Decision To Close Schools Is Complicated One For Directors
Upper Cumberland School Districts closed for inclement weather Friday, but without seeing too much snow or ice. The decision to close schools for inclement weather is one of the more complicated ones for School Directors. Warren County Schools Director Grant Swallows said the most challenging part is trying to work through all the moving parts, […]
White Co Schools Will Close Friday To Avoid Possible Early Dismissal
White County Schools will be closed Friday due to possible inclement weather. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said even though a significant snow event is not expected, the system wants to avoid an early dismissal. Classes will resume Tuesday as the district observes the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday Monday.
Damage Reported In Cumberland After Tuesday Weather
Damages reported in Cumberland County after thunderstorms moved through Tuesday afternoon. EMA Director Travis Cole said the event was in a more isolated area of the county called Tabor Loop. “Which we had a tornado there a couple of years ago in the same area,” Cole said. “But it was much, much less damage this […]
Slim Chance For An Upper Cumberland White Christmas This Year
Despite inclement weather forecasted for Christmas weekend this year, a white Christmas in the Upper Cumberland is not a common occurrence. National Weather Service Meteorologist Krissy Hurley said over the last 150 years, there have been just three. The last was in 2010. “We’re going to have the cold air around absolutely,” Hurley said. “But […]
Drought Conditions And Wind Creating Elevated Fire Danger Thursday
Gusty winds, low humidity, and ongoing drought conditions are leading to elevated fire danger for the Upper Cumberland Thursday. Drought conditions are particularly worse in the northern part of the region. Baxter Fire Chief Matthew White said in these kinds of conditions, a forgotten cigarette butt or spilled ashtray can create a dangerous situation. “Of […]
Local Radio Weather Icon Steve Norris Passes Away At 63
Cumberland County’s Steve Norris, who had forecasted the weather and kept local residents informed, has died at age 63. Long-time friend and Star Recording Studio Owner Tony Perry said Norris has been an institutional figure in radio meteorology for the last 46 years. Norris died after complications from a long bout of pneumonia at Cumberland […]
Rainfall Levels Back To Normal After Dry June And July
A dry start to the summer season has turned into higher than average rainfall. National Weather Service Meteorologist Krissy Hurley said conditions in June were what meteorologists call a “flash drought,” with rainfall two inches below normal. She said a high-pressure ridge covering the entire southeast created hot and dry conditions. “But I’m kind of […]
Cold Front Converging On Gulf Moisture Creating Warm To Snow Transition
Temperatures in the 60’s the last several days make several inches of snow Friday night seem impossible. News Talk 94.1 Meteorologist Rob Carolan said it is a typical March for Tennessee. “It’s actually one of my favorite times of the year meteorologically speaking, because we get these wild events where one day you’re spring like, […]
Flooding A Risk As Storms Pass Through UC This Week
Flooding and strong storms a threat for the Upper Cumberland over the next few days. Putnam County EMA Director Tyler Smith said residents should be mindful of flood prone areas as some communities anticipate up to four inches of rainfall. “It will become saturated as time goes on through the week,” Smith said. “That’s when […]
Warm Winter Days Can Pose Pre-Spring Issues For Crops
The first few days of warm weather have the potential to start some pre-spring blooming. Putnam County UT Extension Agent Wayne Key said that buds will start to swell as the weather begins to warm, typically around the first week of March. However, the warm days but frosty nights can pose a problem to crops […]
