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UC Drought On The Decline; Rainfall Next Five Days Will Help

The southern portion of the Upper Cumberland remains in an extreme drought, but two chances at rain the next several days could make a significant impact. National Weather Service Nashville Meteorologist-in-Charge Krissy Hurley said it will take time to get beyond a very dry summer and fall. “It would probably take a good, you know, four to six inches total ... Read More »

Increased Rain Means More Mosquitoes

Expect mosquito populations to be on the rise with increased rainfall over the next several days. Most mosquito species prefer to lay eggs in slow-moving or stagnant water. Cookeville Public Works Director Greg Brown said the city offers residents free larvacide to prevent the population from growing. “We have these larvecide tablets that you can put in standing water that ... Read More »

Crossville Rainfall: 18 Inches Above Normal

If you think it’s been a wet year across the Upper Cumberland, the numbers back you up. The Crossville weather station stands some 18.5 inches above normal in rainfall since the start of 2020. National Weather Service meteorologists reported some 42.2 inches of rain have fallen this year. So far in May, some 7.1 inches of rain has fallen thus ... Read More »