A Local 8 Weather Alert has been issued for today. Because of the threat of rain, thunder and even hail, outdoor activities may be disrupted or inconvenienced. What's going on? An upper-level low will be moving across East Tennessee today, creating a more unstable atmosphere.
CROSSVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) -- Freezing rain started falling in Crossville around 4 a.m. Friday morning and continued through late afternoon.
The sidewalk is one of the first things to freeze. Later tree branches were coated.
Many travelers decided to stay in Crossville, rather than try to drive in the dangerous weather.