SUMMARY: With the November 5th election approaching, today is the final deadline to register to vote in Tennessee. Voters can register online at goote.tn.gov, where about 80% of applications are completed. Traditional paper applications are also available and can be submitted by mail or dropped off at local election offices. Early voting begins next Wednesday and will continue through the end of the month.

Visit GoVoteTN.gov to register, update or check your registration.

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SUMMARY: Good morning! This week, East Tennessee will experience a fall-like shift in weather, with highs in the 70s and lows in the 40s and 50s due to a passing cold front that is mostly dry. Expect some cloud cover and comfortable northerly winds. In the tropics, Hurricane Milton has upgraded to a category 2 and is projected to become a major hurricane before landfall on Florida’s west coast midweek. While Milton will have significant impacts in Florida, East Tennessee will remain unaffected, with dry conditions expected. We’ll continue to monitor the situation.

Here is your morning weather report for Monday, October 7, 2024.

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SUMMARY: The toll from Hurricane Helen has risen to at least 230 confirmed deaths, with over 170 people still missing. As Florida braces for Hurricane Milton, crews are clearing debris while residents prepare by filling sandbags and stockpiling supplies. The National Hurricane Center warns that Milton will bring life-threatening storm surge and hurricane-force winds, affecting both the West and East Coasts. Forecasts suggest Milton may strengthen to a category 3 storm upon landfall. Efforts are underway to support recovery from Hurricane Helen while preparing for Milton’s impact.

The National Hurricane Center warned Sunday that Milton is expected to become “a major hurricane late Monday” and could reach Category 3 major hurricane strength as it barrels toward Florida’s Gulf Coast.

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