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Former KTVN Anchor John Mercer Dies

Apr 29, 2020
Apr 29, 2020

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Former KTVN Anchor John Mercer Dies

Former KTVN Anchor John Mercer Dies

Former KTVN anchor and reporter John Mercer died in a Chattanooga hospital last night after a heart-related emergency. His death is not related to COVID-19.

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* WHAT...High temperatures of 95 to 103 degrees with overnight lows
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HeatRisk and isolated Major HeatRisk (level 3 out of 4) in lower
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* WHERE...In California, Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra
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* WHEN...From 8 AM Wednesday to 8 AM PDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Heat-related illnesses will be more likely, especially
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