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Comet visible just after sunset

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4 months ago

October 13, 2024

www.youtube.com – WKRN News 2 – 2024-10-13 22:41:34

SUMMARY: After sunset in the coming nights, you may want to wear a coat as temperatures will be cool. A comet, possibly named Atlas, is visible with the naked eye for the first time, as captured by Jim Opel in Castalian Springs. Previously, it required binoculars to see. The comet has been visible in the morning for two weeks, and it will rise higher in the sky each evening, particularly noticeable about 40 to 45 minutes after sunset. By October 21st, it will be noticeably higher, with its tail pointing upward. A map will be available online for guidance.

Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS has been slightly visible during the early mornings for a couple of weeks now, but it took binoculars to see it.

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PM Weather (2/6): Becoming partly cloudy and a little cooler Friday

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3 hours ago

February 6, 2025

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www.youtube.com – WBIR Channel 10 – 2025-02-06 18:11:34

SUMMARY: Tonight, strong to severe thunderstorms are expected across East Tennessee, with potential damage from wind gusts and heavy rainfall until 11 PM. The highest risks are north of the 40, with possible localized flooding. Stay alert and keep your devices charged, as the weather app will provide updates. After a cooler, dry Friday, expect warm conditions on Saturday, followed by more showers late Saturday night into Sunday. Next week may bring heavy and potentially excessive rainfall, leading to flooding concerns. A total of 3 to 5 inches of rain is projected across the region. Stay safe and weather-aware.

Highs near 60 degrees. Most of the day with be dry but rain chances return during the evening. Lows in the upper 40s Friday night.

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'Let's see what happens': Tennessee Republicans look to challenge Supreme Court ruling with bill on undocumented students

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4 hours ago

February 6, 2025

Staff Editor

www.wkrn.com – Tori Gessner – 2025-02-06 17:05:00

SUMMARY: Some Tennessee lawmakers are supporting a bill allowing school districts to opt out of enrolling undocumented students, challenging a 1982 Supreme Court ruling that prohibits denying public education to these children. House Majority Leader William Lamberth and Speaker of the House Cameron Sexton acknowledge potential legal battles. The bill follows significant increases in undocumented student populations, straining local resources, particularly in Rutherford County. Lawmakers argue the influx of undocumented students leads to absenteeism and declining test scores. Lamberth expressed a desire to revisit the Supreme Court decision, citing changing circumstances over the past four decades.

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Weather Impact Alert (2/6): Tornado watch issued for southern KY counties

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13 hours ago

February 6, 2025

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www.youtube.com – WBIR Channel 10 – 2025-02-06 07:15:59

SUMMARY: Good morning! It’s a busy Thursday with potential strong to severe thunderstorms expected across the region, including East Tennessee. Currently, Southeastern Kentucky faces a level one risk from the Storm Prediction Center and is under a tornado watch until 11 AM. We’ve seen multiple storms with tornado warnings this morning, but expect relatively quiet conditions early in the day. Thunderstorms will increase in coverage by afternoon as a cold front approaches. We anticipate heavy rainfall totaling 1-2 inches by the weekend, with a cooler trend ahead. Stay tuned for updates throughout the day.