SUMMARY: On this Tuesday, weather updates indicate a heightened risk of showers and thunderstorms in Middle Tennessee, particularly in the northern Plateau counties. The Storm Prediction Center has issued a level two risk, forecasting multiple bands of moderate to heavy rain throughout the afternoon and into the evening. A cold front is expected to slow, bringing persistent moisture and potentially tropical impacts from the remnants of Tropical Storm Helen. Anticipate 2-3 inches of rain by the week‘s end, with temperatures remaining cooler. Rain chances are expected to decrease slightly over the weekend. Stay tuned for ongoing updates.

Here is your afternoon weather report on Tuesday, Sept. 24.

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SUMMARY: In South Nashville, four juveniles, reportedly as young as 12, have been arrested after allegedly firing shots at a Metro police officer and a helicopter. The incident began when an undercover officer, investigating an unrelated case at Haven Apartments, was targeted by shots from a red Dodge vehicle. As the officer pursued, the suspects continued shooting, damaging the police vehicle. The Dodge later crashed after hitting another vehicle, and the suspects fled into a wooded area, but were apprehended with the help of the Tennessee Highway Patrol. Metro Nashville Public Schools were notified, causing some bus delays.

Shots were fired at officers and a police helicopter in an incident in southeast Nashville, according to the Metro Nashville Police Department.

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SUMMARY: East Tennessee experienced a beautiful sunset this Monday, despite some scattered storms. A forecasted drought predicament is expected to improve with increased rain chances this week, beginning with a frontal system on Wednesday and a tropical system, Helen, arriving Thursday night into Friday. Helen may strengthen into a hurricane before impacting Florida and then weakening over East Tennessee, bringing heavy rain and wind. Spotty thunderstorms are anticipated through the evening, with patchy fog overnight. Overall, the region can expect warm temperatures, with higher rain chances leading to a calmer weekend ahead in the lower 80s.

Partly cloudy with scattered showers and storms. Highs in the middle to upper 80s. Lows in the middle 60s Tuesday night.

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