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Morning Weather (2/16): Multiple flash flood warnings in place, gusty winds and rain possible
SUMMARY: East Tennessee is facing significant weather conditions this Sunday, with recent rain leading to various flooding warnings. Flash flooding is particularly notable in Morgan and Scott Counties, as well as parts of Virginia. River flood warnings are in effect for the Pow and Clinch Rivers, expected to crest and peak by Monday and Tuesday. Wind advisories have been issued, with gusts up to 70 mph in mountainous areas. Temperatures are dropping from mild to the 20s. Light snow is anticipated later in the day, with potential light accumulation on grassy areas. A colder week ahead, with more snow expected.
Here is your morning weather forecast for Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025.
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Building housing fireworks goes up in flames after electric box fire
SUMMARY: A building housing fireworks in White Haven caught fire due to an electrical box overheating, causing an accidental blaze. Firefighters from Memphis responded overnight, battling flames with fireworks igniting inside the structure. A charred and overheated electrical meter was identified as the fire’s origin. Video footage showed intense flames and smoke alongside sporadic fireworks going off. Though the building suffered total loss, firefighters remained on scene to extinguish hot spots and prevent reignition. Authorities confirmed the owner was storing fireworks inside, which fueled the fire’s intensity and hazards faced by emergency crews during containment efforts.
Fireworks lit up the night sky while a building burned after a spark ignited in a building’s electrical box. READ MORE: https://www.fox13memphis.com/news/whitehaven-building-housing-fireworks-goes-up-in-flames-mfd-says/article_5778dbe5-2ca1-43c1-b007-e8571c1d9959.html
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Tennessee bill would ban masks for law enforcement following ICE roundups
SUMMARY: A Tennessee bill proposed by Rep. Justin Jones aims to ban law enforcement from wearing masks and requires visible identification on uniforms. The “Stop American Gestapo Act” responds to concerns about masked, plain-clothed federal agents, especially ICE, making arrests that fuel fear and confusion in immigrant communities. Advocates highlight risks of impersonation, harassment, and threats to public safety. Opposing bills by Republicans like Sen. Marsha Blackburn seek to protect agents’ anonymity to safeguard their families. Jones argues law enforcement should not operate anonymously and hopes for bipartisan support to prioritize safety over politics. The session resumes next January.
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Father living in U.S. for over 20 years detained by ICE outside Bartlett home
SUMMARY: Edgar Perez says his father, Hernando Granado, a hard-working migrant in the U.S. for 23 years, was detained by ICE outside their Bartlett home without a warrant. Granado, who came from Mexico seeking the American dream as a construction worker, has no criminal record, but ICE targeted him possibly after he submitted a G325 form to immigration authorities. Perez shared that the arrest, captured on a ring camera, felt like a harsh shock, as his father was treated like a criminal despite never having been jailed. Granado will be transferred to a detention center in Louisiana, and Perez vows to fight for his return.
A father who’s lived in the U.S. for more than 20 years was detained by ICE at his home. READ MORE: https://www.fox13memphis.com/news/father-living-in-u-s-for-over-20-years-detained-by-ice-outside-bartlett-home/article_b05cb0a8-f1a8-4be8-984f-fe5df55b9b9a.html
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