Alison Pryor
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Full 'Buck' Moon and penumbral lunar eclipse on 4th of July night
Fireworks won't be the only thing to look for in the night sky on Independence Day. → Read More
UPDATE: National Weather Service confirms EF-4 tornado in Putnam County
Putnam County officials say wind speeds of at least 175 miles per hour have also been confirmed. → Read More
Excessive rain causes problems for septic tank systems
The most obvious signs of a septic issue are soft soil, foul odors, and water spots in the yard. → Read More
Grab your camera - It's time for fall foliage photos
As you see them start to change colors, you can plan out your photo sessions a week in advance, and we're seeing that color change in the valley right now. → Read More
Fall planting still possible in unseasonably high heat
In the last 8 days, four daily high temperature records have been broken and two tied in Chattanooga, including two days with temperatures at or above 100 degrees. → Read More
Fall planting is still possible in unseasonably high heat
In the last 8 days, four daily high temperature records have been broken and two tied in Chattanooga, including two days with temperatures at or above 100 degrees. → Read More
Locally grown sweet muscadines ripening now
They are not known as a typical table fruit and are harder to eat than a traditional grape. → Read More
Grab the tissues: It's fall ragweed allergy season
The fall weed pollen season has begun in our area, and the main culprit is ragweed. → Read More
Strong storms in Cleveland lead to major tree cleanup in neighborhoods
This storm was under a Significant Weather Advisory by the National Weather Service for winds in excess of 40 mph. → Read More
UPDATE: Storms with heavy rain on Saturday evening
We will have scattered showers and storms until about midnight tonight as storms move from SW to NE. → Read More
Beautiful, bright sunflower fields opening to the public in Ooltewah
This year, Smith-Perry Berries has around 34 acres of flowers, which equates to about 850,000 flower blooms. → Read More
Warm June evening tonight, then greater humidity on Sunday
This evening will be typical for June with temperatures dropping from the mid to low 80s and a partly cloudy sky. → Read More
Warm and mostly sunny Saturday
Today will be mostly sunny with temperatures above normal again, but at least it will be in the 80s and not 90s. → Read More
Honey bees should be protected and not harmed
They pollinate up to 70 to 90 percent of our food sources, which means without them, food selection would be greatly diminished. → Read More
Seasonal burn ban now in effect for Hamilton County
The ban is activated each year to insure good air quality during the summer months. → Read More
Ooltewah's Smith-Perry Berries has ripe strawberries ready to eat
This is the second year that Smith-Perry Berries has grown strawberries with the farm expanding from 1 acre to 3 acres this year. → Read More
The state of Hamilton County's air: Why do air quality results differ?
The American Lung Association grading standards are stricter than those used by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). → Read More
Clear sky for Sunday evening, nice weather continues Monday
It will be sunny, and temperatures will warm up nicely in the afternoon into the low 70s with wind from the NW at 5-10mph. → Read More
UPDATE: Clear sky for Sunday evening, nice weather continues Monday
The beautiful clear, blue sky will continue into this evening, so head outside and enjoy the rest of the afternoon and tonight. → Read More
How to prevent a clothes dryer fire in your home
Annually, 2,900 dryer fires are reported in the U.S. They are estimated to cause five deaths, 100 injuries and $35 million in property loss. → Read More