SUMMARY: The weather this week in East Tennessee is fall-like, with sunny days in the 70s and cool nights in the 40s, providing a stark contrast to Hurricane Milton’s impending landfall in West Central Florida. Milton, expected to hit between Tampa and Sarasota as a major Category 3 hurricane late Wednesday night, may cause devastating impacts including significant storm surge and inland flooding. Although it has weakened from a Category 5, it still poses serious threats with peak storm surge exceeding a foot and rainfall potentially reaching similar amounts. Recovery will likely be prolonged, affecting Florida extensively.

This week will be filled with abundant sunshine, cooler temps, and dry conditions.

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SUMMARY: NOAA’s hurricane hunter aircraft recently captured footage of its crew flying into Hurricane Milton over the Gulf of Mexico. The team collects crucial data on the storm, enduring significant turbulence. The video was filmed on a day when Milton intensified into a Category 5 hurricane, moving north toward Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula. According to NOAA, the data gathered during such missions aids hurricane researchers in better understanding storms and enhances forecast models, ultimately improving preparedness and response efforts.

Video from NOAA shows its Hurricane Hunter aircraft flying straight into Hurricane Milton in the Gulf of Mexico.

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SUMMARY: Newport utilities customers are no longer required to boil their water before drinking. The utility company conducted thorough testing, confirming that the water meets safety standards. Residents can now consume tap water safely, but it is advised to run the faucets for a few minutes to flush out any lingering water in the pipes.

The company tested all the water and they said it meets safety standards.

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