By MIKE SCHNEIDER Associated Press Milton rapidly strengthened in the Gulf of Mexico on Monday and was forecast to become a Category 5 storm on a path toward Florida, threatening a dangerous storm surge in Tampa Bay and setting the stage for potential mass evacuations less than two weeks after …
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Asheville has been isolated after Helene wrecked roads and knocked out power and cell service
By ERIK VERDUZCO, TRAVIS LOLLER and GEORGE WALKER IV Associated Press ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Floodwaters pushed by the remnants of Hurricane Helene left North Carolina’s largest mountain city isolated Saturday by damaged roads and a lack of power and cellphone service, part of a swath of destruction across southern …
Read More »Artopoeus and Whatley combine for 3 TDs and Chattanooga gets 1st win 45-30 over Portland State
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) — Chase Artopoeus threw four touchdown passes, three to Javin Whatley, and Chattanooga rolled to a 45-30 win over Portland State on Saturday night.The Mocs (1-3) scored on all four possessions of the first half, three of four in the second.The Vikings (0-4) managed to tie the …
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Rescuers race to free people trapped by Hurricane Helene after storm kills at least 40 in 4 states
By STEPHEN SMITH, KATE PAYNE and HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH Associated Press CRAWFORDVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Hurricane Helene left an enormous path of destruction across Florida and the entire southeastern U.S. on Friday, killing at least 40 people in four states, snapping trees like twigs, tearing apart homes and sending rescue crews …
Read More »Campus Operations Resume at 5pm Friday
Updated Modification to Campus Operations and Weather Advisory (9/27/2024)UTC Community:The National Weather Service (NWS) has continued the High Wind Warning until today (September 27, 2024) at 8:00 PM and a Flood Watch until today (Friday, September 27, 2024) at 2:00 PM for the Chattanooga area, as well as Flood Warninguntil Sunday, September 29, 2024 for certain …
Read More »Helene races toward Florida as a major Category 3 storm
By KATE PAYNE and HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH Associated Press CRAWFORDVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Hurricane Helene could cause a “nightmare” scenario of catastrophic storm surge in northwestern Florida, officials warned Thursday as they urged residents to heed evacuation orders ahead of the enormous storm, which is expected to cause significant damage hundreds …
Read More »A huge Hurricane Helene is expected to hit Florida as a major storm and strike far inland
By HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH and STEPHEN SMITH Associated Press TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — An enormous Hurricane Helene swamped parts of Mexico on Wednesday as it churned on a path forecasters said would take it to Florida as a major storm with a surge that could swallow entire homes, a chilling warning …
Read More »Hazardous Weather Outlook for UTC
From UTC officials: The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook and Flood Watch until Friday, September 27, 2024 at 2:00 PM for the Chattanooga area. Scattered showers and thunderstorms will develop today, Wednesday, September 25, 2024, and are expected to increase in intensity as the day progresses. There is currently …
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