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Highs about 10º above average through next weekend.
13+ hour, 24+ min ago (139+ words) Good Sunday. Average highs are in the mid-80s this time of year. This week, we will be about 10 degrees above that each day, coming close to a record high several days this week. Speaking of records, the 90º+ afternoon high streak continues....
Sunday starts foggy, turns hot
23+ hour, 53+ min ago (197+ words) Some of our counties, especially our eastern counties, are under a Dense Fog Advisory this morning. Visibility could drop to as little as ¼ mile in some areas. If you’re heading out, please use extra caution, slow down, allow plenty of…...
Another unseasonably hot stretch of September weather on the way
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (151+ words) Local 3 News Happy Saturday! Scattered showers and storms will gradually fade away this evening as drier air returns to the Tennessee Valley. A few lingering downpours could stick around through 11 PM before conditions improve overnight. Low temperatures will drop into…...
Record hot streak, weekend rain / storms.
3+ day, 14+ hour ago (183+ words) Good Thursday. We are now in "record" territory. The high today made it into the 90s for the 38th day in a row, tying the record streak previously set in 1993. But we are far from done. We will have highs in the…...
Wet pattern ahead, heavy rain possible
3+ day, 21+ hour ago (173+ words) Local 3 News ItâÂÂs another hot afternoon across the Tennessee Valley and our western North Carolina counties, with temperatures climbing into the upper 80s and low 90s WeâÂÂll see plenty of sunshine today, and while a few spotty showers…...
Meigs Co. Sheriff’s Office and 1,500 customers without power Thursday morning
3+ day, 21+ hour ago (100+ words) More than 1,500 homes and businesses in Meigs County, Tennessee, were without power on Thursday morning. The Meigs County Sheriff’s Office is also without power. The sheriff’s office says it is using a backup generator, but the outage has taken out…...
Looking to tie the record for consecutive 90 degree days today
4+ day, 3+ hour ago (149+ words) local3news.com Good morning! We are kicking off the day with mild temperatures in the 60s and 70s Highs will reach the mid-90s with plenty of sunshine Our streak of 90-degree days is now at 37 days and will continue today The record is 38 straight…...
Junior Forecaster - Declan
4+ day, 13+ hour ago (104+ words) Local 3 News Declan Harris goes to Grace Baptist. UPDATE: Attorney for Chattanooga R&B artist charged with murder in nephewâs drowning death says thereâs âmore informationâ How local sheriff's offices are using Flock, license plate readers Marion…...
The 90s aren’t going anywhere; weekend storm chances.
4+ day, 16+ hour ago (11+ words) Local 3 News...
Catoosa Co. Sherriff’s Office to undergo renovations due to flood damage
4+ day, 20+ hour ago (125+ words) Due to significant flood damage on August 21, the Catoosa County Sheriff’s Office will undergo renovations for several months. The Sheriff’s Office says that during this time, locals can expect the changes listed below: Lobby entrance and public access area will…...