May 19, 2013
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.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT)-- The East Tennessee Region of the American Red Cross is preparing to open evacuation shelters in Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama.
The Red Cross is delpoying 21 additional volunteers, including 11 people based with the Knoxville area chapter, who will leave Tuesday.
Other volunteers include members from Chattanooga and the Tri-Cities. Each volunteer is expected to serve at least two weeks.
