SUMMARY: After a lovely Sunday in Dandridge, temperatures reached 65°F, 15 degrees above normal. The week will start with sunshine and temperatures 10 to 20 degrees above seasonal averages, but a shift is expected mid-week, bringing chances of rain. Overnight lows will be in the upper 30s. While the early week remains sunny, increasing cloud cover will move in by Tuesday. Rain is likely by Wednesday, with risks of thunderstorms. Dry conditions persist despite some recent rainfall, so upcoming rain could help alleviate drought issues. Make sure to enjoy the pleasant start to the week and keep an umbrella handy later on.

Spring-like temps will continue through the week as temps climb to near 70°. Rain chances increase by the middle of the week.

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SUMMARY: Police and First Responders responded to Opry Mills mall amid rumors of a shooting, which later were debunked. The commotion originated from a fight between a woman and her boyfriend, an employee at the mall, with no evidence of a weapon. Witnesses mistook the chaos for a shooting, leading to panic and minor injuries as people rushed to exit the mall. The mall was placed on lockdown while police conducted searches. Many feared for their safety due to recent acts of gun violence, exacerbating the panic. Traffic was also heavily impacted as emergency vehicles responded to the scene.

Police and first responders rushed to Opry Mills Mall following an incident Saturday afternoon, but despite the rumors circulating on social media, that incident was not a shooting, according to officials.

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SUMMARY: The weekend has been pleasant, with temperatures reaching a high of 53°F and no rain reported. Despite a deficit in precipitation for January, hopes are high for more rain this month. Tonight, dense fog may form in the valley, impacting visibility, but sunny conditions are expected by late morning. Temperatures will increase, with highs near 60°F tomorrow and potentially close to 70°F by midweek, accompanied by a possibility of rain and thunderstorms. The following week should see above-average temperatures despite a front, which may bring additional rainfall and help alleviate drought conditions.

We gradually warm back up this weekend with much warmer temperatures returning into next week. The next chance for showers comes late next week.

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