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Next chance for rain is several days away. Very mild temperatures as we end winter and head into spring. Also: more on #EarthHour coming up this Saturday evening and how you can participate.

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Meteorologist Austen Onek Mar 23

#WDEFNews12 #TimeSaverTraffic: At 5:10 PM EDT, Multi-vehicle accident on westbound I-24 around Westside Drive. Westbound traffic backed up past Missionary Ridge to near Moore Road. TDOT vehicles on scene. Alternate routes suggested.

Meteorologist Austen Onek Mar 19

Next chance for rain is several days away. Very mild temperatures as we end winter and head into spring.

Welcome to #WDEFNews12 exclusive video #weatherblog #WeatherOvertime for Wednesday, March 18, 2026 #ShareAndEnjoy

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Meteorologist Austen Onek Feb 13

#WDEFNews12 Time Saver Traffic - As of 7:45 PM EST, emergency road work continues at the I-24/Hwy 27 junction causing backups on I-24 westbound all the way to Missionary Ridge.

Heading west on I-24 past downtown Chattanooga tonight? Pack your patience or choose an alternate route.

Meteorologist Austen Onek Jan 2

#WDEFNews12 Time Saver Traffic: Interstate 75 Northbound in Bradley - Disabled Vehicle at MILE MARKER 19

As of 4:00 PM EST, Northbound Right Shoulder Blocked.

Meteorologist Austen Onek Dec 30

#WDEFNews12 #TimeSaverTraffic - Interstate 24 Eastbound in Hamilton - Multi-Vehicle Crash at MILE MARKER 184.8.

As of 5:30 PM EST, Eastbound 3 Left Lanes (of 5 Lanes) Blocked, Left Shoulder Blocked.

Meteorologist Austen Onek Nov 14

#WDEFNews12 #SkyBlog12 Satellites Tonight: The International Space Station will make another bright pass over the @WDEFNews12 area Friday evening, rising in the WNW around 7:10 PM EST, fading between Polaris and the north horizon around 7:14 PM. #KeepLookingUp

Meteorologist Austen Onek Nov 12

#WDEFNews12 #SkyBlog12 Backyard Astronomy - The International Space Station will rise in the NW tonight around 7:09 PM EST then fade near the North Star.

Immediately afterward, the Chinese space station will rise in the WNW around 7:13 PM EST and head towards the south.

Meteorologist Austen Onek Nov 11

#WDEFNews12 #TimeSaverTraffic - Clean-up continued on I-75N at the Bradley Ridgecut area, MM 17.0. Northbound right lane blocked, right shoulder blocked.

Meteorologist Austen Onek Jun 11, 2025

#WDEFNews12 #TimeSaverTraffic - As of 9:15 PM EDT, heavy traffic backup from I-75 N just north of the Georgia state line towards the I-24 construction zone. Alternate route might not be a bad idea.