News from the South - Tennessee News Feed
PM Weather (1/30): Showers likely, breezy and mild with highs near 60 degrees on Friday
SUMMARY: Tonight, East Tennessee is bracing for a weather system bringing wind and rain through Friday. Rainfall is expected to be between half an inch to an inch, with higher amounts possible in northern areas. Winds will also increase, particularly in mountains and higher elevations, with gusts exceeding 50 mph in some regions. A wind advisory is in effect from 7 p.m. tonight until 10 a.m. Friday. After rainfall, the weekend promises drier conditions with partly cloudy skies and milder temperatures, reaching the mid-60s by Sunday. Next week looks warm with temperatures in the upper 60s.

Showers likely, breezy and mild. Drying by afternoon. Highs near 60 degrees. Lows in the lower 40s Friday night.
News from the South - Tennessee News Feed
Report finds cost to build single-family homes in TN could increase amid lumber tariffs
SUMMARY: Homebuyers in Middle Tennessee could face higher costs due to tariffs on imported materials, which account for about 7% of goods used in residential construction. A report from the National Association of Home Builders suggests that tariffs could increase the cost of building a new single-family home by $7,500 to $10,000. Softwood lumber, primarily sourced from Canada, and gypsum for drywall are key materials affected. Despite potential cost increases, Ole South Properties plans to avoid passing higher prices to buyers immediately, opting instead to build smaller homes. Industry leaders are hopeful that domestic suppliers will eventually meet demand.
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Plan to increase traffic safety in Hendersonville
SUMMARY: Hendersonville is initiating a traffic safety plan aimed at reducing congestion and accidents. The project focuses on redesigning the Old Shackle Island Road and Walton Ferry Road intersection, which has faced issues due to two closely positioned traffic signals causing confusion and accidents. This long-awaited enhancement, beginning in February, involves realigning power and water lines and includes construction impacting local businesses and homeowners. Expected to be finished by May 2027, the transformation aims to attract more investment and includes wider lanes and added sidewalks for pedestrians. Future projects include improvements to the exit 8 railroad tunnel for better access to Vietnam Veterans Boulevard.

Work has started on Hendersonville’s plan to reduce traffic congestion and accidents.
News from the South - Tennessee News Feed
PM Weather (3/17): Cooler, mostly sunny day with highs in the middle 50's
SUMMARY: Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Expect warm temperatures in the middle 50s this afternoon, with clear skies and sunshine. Meteorologist Rebecca Suweet forecasts a warming trend, reaching 60s and 70s tomorrow. Winds will shift to a south-southwesterly direction before a system brings rain and possible thunderstorms by Thursday. The Storm Prediction Center is monitoring the situation, though the severe weather risk seems lower in our area. Some flurries may occur, and scattered showers are predicted heading into Wednesday and Thursday, just in time for the official start of spring this weekend, with highs returning to the 60s.

Here is your evening weather forecast for Monday, March 17, 2024.
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