temperatures this week have climbed more than 10 degrees above average, with afternoon highs challenging daily records. Typically, this time of year, the Tri-Cities see highs around […]

Johnson City, TN · 22d

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Rainfall totals from Isaias: Parts of western North Carolina get over 8 inches

WLOS — The rainfall totals have been reported after the remnants of Isaias swept through western North Carolina from Oct. 10-11, and two areas in western North Carolina reported over 8 inches of rain. Sugar Hill Fire Department in Marion had the highest total since Saturday, reporting 8.32 inches....

North Carolina · 25d

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Storm Team 11: Record heat possible the next few days

Areas of fog will limit visibility for the next few hours; otherwise, a sunny sky will allow a quick rise in temperatures into the mid 70s at noon, low to mid 80s later in the afternoon. Record heat. With high temperatures expected to be in the mid 80s on Wednesday...

Johnson City, TN · 24d

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Heritage Days comes off despite weather threat

In the nearly half-century history of Rogersville’s Heritage Days, there have been very few potential impediments as serious as the one that threatened last weekend’s 47th annual event. There have been years with rain, years where it was a bit too hot or cold for the season, and of course, COVID-19 was a serious problem six years ago. But what do you do when a hurricane threatens your event? That was the problem at hand early last week, when Hurricane Isaias formed in the Gulf, and projections from the National Hurricane Center quickly ascertained that it would come north, and follow a pathway expected to bring it uncomfortably close to Rogersville by the weekend. There was no time to reschedule, not with more than 150 vendors already locked in, and many people who literally made travel plans to be part of the big event. In recent years, Heritage Days has become literally one of the largest fall festivals in the nation. For those who cared about the community and this beloved event, the only things that remained were hope and prayer. Even as the show went on, such people as local physician Dr. Blaine Jones; who leads the local Men’s

Rogersville, TN · 25d

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David Crockett Birthplace Park still recovering after Hurricane Helene

GREENE COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) – It’s been more than two years since Hurricane Helene swept through the region, with some areas still recovering. At David Crockett Birthplace Park, scouts at Sequoya Lodge and the community have all hands on deck to help rebuild. “Here at the park, you know, it’s been about two years since […]

Greene County, TN · 26d

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Weekend Flooding, Landslides Across Western North Carolina

Heavy rainfall over the weekend brought flooding, landslides and widespread power outages across western North Carolina, with some areas receiving more than eight inches of rain. In Yancey County, the South Toe area reported 8.25 inches of rainfall Saturday and Sunday. Pensacola recorded 7.24 inches, Burnsville received 4.60 inches, and...

Yancey County, NC · 25d

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Landslide Confirmed on NC-226A Near Little Switzerland in McDowell and Mitchell Counties as 5 to 6 Inches of Rain Soaks Blue Ridge Escarpment

MCDOWELL COUNTY, N.C. — McDowell County has confirmed a landslide on NC-226A near Little Switzerland following heavy rainfall Saturday evening. The landslide occurred in the area along the McDowell and Mitchell county line. Parts of the Blue Ridge Escarpment have now received 5 to 6 inches of rain or more. The heavy rain has saturated steep mountain slopes, increasing the risk of additional slides.

Mcdowell County, NC · 26d

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Eastern Kentucky Wind Advisory: 3 Counties Face 50 MPH Gusts Until 5 AM Sunday Oct 11th

Bell, Harlan and Letcher counties face gusts up to 50 mph as hurricane remnants approach.

Harlan County, KY · 27d

Queen City News

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Flooding from Hurricane Isaias prompts mountain trail rescues in Avery County

AVERY COUNTY, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Leftovers from Hurricane Isaias brought heavy rain to the region Saturday evening, causing flooding throughout the North Carolina mountains. Later in the evening, the Linville-Central Rescue Squad received two different calls for hikers caught in the storm. Shortly before 7 p.m., the team was alerted to a hiker […]

Avery County, NC · 25d

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Isaias’s Remnants Bring Flooding Rain and Strong Winds to Watauga, Ashe and Avery: Saturday, October 10, 2026

Watauga, Ashe and Avery counties are all under a Flood Watch and a Wind Advisory today as the remnants of Hurricane Isaias move into the High Country, with the heaviest rain expected this afternoon through early Sunday morning. In Watauga and Ashe counties, the Flood Watch takes effect at 11...

Watauga County, NC · 27d