Two Saturday Tornadoes Confirmed In Fentress, Cumberland
National Weather Service Officials confirmed two EF0 tornadoes touched down in Cumberland and Fentress counties Saturday night. Officials said the first tornado touched down at 6:21 p.m. near Grapevine Road in Bledsoe County before moving northeastward into Cumberland County. Officials said the storm reached peak winds of 75 mph and traveled a path length of […]
Upper Cumberland Faces Intense Spring Storm Potential
The Upper Cumberland could face a more intense spring storm season this year, with an unusually energetic atmosphere raising the risk for long-track tornadoes. TheUCNow.Com Meteorologist Rob Carolan said this week’s temperature swing shows just how volatile the contrast can be, from 70 degrees and a tornado threat Sunday to two inches of snow Monday […]
Putnam EMA: Pay Attention Weather This Weekend
Putnam County EMA Deputy Director Tyler Smith said it will be important to be weather aware during this holiday weekend, with the threat of storms all three days. Smith said there is risk of flooding, damaging winds, and up to one inch of hail. Smith said it is important to take weather warnings seriously and […]
White County’s Hazard Mitigation Plan Updated
White County has updated its hazard mitigation plan to ensure the county is prepared for any natural disasters that come. EMA Director Matt McBride said the plan identifies vulnerable areas and ensures there are plans in place and people ready to act in case a disaster does occur. McBride said the plan has shifted to […]
White County Storm Chaser Educating Residents Saturday
White County Storm Chaser Herschel Jenkins will be educating residents about severe weather and storm chasing at a free information session next Saturday. Jenkins said he began taking classes for storm spotting when he was 15 years old. He said he wanted to learn more about storms and get out and experience them firsthand. He […]
Winds Bring Down Trees, Power Lines Around UC Friday Afternoon
Another afternoon of strong thunderstorms produced more trees down across the Upper Cumberland. Severe thunderstorms with wind gusts over 50mph brought down trees and power lines in White County including Turntable Road, Breeding Drive and in several spots around Sparta. Power lines came down along Buffalo Valley Road in Cookeville. Intense lightning also reported. Overton […]
