SUMMARY: This week, the coast is celebrating the Fourth of July with fireworks, a key part of the festivities. Harrison County Fire Chief Pat Sullivan joined a show to provide safety tips and legal information on fireworks. Key recommendations include understanding the fireworks' functions, ensuring safety for children, and discussing plans with neighbors. He emphasized avoiding the use of sparklers by young kids due to high injury rates. Fireworks are illegal within city limits, although enforcement is often lenient. Chief Sullivan advised having water and a fire extinguisher nearby and respecting community norms to ensure everyone's safety and enjoyment.

This week, the Coast will celebrate the Fourth of July, with many celebrations including fireworks.

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SUMMARY: On the 4:00 show, Chef Jeffrey from the newly established “How We Tease Tacos and Wings” joined to discuss their offerings. The eatery has been met with strong community support since opening a month ago. Highlighted dishes include a “loaded Cajun pineapple” filled with chicken, shrimp, sausage, steak, tri-peppers, and onion served on a pineapple base, and homemade sauces like the Teriyaki-based Voodoo sauce. They also offer a variety of wings, including spicy pineapple flavored, and serve lunch and dinner six days a week. The restaurant is easily accessible from Highway 90 near Gulf Coast Community College.

It's Taco Tuesday in the 4 O'Clock Show kitchen as Howie T's Tacos and Wings joins the show.

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SUMMARY: Hurricane Barrel has weakened slightly to a Category 4 with winds of 155 mph, approaching Jamaica with potential for significant impact. The storm is facing wind shear, which is hindering its symmetry and strength, though it remains well-defined. High pressure over the Atlantic is steering Barrel towards the Yucatan Peninsula and possibly towards Mexico or Texas by the weekend. Barrel is notable for its intensity and early occurrence, ahead of the typical major hurricane schedule. Meanwhile, First Alert weather mentions showers and thunderstorms possibly cooling down temperatures influenced by a high-pressure system, with rain chances fluctuating through the Fourth of July weekend.

Eric's First Alert Forecast 5 p.m. Jul 2, 2024

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