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NOAA predicts above average 2025 hurricane season
SUMMARY: NOAA forecasts a 60% chance of an above-normal 2025 hurricane season, predicting 13-19 named storms, 6-10 hurricanes, and 3-5 major hurricanes, exceeding average counts. Warm Atlantic ocean waters and weak wind shear, with no El Nino to disrupt storm growth, contribute to this outlook. The West African monsoon will shift north, strengthening tropical waves moving west. Names will start with Andrea and end with Wendy. Though Tennessee isn’t coastal, hurricanes can cause severe inland flooding and tornadoes, as seen with past storms like Helen and Frederick, impacting Tennessee and nearby states with deadly floods and infrastructure damage.
NOAA is predicting another very active hurricane season.
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Could you eat this much ice cream after walking 1,100 miles? Some Appalachian Trail hikers try
SUMMARY: Sam Cooper, a thru-hiker on the Appalachian Trail, tackled the half-gallon ice cream challenge at Pine Grove Furnace State Park in Pennsylvania after hiking seven rain-soaked miles. The challenge, a tradition for over 40 years, involves consuming a half-gallon of ice cream, often seen as a rite of passage at the trail’s midpoint. Hikers burn up to 6,000 calories daily, making such indulgences both a burden and a calorie boost. Around 50 hikers have completed the challenge this year, earning a wooden spoon and bragging rights, despite many calling it “pure misery.” The trail is filled with quirky traditions amid a grueling journey that can take six months.
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Nate Ament and Ja’Kobi Gillespie making impact early for Vol basketball
SUMMARY: Freshman Nate Ament, a 6’9” forward and the highest-rated signee in Tennessee men’s basketball history, and hometown transfer Ja’Kobi Gillespie are making early impacts for the Vols. Gillespie, a point guard from Greenville who transferred from Maryland, is quickly adapting and impressing coaches with his natural talent and playmaking ability. Ament’s size, versatility, and ability to perform like a guard despite his height have already amazed teammates and coaches. With only four scholarship players returning, these two are expected to be major contributors as summer practices progress and the new season approaches for Tennessee basketball.
Five-star freshman Nate Ament and transfer point guard Ja’Kobi Gillespie are expected to be big pieces for the Vols this season.
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TWRA stresses boater safety, regulations as summer season kicks off
SUMMARY: The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency reminds boaters that basic safety equipment is required on Tennessee waters. Each person must have a properly fitting, wearable U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket. Boats must carry a fire extinguisher, visible lights, and an ignition kill switch safety lanyard, which must be attached to the operator. Although not always required, throwable flotation devices, horns or whistles, and visual distress signals are strongly recommended. Boating drivers must pass a safety class, especially those born before 1989. Reckless operation near other boats is a class A misdemeanor, punishable like boating under the influence.
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