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Weather news
Stories from 5AM East Ridge’s editions, and every report from East Ridge’s newsrooms.
Weather from local newsrooms
From Local 3 News and Chattanooga Times Free Press, gathered by 6AM News, 6AM City’s local news service, in the last two days.
Local 3 News7 hours ago
Kinley Beshers' Saturday weather, on Local 3 NewsToday brings plenty of sunshine filtered by high clouds, with chillier afternoon highs topping out in the 60s - read more at https://www.local3news.com/local-weather/
Local 3 News8 hours ago
Clear skies and cooler temperatures to welcome us into the weekend!, on Local 3 NewsThis weekend will bring us dry weather and a much-appreciated temperature drop!
Chattanooga Times Free Press15 hours ago
Chattanooga car wash collects supplies as Copperhill begins flood recovery, on Chattanooga Times Free PressA Chattanooga business is collecting donations for Copperhill, Tennessee, residents affected by historic flooding along the Ocoee River.
In brief
The short notes of 5AM East Ridge’s last two editions. Open one to read it, with its sources.
Ocoee floodingFlash flooding raised the Ocoee River to a record 18 feet Thursday morning after 8 to 10 inches of rain, leaving feet of water in Copperhill, Tennessee, and McCaysville, Georgia.
Flash flooding raised the Ocoee River to a record 18 feet Thursday morning after 8 to 10 inches of rain, leaving feet of water in Copperhill, Tennessee, and McCaysville, Georgia. Tennessee Emergency Management said 68 people were rescued, and no deaths have been reported. TDOT reopened State Route 68 for recovery crews, and the TVA warned that dangerous river conditions could continue for days.