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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 …

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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 …

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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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Hurricane John Makes Devastating Landfall in Mexico

CHATTANOOGA (mocsnews.com) – Hurricane John hit Mexico’s southern Pacific coast Monday night causing extensive damage due to high winds and heavy rainfall. Credit: AP Photo/Luis Alberto Cruz Hurricane John formed from a tropical storm to a major hurricane in a matter of hours, catching authorities and residents alike off guard. …

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Hurricane Francine Sweeps Southeastern United States

MORGAN CITY, LA. (mocsnews.com)- Hurricane Francine made landfall on September 11, 2024 as a Category 2 hurricane, when it hit Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana, which is just south of Morgan City.  According to The Weather Channel, Hurricane Francine landed with varying wind speeds from 78 to 109 mph. Parts of southern …

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