Investigators probe Tennessee plastics factory after deaths during Helene flooding

Tennessee state authorities are investigating the company behind a plastics factory where 11 workers were swept away in Hurricane Helene floodwaters. Two died, and five are still missing.

A sunny but cooler mid-week
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Highs in the upper 60s today but return to 70 tomorrow.

Metro Detroit weather: Bright skies with highs in the 60s Wednesday

Despite the chill, we’ve got a gorgeous day on tap, with nothing more than a few high, thin clouds drifting overhead this morning.

Much cooler feel Wednesday
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Despite the cooler feel waking up, a gorgeous day is on tap. Alan Longstreet has what to expect.

Large-scale flood study in metro Detroit begins amid extreme weather

This week, hundreds died and thousands were displaced by flooding in southern states, impacting areas thought to be a refuge from such natural disasters.

Hundreds of US troops battle devastation caused by 'biblical' Helene floods

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper said Helene has caused unprecedented devastation across the western portion of the state. He emphasized the scale of the recovery ahead, stating: "This will be a long and difficult recovery."

Metro Detroit weather: Some rain possible to start October

As we kick off a brand-new month, we will see some changes in our forecast, including rain and cooler temps.

Join the effort: How you can help Hurricane Helene's devastated communities

Relief efforts are underway, with government agencies and aid organizations like the American Red Cross, Samaritan's Purse, and the Salvation Army providing assistance.

Helene aftermath latest: At least 120 dead, NC communities still isolated

Helene left a trail of widespread damage across the U.S. Southeast, killing at least 120 people and hundreds of others still unaccounted for.

Asheville residents battling 'apocalyptic' aftermath of Hurricane Helene after deadly flooding, landslides

One Asheville, North Carolina resident sounded the alarm as his community battles the devastation left by Hurricane Helene, detailing the "apocalyptic weekend" as the death toll continues to rise while millions are left without power and water. 

Tropical Storm Kirk forms, forecast to become large, powerful hurricane this week: NHC

Tropical Storm Kirk (formerly Tropical Depression 12) formed over the Atlantic Ocean Monday morning and is forecast to become a "large and powerful hurricane" later this week, the National Hurricane Center said.

East Tennessee K-9 officer lost in Helene's historic floods found among dead

An East Tennessee police department is grieving the tragic loss of a K-9 officer who was swept away by the devastating flash floods that ravaged the region in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.

Drier Monday
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Variably cloudy today with temperatures above seasonal. Rain late Tuesday with cooler readings Wednesday. Meteorologist Lori Pinson has your forecast.

Helene latest: 84 dead, over 1,000 people unaccounted for in western NC

The death toll continues to climb and some 2.5 million people remained without power Sunday as recovery in the Southeast US begins from devastating Hurricane Helene.