Family killed as tree falls in Tennessee flood chaos
In East Ridge near Chattanooga, a mother father and child died when a saturated ground caused a large tree to collapse onto their car during heavy rain. Authorities say a man swept away remains missing as rescuers pulled people from flooded roads and homes, with 911 calls peaking and rescues continuing as waters receded.
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Southeast Storms Pop Up Again This Afternoon
Pop-up storms develop this afternoon over the Southeast and along the East Coast. Cooler air moves in over the Great Lakes and Upper Midwest while the South and Plains endure typical summer heat and humidity.
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