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: Brad Collins, a 43-year-old repeat assault offender, has been charged with punching two young women on Cumberland Avenue in Knoxville. The incident occurred just before 9:00 AM, where an 18-year-old and a 20-year-old reported being assaulted—one was punched in the face, while the other was punched and choked. One victim was treated on-site, and the other was hospitalized for a cut above her eye. Collins faces charges of aggravated assault and assault, adding to his previous record, which includes assault, public indecency, and criminal trespassing.

The Knoxville Police said one of the victims was taken to the hospital for a large cut above her eye.

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SUMMARY: Hazardous materials pose significant daily risks, with the U.S. averaging over 66 incidents of spills, leaks, and crashes involving toxic chemicals each day, totaling more than 24,000 last year. In Brinkley, Arkansas, a semi crash involving military-grade explosives underscored these dangers, prompting lengthy evacuation efforts. Memphis, a key transportation hub, is particularly vulnerable due to its dense traffic of hazardous materials via trucks and trains. Reports from various sources indicate an uptick in hazardous incidents, primarily due to improved reporting. The National Transportation Safety Board advocates for stricter safety regulations to mitigate risks, especially for first responders dealing with these hazardous situations.

Memphis is the nation’s transportation hub, with tens of thousands of semi-trucks, airplanes, and train cars moving through our area every day. Whether you realize it or not, many of those transport vehicles contain hazardous materials.

The substances may be poisonous, radioactive, corrosive, and/or flammable. Even more concerning, data show an increasing number of spills, leaks, and crashes involving those toxic chemicals.

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