SUMMARY: Meteorologist Cassie N. recaps significant global weather events. The Sahara Desert experienced rare flooding with over 50 years’ worth of rainfall in two days. In contrast, Mount Washington faced winter conditions with subzero wind chills. Phoenix recorded 21 consecutive days of extreme heat. Following Hurricane Milton’s landfall in Florida, which caused severe flooding and fatalities, residents are warned of lurking alligators and snakes. In Tennessee and North Carolina, recovery efforts continue post-Hurricane Helen, with significant damage to infrastructure and fatalities reported. Amidst this, the peak fall foliage is approaching, and residents may see their first frost this week.

Here are your weather headlines from East Tennessee and across the U.S. for Tuesday, Oct. 15.

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SUMMARY: Breaking news from Memphis reports that two Shelby County sheriff’s deputies were injured in two separate motorcycle crashes this morning. One deputy is in critical condition after being hit by a car while responding to another accident on Highway 64. The deputy originally struck is expected to be okay. A significant law enforcement response was observed, including a convoy escorting an ambulance with sirens blaring, shutting down sections of I-40 to expedite transport to Regional One trauma center. Investigators from the Tennessee Highway Patrol are examining the crash scene, while traffic on Highway 64 remains closed.

A Shelby County deputy was placed on life support after crashing into a car while on the way to another crash involving a motorcycle deputy. READ MORE: https://www.fox13memphis.com/news/one-deputy-on-life-support-another-injured-after-two-crashes-in-lakeland-scso-says/article_35a8002c-8af2-11ef-a554-63dd5722648a.html

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SUMMARY: U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee shows strong polling support with a 23-point lead over Democrat Gloria Johnson, according to a recent Beacon Center of Tennessee poll. Blackburn holds a 53% approval rating, while 35% disapprove of her performance. Independent candidate Pamela Moses garners 5% of the vote. In the presidential race, Donald Trump leads Kamala Harris by 21 points, although Harris performs better than Joe Biden who previously faced a 23-point deficit. Voters largely believe Trump would handle natural disasters better than Harris. Early voting in Tennessee begins Wednesday.

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