Salvation Army kicks off Angel Tree program
HCSO investigating shooting death in Middle Valley.
Robotics competition held at Chattanooga State STEM Center
“Mike’s Journey” by American Legion supporter Carylon Smith
Weather Update: Sunday – November 10, 2024
What will be the penalty for not paying future Tennessee tolls?
Chattanooga’s Greenspaces hosts Green Prix this weekend
Weather Update: Saturday – November 9, 2024
Weather Update: Friday – November 8, 2024
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Overnight: Partly cloudy. Cooler.
Lows: mid 50’s. Winds: NE @ 5 MPH.
Saturday: Mostly cloudy, mild. Isolated showers/thunderstorms into afternoon/evening.
Highs: mid 70’s. Winds: NE @ 5-10 MPH, veering SE afternoon.
Overnight: Mostly cloudy. Mild. Scattered showers.
Lows: high 50’s to low 60’s. Winds: S @ 5-15 MPH, gusts of 20 MPH.
Sunday: Mostly cloudy, mild. Scattered showers/thunderstorms.
Highs: mid 70’s. Winds: S @ 5-15 MPH, gusts of 20 MPH.
Overnight: Mostly cloudy, showers.
Lows: high 50’s to low 60’s. Winds: S @ 5-10 MPH.
Veterans Day Monday: Mostly cloudy. Early showers.
Highs: low 70’s. Winds: W @ 5 MPH.
Overnight: Partly cloudy. Cooler.
Lows: low 50’s. Winds: NE @ 5 MPH.
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“I have spent over 30 years studying meteorology and climate. We take a lot of physics, calculus, thermodynamics and other complex subjects. The atmosphere is a fluid within a rotating frame of reference. Such complexity is far beyond fourth grade lessons about cumulus clouds or cold fronts. As I look at the despair caused to those in the Southeast like farmers, homeowners and businesses, I wish we could control hurricanes. Many families lost loved ones or property. Many communities of color, poor rural areas and regions with high elderly concentrations receive a disproportionate punch from storms like Helene or Milton. Gosh, I wish we did have the technology to spare them such angst and despair. We don’t.”
Via Forbes Magazine (may require subscription to site)
Dr. J. Marshall Shepherd, a leading international expert in weather and climate, was the 2013 President of American Meteorological Society (AMS) and is Director of the University of Georgia’s (UGA) Atmospheric Sciences Program.
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“Today, the Center for Collaborative Heat Monitoring opened applications for communities across the U.S. to monitor and evaluate factors influencing local #heatrisk, as part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda.
Funded through the Inflation Reduction Act, selected communities will receive $10,000 and technical support to collect heat distribution data through community-led campaigns.”
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“We have a NEW Virtual SKYWARN spotter training! It consists of four interactive sections to complete, followed by a final exam that must be taken to receive credit. After finishing the exam, please be patient and understand that up to two weeks may pass between completing the exam and receiving your spotter ID card and certificate. ”
– National Weather Service, Morristown TN
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Weather101 is a series of FREE interactive online classes to help the public learn about meteorology, forecasting and the National Weather Service in general. These classes will explore the concepts formally found in what was our Advanced SKYWARN spotter classes, plus MORE!
Individuals or groups will be able to complete the courses in the comfort of their own home using the extremely user-friendly computer program, Go-To Meeting. The only requirement will be speakers to listen, if you’re using a computer. If you want to ask questions, you will need to have a VOIP microphone (this is not a requirement).
Each class can be viewed on a Mac or PC, as well as on your iPad, iPhone or Android device by simply downloading the FREE Go-To-Webinar app in the app store on your device (you’ll need the Webinar ID number supplied in the registration email).
https://www.weather.gov/ohx/weather101
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National U.S. Drought Monitor Summary – Data valid: November 5, 2024 at 7 a.m. EST
Southeast
The week brought some scattered precipitation into portions of Alabama, South Carolina, and eastern Florida, with dryness prominent for much of the rest. Temperatures were generally 4-8 degrees above normal. During the week, short-term dryness continued, following historic flooding in some areas. Abnormally dry conditions spread to all of western North Carolina with moderate drought also expanding in the northeast part of the state. Moderate drought expanded in the coastal areas of South Carolina and into eastern Georgia. Moderate and severe drought expanded over eastern Alabama and in southern Alabama into the Florida Panhandle. New areas of extreme drought emerged in central and southwest Alabama with extreme drought also expanding in northern Alabama. Moderate and severe drought conditions expanded slightly over the coastal areas of Virginia, while abnormally dry conditions spread to the rest of western Virginia.
– NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information https://droughtmonitor.unl.edu
Got #weatherpix to share for our @WestShoreHome #WeatherWindow #PictureOfTheDay? E-mail them to [email protected].
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Make sure you & your family stay in touch with us. Remember the Storm Team 12 app can always bring you the latest weather alerts for your location as well as Titan Radar. Download it for free from your app store – just search “WDEF Weather”.
The best time to prepare for severe weather is when nothing weather-wise is going on. Learn more about programming your weather alert radio with WDEF-TV News 12.
Who can participate?
This is a community project. Everyone can help, young, old, and in-between. The only requirements are an enthusiasm for watching and reporting weather conditions and a desire to learn more about how weather can affect and impact our lives.
What will our volunteer observers be doing?
Each time a rain, hail or snow storm crosses your area, volunteers take measurements of precipitation from as many locations as possible (see equipment). These precipitation reports are then recorded on our Web site www.cocorahs.org. The data are then displayed and organized for many of our end users to analyze and apply to daily situations ranging from water resource analysis and severe storm warnings to neighbors comparing how much rain fell in their backyards.
Who uses CoCoRaHS?
CoCoRaHS is used by a wide variety of organizations and individuals. The National Weather Service, other meteorologists, hydrologists, emergency managers, city utilities (water supply, water conservation, storm water), insurance adjusters, USDA, engineers, mosquito control, ranchers and farmers, outdoor & recreation interests, teachers, students, and neighbors in the community are just some examples of those who visit our Web site and use our data.
https://cocorahs.org/Content.aspx?page=application
One of NOAA’s missions is to save life and property by providing critical environmental intelligence, including weather forecasts and warnings, to our partners and the general public. NOAA wants everyone, from communities across the country, businesses, and the public at large to be ready, responsive, and resilient to extreme weather, water, and climate events. Weather-Ready Nation Ambassadors (WRN Ambassadors) are formally recognized by NOAA as organizations committed to collaborating with NOAA, sharing preparedness messaging in outreach to the public, and serving as examples themselves by implementing resilience best practices. Apply to become an Ambassador here.
Monkey shot by Soddy Daisy woman trying to feed her cats
SODDY DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF) — A monkey was shot in Soddy Daisy after the monkey attempted to attack an elderly woman trying to feed her cats.
Officers from the Soddy Daisy Police Department (SDPD) responded to the Thrasher Pike residence after receiving the call.
SDPD reported the woman said she went to feed her cats when the monkey approached her and attempted to attack her.
The woman explained to officers that she attempted to get away from the monkey, but was recovering from hip surgery.
She was able to get ahold of a shotgun from inside the door, and shot the monkey in self defense.
Officers took the injured monkey to the Chattanooga Zoo for treatment.
SDPD reported that the monkey has since died.
Two people charged with Mowbray Mountain arson
MOWBRAY, Tenn. (WDEF) – Arson investigators have charged two people for a fire on Mowbray Mountain.
The fire happened at a home at 2300 Mowbray Pike a month ago.
Investigators say a vehicle in the carport was set on fire and then spread to the house.
There were two people inside at the time and a quadriplegic inside a small building 30 feet from the house.
None of them were injured.
Investigators have charged Glen Tyler Harris and Chelsea Veola Shell Harvey with setting the fire.
... Continue ReadingSuspect arrested after short standoff in Ooltewah
OOLTEWAH, Tennessee (WDEF) – Hamilton County officials are releasing information on a standoff on Thursday in an Ooltewah neighborhood.
The Sheriff’s Office says deputies spotted fugitive Khalil Sivels driving on Mountain View Road near Lee Highway.
But before they could stop him, he ran into a house on Black Walnut Drive.
They say he refused to come out.
After SWAT and Hostage Negotiation Team members arrived, Sivels did exit the home.
He faces a number of charges:
• Burglary
• Theft of Property (x3)
• Criminal Conspiracy
• Possession of Marijuana for Resale
• Fraudulent Use of a Credit Card
• Possession of a Controlled Substance
• Registration Law
Hamilton County removes head of Health Department
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Hamilton County is relieving the head of the Health Department of her duty, but not saying why.
Chief Operating Officer David Roddy issued a terse statement today:
“Effective immediately, the Administrator of the Health Department has been removed from her role. We thank Sabrina for her years of service to Hamilton County and remain focused on a smooth transition that upholds our commitment to the highest standards of public health for our community.
Sabrina Novak has held the top job for three years.
She took over for longtime administrator Becky Barnes who retired in the waning days of the Covid outbreak.
Novak had worked for the Health Department for 18 years in some capacity.
Roddy says that Sonia Calvin will be the Interim Administrator as they search for a new leader.
Girls Inc. of Chattanooga Celebrates Grand Opening of New Boutique with Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
Weather Update: Thursday – November 7, 2024
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Overnight: Mostly cloudy. Mild. Scattered showers.
Lows: low 60’s. Winds: L&V
Friday: Cloud/Sun Mix. Scattered showers. Warm. Dry.
Highs: high 70’s.
Overnight: Partly cloudy. Cooler.
Lows: mid 50’s. Winds: NE @ 5 MPH.
Saturday: Mostly cloudy, mild. Isolated showers/thunderstorms into afternoon/evening.
Highs: mid 70’s. Winds: NE @ 5-10 MPH, veering SE afternoon.
Overnight: Mostly cloudy. Mild. Scattered showers.
Lows: high 50’s to low 60’s. Winds: S @ 5-15 MPH, gusts of 20 MPH.
Sunday: Mostly cloudy, mild. Scattered showers/thunderstorms.
Highs: mid 70’s. Winds: S @ 5-15 MPH, gusts of 20 MPH.
Overnight: Mostly cloudy, showers.
Lows: high 50’s to low 60’s. Winds: S @ 5-10 MPH.
Veterans Day Monday: Mostly cloudy. Early showers.
Highs: low 70’s.
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“I have spent over 30 years studying meteorology and climate. We take a lot of physics, calculus, thermodynamics and other complex subjects. The atmosphere is a fluid within a rotating frame of reference. Such complexity is far beyond fourth grade lessons about cumulus clouds or cold fronts. As I look at the despair caused to those in the Southeast like farmers, homeowners and businesses, I wish we could control hurricanes. Many families lost loved ones or property. Many communities of color, poor rural areas and regions with high elderly concentrations receive a disproportionate punch from storms like Helene or Milton. Gosh, I wish we did have the technology to spare them such angst and despair. We don’t.”
Via Forbes Magazine (may require subscription to site)
Dr. J. Marshall Shepherd, a leading international expert in weather and climate, was the 2013 President of American Meteorological Society (AMS) and is Director of the University of Georgia’s (UGA) Atmospheric Sciences Program.
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“Today, the Center for Collaborative Heat Monitoring opened applications for communities across the U.S. to monitor and evaluate factors influencing local #heatrisk, as part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda.
Funded through the Inflation Reduction Act, selected communities will receive $10,000 and technical support to collect heat distribution data through community-led campaigns.”
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“We have a NEW Virtual SKYWARN spotter training! It consists of four interactive sections to complete, followed by a final exam that must be taken to receive credit. After finishing the exam, please be patient and understand that up to two weeks may pass between completing the exam and receiving your spotter ID card and certificate. ”
– National Weather Service, Morristown TN
|
Weather101 is a series of FREE interactive online classes to help the public learn about meteorology, forecasting and the National Weather Service in general. These classes will explore the concepts formally found in what was our Advanced SKYWARN spotter classes, plus MORE!
Individuals or groups will be able to complete the courses in the comfort of their own home using the extremely user-friendly computer program, Go-To Meeting. The only requirement will be speakers to listen, if you’re using a computer. If you want to ask questions, you will need to have a VOIP microphone (this is not a requirement).
Each class can be viewed on a Mac or PC, as well as on your iPad, iPhone or Android device by simply downloading the FREE Go-To-Webinar app in the app store on your device (you’ll need the Webinar ID number supplied in the registration email).
https://www.weather.gov/ohx/weather101
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National U.S. Drought Monitor Summary – Data valid: November 5, 2024 at 7 a.m. EST
Southeast
The week brought some scattered precipitation into portions of Alabama, South Carolina, and eastern Florida, with dryness prominent for much of the rest. Temperatures were generally 4-8 degrees above normal. During the week, short-term dryness continued, following historic flooding in some areas. Abnormally dry conditions spread to all of western North Carolina with moderate drought also expanding in the northeast part of the state. Moderate drought expanded in the coastal areas of South Carolina and into eastern Georgia. Moderate and severe drought expanded over eastern Alabama and in southern Alabama into the Florida Panhandle. New areas of extreme drought emerged in central and southwest Alabama with extreme drought also expanding in northern Alabama. Moderate and severe drought conditions expanded slightly over the coastal areas of Virginia, while abnormally dry conditions spread to the rest of western Virginia.
– NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information https://droughtmonitor.unl.edu
Got #weatherpix to share for our @WestShoreHome #WeatherWindow #PictureOfTheDay? E-mail them to [email protected].
|
Make sure you & your family stay in touch with us. Remember the Storm Team 12 app can always bring you the latest weather alerts for your location as well as Titan Radar. Download it for free from your app store – just search “WDEF Weather”.
The best time to prepare for severe weather is when nothing weather-wise is going on. Learn more about programming your weather alert radio with WDEF-TV News 12.
Who can participate?
This is a community project. Everyone can help, young, old, and in-between. The only requirements are an enthusiasm for watching and reporting weather conditions and a desire to learn more about how weather can affect and impact our lives.
What will our volunteer observers be doing?
Each time a rain, hail or snow storm crosses your area, volunteers take measurements of precipitation from as many locations as possible (see equipment). These precipitation reports are then recorded on our Web site www.cocorahs.org. The data are then displayed and organized for many of our end users to analyze and apply to daily situations ranging from water resource analysis and severe storm warnings to neighbors comparing how much rain fell in their backyards.
Who uses CoCoRaHS?
CoCoRaHS is used by a wide variety of organizations and individuals. The National Weather Service, other meteorologists, hydrologists, emergency managers, city utilities (water supply, water conservation, storm water), insurance adjusters, USDA, engineers, mosquito control, ranchers and farmers, outdoor & recreation interests, teachers, students, and neighbors in the community are just some examples of those who visit our Web site and use our data.
https://cocorahs.org/Content.aspx?page=application
One of NOAA’s missions is to save life and property by providing critical environmental intelligence, including weather forecasts and warnings, to our partners and the general public. NOAA wants everyone, from communities across the country, businesses, and the public at large to be ready, responsive, and resilient to extreme weather, water, and climate events. Weather-Ready Nation Ambassadors (WRN Ambassadors) are formally recognized by NOAA as organizations committed to collaborating with NOAA, sharing preparedness messaging in outreach to the public, and serving as examples themselves by implementing resilience best practices. Apply to become an Ambassador here.
Driving our Economy Forward: Covenant Logistics
Catoosa Colonnade Civic Center hosted the Business Expo in Georgia
RINGGOLD, Georgia. (WDEF)– Today, the Catoosa Colonnade Civic Center hosted the yearly Business Expo in Ringgold Georgia.
The holiday season is quickly approaching, and the Catoosa Colonnade wanted to ensure the community had a fun and easy way to access various businesses in the area that could make someone’s holiday event spectacular.
This event was made for businesses to make networking and showcasing certain products easier, and to give the public a firsthand experience with a desired company.
They had over 100 booths that showcased home services, food products, specialty items, and even non-profit organizations.
Amy Jackson, President and CEO at Catoosa County Chamber of Commerce says, “Watching the relationships just build. Neighbors who haven’t seen each other in a long time, and new relationships building. It’s overwhelming to watch it. It really does put you in the Christmas spirit.”
There were even fun activities for children, as many could meet Santa Claus and have a dance-off with their favorite characters.
Jack Cooper, one of the community’s favorite Santa Claus says, “Well I’d just like to wish everybody a merry Christmas. I know we’re early, don’t get me wrong, but it’s a good time to celebrate Christmas, anytime. Ho-ho-ho.”
The Expo is always free to the public, however, if you have a service, business, or special item that you want to present, next year you can buy and decorate your booth.
MEMBER PRICING
$300 Banquet Hall Booth (while available, then hallway booths)
NON -MEMBER PRICING
$500 Hallway Booth
FOOD VENDORS
$100 Booth
ALL VENDORS
$50 Value Silent Auction Item
$20 Optional Tablecloth
iFixit opens in Chattanooga on Thursday
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Call it just the fix one part of town needed…
“A new company of Chattanooga that has really invested in Chattanooga spent a tremendous amount of money building out a building in an area where most corporations wouldn’t touch with a 10 foot pole.” said Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly.
Rehabilitating an old building near the chicken plant in the heart of Chattanooga…
“So we took a dilapidated building and kind of a neglected part of town, and we want to revitalize it and make it part of the future of Chattanooga,” said Mayor Kelly.
That future includes adding 200 new jobs.
iFixit will use their new 24 million dollar Chattanooga home to teach folks how to repair their own cell phones.
“Various gizmos in our life break sometimes batteries, and our phones wear out, broken doesn’t need to be the end, you can fix it, you just have to believe in yourself,” said Kyle Weins, CEO of iFixit.
Californians Kyle Weins and Luke Soules launched the tech repair company in 2003.
iFixit founders take a green approach to technology.
“Folks who are all working together to make this a better place, to restore some of the challenges with pollution that we have had in the past, I think iFixit wants to be part of solving things and part of building the future,” said Weins.
iFixit publishes free tutorials to fix gadgets, plus sells the parts and tools to do the job yourself.
“You can get a repair kit to fix your phone with the battery and all the tools much cheaper than a new phone,” said Weins.
Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly led the ribbon cutting ceremony Thursday for the new iFixit distribution center.
“So it checks a ton of boxes from one Chattanooga plant, both creating a competitive regional economy, creating jobs the and closing gaps” Mayor Kelly concluded.
... Continue ReadingCity closes section of Hamill Road for emergency tree removal
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Chattanooga crews are shutting down a piece of Hamill Road this afternoon for an emergency tree removal.
It is the section between Gann Store Road and Fairview Road.
The city got a report that a tree limb could be a threat to traffic underneath.
They will close the road until 3:30 to get the job done.
They suggest using Cassandra Smith Road and Lake Resort Drive as detours until then.
Here is where the latest block grants are going in East Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) – Three local towns had landed a million dollars from the latest Tennessee block grants.
Forty communities received grants this time.
Ducktown is getting a million dollars for improvements to the Copper Basin water system.
Niota in McMinn County is also getting a million for water improvements.
The town of Tracy City gets a million dollar grant for their Fire Hall Project.
Each community determines their needs on a local level first, and then applies for the grant.
“Having the right infrastructure is essential to the work we do as a department because it can be the deciding factor in a company looking to expand or locate in Tennessee,” said Commissioner McWhorter. “The CDBG program is crucial to TNECD’s rural and community development efforts, and we are proud to announce additional funding today that will enable new growth in 40 communities statewide.”
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