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Heat in the Central U.S.; Heavy Rain Possible for South Texas; Monitoring Erin Tropical Impacts

Hot temperatures are forecast over the Plains and into the lower Mississippi River Valley Friday where Heat Advisories have been issued. Heavy rain from a disturbance in the western Gulf could bring flooding to south Texas. Erin could bring tropical storm conditions and heavy rain to Puerto Rico and the USVI this weekend with dangerous surf and rip currents impacting the western Atlantic Basin. Read More >

Pictures of the Sequatchie River near Whitwell, Tennessee



Flooding in the town of Whitwell, Tennessee
Flooding in the town of Whitwell, Tennessee.


The gage viewed from across the river during high water
The gage viewed from across the river during high water.


The gage with farmlands beyond and the river back in its banks
The gage with farmlands beyond and the river back in its banks.