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How will Hurricane Francine impact Nashville, Middle Tennessee? The latest as storm heads north
Louisianans prepare as Hurricane Francine strengthens
Mandatory and voluntary evacuation orders are in place for many parishes along the Louisiana coast as the state braces for Hurricane Francine.
On Tuesday night, Francine strengthened into a hurricane, threatening the Gulf Coast with damaging, life-threatening winds and heavy rainfall.
According to a statement from the National Hurricane Center, the Category 1 hurricane is expected to bring heavy rainfall and the risk of flash flooding across the lower Mississippi and Tennessee Valley Wednesday night into Friday morning.
Remnants of Francine will impact Middle Tennessee beginning Thursday, said the National Weather Service. The primary threats are expected to be heavy rain and flooding, however a low tornado threat remains.
Francine is expected to make landfall over Louisiana during the afternoon or evening hours Wednesday, however, will weaken as it pushes north, said the weather service. By the time Francine reaches Tennessee, it will be considered a tropical depression, or a low pressure storm with winds of 38 mph or less.
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Hurricane Francine brings flooding, tornado risk to Middle Tennessee beginning Thursday
According to the weather service, Francine will impact Middle Tennessee on Thursday and throughout the weekend. The main impact is expected to be heavy rain which may cause flooding. Areas along and west of Interstate 65 are expected to receive the highest rain totals.
The Nashville area is expected to receive between 3-4 inches of rain while areas like Waverly and Columbia are expected to receive between 4-5 inches. The heavy rain may lead to flooding, especially in low-lying and flood-prone areas said the weather service.
Additionally, winds gusts of 30-35 mph will be possible on Thursday. There is currently a marginal risk (one out of five) for tornadoes in southwest Middle Tennessee. Although the threat is low, it cannot be ruled out said the weather service.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) – The Tennessee Department of Health has confirmed a positive measles test of a resident who recently traveled internationally, spent time in Kentucky during the infectious period and is now recovering from the virus.
The TDH has not identified additional positive cases in Tennessee and has not released any additional details on the positive case.
“The measles virus can spread through the air when an infected person speaks, coughs or sneezes,” TDH said.
Symptoms include:
- Fever
- Headache
- Generally not feeling well
- Followed by fever, rash, cough, red eyes, or congestion.
The illness is typically accompanied by a red, spotty rash that begins on the face and spreads over the body, THD explains.
“Measles is a highly infectious and potentially fatal disease, so it’s important to report suspected measles cases immediately to TDH at 615-741-7247.”
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JACKSON, Tenn. — One of the most exciting times of the year for West Tennessee residents has now come to the Jackson Fairgrounds.
Sponsored by Coca-Cola, the West Tennessee State Fair will begin tonight from 5 p.m. and last until 10 p.m. Tonight only, the price of admission will be $20.
That includes your admission and arm band for all rides. There is free admission for children ages 3 and under.
Wednesday, September 11, there will be free admission for the exhibit building only, from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.
General admission will begin at 5 p.m. with $5 admission and $20 for an armband.
On Friday, September 13, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the afternoon, the fair board will be in partnership with the Jackson-Madison County School System for JMCSS Day at the West TN State Fair.
JMCSS Chief Public Information Officer Greg Hammond told us they are proud to assist Superintendent Dr. Marlon King in celebrating our students.
“It’s an incentive and so this is just an early indication of the incentive program that the superintendent will roll out this year,” said Hammond.
He said that just like they rewarded the students last year with the leap up for literacy program, this is a reward on the front end of the school year for kids to enjoy.
Pre-K through 5th grade will be free with a ticket and 6th through 12th grade and adults will be $2. Students are asked to wear their school or JMCSS t shirt.
“As you know, the wristbands are typically $25, but on JMCSS Day at the Fair, the wristbands will be $5. So we want to encourage our students, our families and employees to take advantage of this great event,” said Hammond.
You can also check out the Henderson County Fair, which runs until Saturday, September 14. Or the Hardin County Agricultural Fair which will be held Monday, September 16, through Saturday, September 21.
For more news in the Jackson area, click here.
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