SUMMARY: Hurricane Helene struck Hartford, Tennessee, devastating the small river town’s whitewater rafting industry by flooding and damaging key outdoor centers like Smoky Mountain Outdoors, which was wiped out, and altering the Pigeon River’s flow. River guides like Noah Bryant experienced uncertainty, but six months later, rafting has returned. Smoky Mountain Outdoors has been rebuilt, and local businesses and tourism hubs like Gatlinburg are supporting recovery efforts. The river is now different—offering a new, exciting experience—and the community is resilient, working to welcome tourists back and share the story of recovery and transformation after the storm.

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SUMMARY: The U.S. Postal Service reported over 6,000 dog attacks on mail carriers nationwide in the past year, prompting its annual National Dog Bite Awareness Campaign. Los Angeles led with 77 incidents, followed by Houston (65) and Chicago (57). California topped states with 701 cases. The campaign, running throughout June under the hashtag #dogbiteawareness, urges pet owners to keep dogs secured during mail delivery to prevent attacks. USPS highlights that any dog can bite, even without prior aggression, and advises securing pets away from delivery areas. Unsecured dogs may lead to suspended mail service, emphasizing the importance of responsible pet ownership to protect postal workers.

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SUMMARY: May ended cooler and wetter than average, with temperatures below normal by about half a degree and rainfall totaling 7.63 inches at McGee Tyson Airport—making it the 8th wettest May on record. Some areas saw over 10 inches, helping erase drought conditions after a dry winter and spring fires. June marks the start of meteorological summer with a rainfall surplus and no drought. Today, scattered afternoon and evening storms are expected, some potentially strong with gusty winds and small hail. Smoke haze from Canadian wildfires lingers, affecting air quality. Early week will be drier and warmer before rain returns late week.

Here is your morning weather forecast for Sunday, June 1, 2025.

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