Record heat today!

Near record heat today!
The record for the Tri-Cities is 89 set in 2010.

Traffic Alert: Work zone congestion is 4 miles on I-81 northbound at mile marker 36.7. Please use an alternate route if possible. Check 511virginia.org for the latest traffic updates.

myTDOT crews setting up to pave on SR 93 between Rheatown Road and Robertson Road in Greene County. One lane closed. Traffic directed through the area with temporary traffic signal.

Vivid double rainbow over Bristol, VA yesterday evening. Looking from I-81.
From April Watson via Chime In.
The National Weather Desk

Check out this double rainbow in Bluff City, TN yesterday!
From Amy Shaver via Chime In.
The National Weather Desk

Vibrant sunrise over Jonesborough, TN this morning.
From Sandy Bush via Chime In.
The National Weather Desk

myTDOT crews are milling and paving on SR 70N in Hawkins County today, just past the Greene County line. Flaggers are in place to direct motorists. Please use extreme caution as workers are very close to traffic. ⚠️ ⛔️ #myTDOT #WorkWithUs

Traffic Alert: Work zone congestion is 4 to 5 miles on I-81 northbound at mile marker 36.7. Use an alternate route if possible. Check 511virginia.org for traffic updates.

Check out these azaleas in Johnson City, TN!
From Darrell Rhodes via Chime In.
The National Weather Desk

This camera took a licking and kept on ticking!
From Steven Mullins in Norton, VA via Chime In.
The National Weather Desk

Beautiful sunset over Clintwood, VA.
From Valerie Dotson via Chime In.
The National Weather Desk

A magnificent sunrise over South Holston Lake this morning.
From Judy Smithson.

Traffic Alert: Tractor-trailer crash on I-81 southbound at mile marker 37.2 in Smyth County. Congestion is at 5 miles. Please use an alternate route if possible. Check 511virginia.org for the latest traffic information.

UPDATE: Oretha Kollie has been located and is safe. Thanks for helping us get the word out! #TNSilverAlert

A #TNSilverAlert has been issued on behalf of the Jonesborough Police Department for 55 y/o Oretha Kollie.

Oretha may be in the Memphis area and is believed to be traveling in a 2005 red Honda Pilot with TN tag BBD4724.

Spot her? Call the Jonesborough PD at 423-753-1053.

An Endangered Child Alert has been issued on behalf of the Kingsport Police Department for 8m/o Sephrona McCullough.

She is believed to be with Mason McCullough, who may be in the area of Topsail, NC.
 
If you see Sephrona or Mason, call 1-800-TBI-FIND. 1/X

Full moon over Mount Carmel, TN.
The full moon in April is named the 'Pink Moon' after the pink flowers that bloom in spring.
From Wayne Goins via Chime In.
The National Weather Desk

Awesome sunrise looking toward Holston Mountain from Jonesborough, TN.
From Sandy Bush via Chime In.
The National Weather Desk

Good Tuesday morning!