SUMMARY: Governors from Southeastern states, despite their own challenges from Hurricane Helene, are aiding western North Carolina with disaster response efforts. Florida’s Gov. Ron DeSantis is sending a transportation crew and heavy equipment, including temporary bridges, to assist with damage assessments after significant flooding impacted major interstates. Alabama dispatched a 13-person team for search and rescue operations, while Mississippi sent generators and helicopters to support recovery efforts. Helene, a Category 4 storm, caused extensive flooding and devastation in several states, leaving many stranded in areas like Asheville, which received nearly 14 inches of rain.

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SUMMARY: An Alabama man, identified as Jonathan Basilia, has died following a tragic base jumping accident in Utah. Despite being an experienced wingsuit base jumper, he failed to check in after his jump. His body was discovered by a helicopter in extremely rugged terrain by a search team from the Utah Department of Public Safety.

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SUMMARY: The Atlantic tropics remain active, with areas likely to develop into storms, including potential Tropical Storm Leslie and storms Kirk and Joyce. The National Hurricane Center is closely monitoring a Caribbean area with a 40% chance of tropical development in the next week. Forecast models show differing paths for potential systems, with tracks affecting Florida and the Gulf of Mexico. Rain chances are low in the coming days, but some spotty showers are possible. Temperatures will warm into the mid-80s. Overall, pleasant weather is expected for events like Talladega and high school football this weekend.

Watching the Caribbean and Gulf for a tropical depression or storm next week. Alabama’s weekend forecast looks dry for Talladega races.

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