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Jackson Energy Authority relays safety tips for rain, flooding
JACKSON, Tenn. (WBBJ) - Heavy rain is making its way across West Tennessee Monday and Jackson Energy Authority is wants everyone to stay safe and prepared with these safety tips. If you encounter flooding:. Avoid driving through standing water. Watch for slow drainage or possible sewer backups. Stay clear of...
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Heavy rain causes flooding in Paris neighborhoods
JACKSON, Tenn. (WBBJ) - Rain this morning in Paris left some neighborhoods to experience minor flooding. Rainwater pooled up along streets and in yards, pushing into low-lying areas of the city and backing up near storm drains. For many in Paris, the rain wasn’t just an inconvenience. The flooding showed...
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Storms and dangerous heat today
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2.2M earthquake hits northwest Tennessee
RIDGELY, Tenn. (KFVS) - The U.S. Geological Survey says a 2.2 magnitude earthquake shook northwest Tennessee and southeast Missouri Tuesday morning. The earthquake hit just before 7 a.m. on Tuesday. The epicenter of the quake was approximately 8 miles east of Ridgely, Tennessee. As of the publishing of this article,...
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Morning Earthquake Rattles Western Tennessee Near New Madrid Seismic Zone
An earthquake struck this morning in western Tennessee inside the heart of an area known as the New Madrid Seismic Zone, or NMSZ for short. According to USGS, at 6:45 am today from a depth of only 3.8 km, a magnitude 2.2 earthquake struck just outside of Ridgely, Tennessee, which is located in the northwestern corner of the state not far from Missouri, Arkansas, or Kentucky. USGS says this was the 19th earthquake to strike the area over the last 21 days; it was also the third strongest. There were no reports of damage or injuries. According to USGS, today’s earthquake is unrelated to the 2 that struck the western part of the state yesterday.
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Summer heat in West TN may harm outdoor pets, experts say you can protect them
"Your pets can't tell you that they're hot," said Savana Gurley, a licensed veterinary medical technician. "So, it's your job as an owner to put those measures in place to prevent heat exhaustion and heat stroke this summer." While you’re at work, your outside dog may be overheating, but there...
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Rising heat brings danger to outdoor pets in Jackson
Summer heat in West TN may harm outdoor pets, experts say you can protect them. West Tennessee is heating up, and outside pets are feeling it. 39 News asked animal experts how to keep your outdoor dogs safe and cool this summer.
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Jackson fire crews complete multiple water rescues during flooding event
JACKSON, Tenn. (WBBJ) - Jackson Fire Department crews completed approximately 10–12 water rescues during a flooding event following intense periods of rain in the area. Conditions are improving, and the rain has largely subsided. However, standing water remains on some roadways. A portion of North Royal Street saw severe...
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Joel’s Friday Evening Forecast
Temperatures have warmed up a bit today and the humidity is on the rise due to the southerly winds. As the warm front moved through today, the winds shifted back to the south and will remain out of the south until the middle of next week. That will keep temperatures above average through the weekend. We have not been above 88° in Jackson so far in 2026 and I have us at or above that number for 3 of the next 4 days. We will have the latest on the heat and more on next week’s storm threat coming up here.
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Data reveals major gap between disaster concern and preparation
JACKSON, Tenn. (WBBJ) - Severe thunderstorms, tornadoes, extreme heat, flooding, and hurricanes are all becoming less predictable and impact communities more than ever before. Experts warn that just one storm can change everything and inland areas are increasingly in the crosshairs. New data reveals major gap between concern and action.