Hurricane Gabrielle Quickly Becomes a Powerful Category 3 Storm

Hurricane Gabriel Strengthens to Category 3 Hurricane Gabriel has been promoted to a major Category 3 storm following considerable strengthening observed on Monday morning. The storm has been gaining power on the eastern side of Bermuda after initially facing challenges like wind shear and dry conditions. Now, however, Gabriel is flourishing in the warmer waters […]

Hurricane Gabrielle Develops as a Category 1, Rapid Strengthening Anticipated

Tropical Storm Gabriel Upgraded to Hurricane Status Tropical Storm Gabriel was upgraded to hurricane status on Sunday afternoon in the Atlantic Ocean, southeast of Bermuda. According to the National Hurricane Center (NHC), Gabriel has reached maximum sustained winds of 75 mph (120 kph), classifying it as a Category 1 hurricane. At the time of its […]

Tennessee provides financial support to factories affected by hurricane damage.

The three businesses in East Tennessee that suffered significant damage due to Hurricane Helen in fall 2024 will each receive a substantial $1 million grant to help rehire staff and restart their operations. Governor Bill Lee, alongside Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart McWater, announced that grants totaling over $4 million will go to a […]

Hurricane Erin Anticipated to Regain Strength After Being Reduced to Category 3

Hurricane Erin Update Hurricane Erin rapidly escalated to a strong Category 5 storm on Saturday, but by Sunday morning, its winds had diminished to 125 mph, which moved it back to Category 3 status. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) suggests that significant hurricane activity may be limited in the upcoming days. Currently, Erin is located […]

State could award grants to hurricane victims in East Tennessee • Tennessee Lookout

Lawmakers will consider providing a $5 million grant to East Tennessee to ensure that they can maintain property damage from Hurricane Helen and pay county taxes. Rep. Jeremy Fayson, a Republican Cosby, said the property tax deadline on February 28th, landowners can pay taxes on property damaged in 2024. Faison of Johnson City and Sen. […]