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Wednesday 5 AM Tropical Update: Milton to make landfall as cat 4

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www.youtube.com – WWLTV – 2024-10-09 05:02:23

SUMMARY: Hurricane Milton remains a powerful category 5 storm with sustained winds of 160 mph, expected to make landfall in Florida tonight as a category 4 hurricane. It is moving northeast at 14 mph, predicted to impact areas from Tampa to Orlando with severe wind, storm surge of 10 to 15 feet, and heavy rainfall. Hurricane Hunters report the storm is still strong, although it may lose intensity. The storm’s path is being closely monitored, with potential impacts reaching as far north as Daytona Beach. After the storm passes, conditions will improve in Florida with a cool front expected next week.

Hurricane Milton remains a powerful Category 5 hurricane Wednesday morning. The storm is expected to make landfall on the west side of Florida late Wednesday night as a major hurricane. It will bring life-threatening storm surge up to 15 feet along with damaging winds. The landfall location will likely be somewhere from Tampa Bay down through Sarasota.

Upper-level winds will increase over Milton today, knocking the intensity of winds down, but unfortunately, the surge is coming regardless of the category of the hurricane. The worst impacts will be felt Wednesday evening into the early morning hours on Thursday.

Hurricane Milton peaked Monday afternoon as a powerful category 5 storm with winds of 180 mph and minimum pressure of 897 mb. This makes it one of the top 5 most strongest hurricanes on record in the Atlantic basin.

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Fox 14 Your Morning News: Glicked Movie Weekend

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November 22, 2024

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www.youtube.com – KTVE – 2024-11-22 09:18:11

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This weekend, both Wicked and Gladiator 2 hit theaters, drawing comparisons to last year’s Barbenheimer phenomenon. Wicked, directed by John M. Chu and starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, adapts the beloved musical about the friendship between Elphaba and Glinda, projected to earn $100 million in its debut. Meanwhile, Gladiator 2, directed by Ridley Scott and starring Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal, and Denzel Washington, returns 24 years after the original film, following Lucius as he tries to restore Rome. Both films, over two and a half hours long, are anticipated contenders for awards season.

Fox 14 Your Morning News: Glicked Movie Weekend.

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Law enforcement agencies slam Bexar County sheriff’s policy that rejects certain inmates from jail

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November 21, 2024

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www.youtube.com – KSAT 12 – 2024-11-21 22:29:21

SUMMARY: Bear County law enforcement agencies express concern over a new booking policy by Sheriff Javier Salazar, which delays jail intake for suspects requiring medical screening. The directive, aimed at addressing jail deaths, mandates that suspects detoxing from substances or with serious medical conditions must be evaluated at a hospital before booking. This has led to significant delays and complications for officers, with reports of suspects being released instead of booked. Smaller agencies worry that the policy jeopardizes public safety. Despite the concerns raised, Sheriff Salazar maintains that the policy is necessary to improve health outcomes for detainees.

Several area law enforcement agencies said a new directive from Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar puts public safety at risk.

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Thursday 5PM First Weather: Few degrees colder next two mornings

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November 21, 2024

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www.youtube.com – WWLTV – 2024-11-21 17:12:59

SUMMARY: Chilly air has settled in, and temperatures are expected to drop further tonight and into the weekend. Chief meteorologist Chris Franklin reports that temperatures will be a few degrees colder, with widespread 30s on the North Shore and 50s in the metro area. Clear skies have resulted in high temperatures staying below average, with daytime highs in the 60s. The colder air might allow North Shore areas to reach the 30s and create patchy frost by Saturday morning. Chris will provide updates on how long this cold spell will last as Thanksgiving approaches.

WWL Louisiana Chief Meteorologist Chris Franklin with a first look at New Orleans-area forecast for Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024.

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