Midstate
Coverage of Midstate in the Nexus archive.
- Flood watch in effect through Sunday as heavy rain threatens saturated areas of Midstate
A Flood Watch is in effect from Thursday at 1 p.m. through Sunday at 6 p.m. in Midstate areas due to heavy rain, with up to 3 to 4 inches of rain expected in already saturated regions. Flash flooding is possible in urban and low-lying areas, and residents are urged to avoid driving through flooded roads.
- Pets can ‘bake to death’ in dog houses, direct sunlight during heat wave, Midstate animal control warns
Coffee County Animal Control (CCAC) warns pet owners in Tennessee that pets can die of heat exhaustion during a heat wave if left in direct sunlight or without water and shade. The agency emphasizes that dog houses, especially plastic ones, can act as 'easy bake-ovens' and will issue animal cruelty citations for failing to protect pets. CCAC also urges residents to report animals in danger, citing a past incident where a dog died due to lack of shade and water.