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Debby is now a hurricane, Flash flooding ongoing in Florida: Sunday 10p Update

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www.youtube.com – WKRG – 2024-08-04 22:13:52

SUMMARY: Hurricane Debbie, now classified as a Category 1 storm with 75 mph winds, is set to make landfall in Florida’s Big Bend on Monday morning. The National Hurricane Center reports its pressure has dropped to 985 mbars as it strengthens over the warm waters, moving north at 12 mph. The storm’s path has shifted east, leading to potential impacts along the Gulf Coast, gusty winds and a moderate rip current risk. Heavy rainfall is anticipated, with some facing 15-20 inches, increasing concerns for flash in northern Florida and parts of Georgia and the Carolinas.

Meteorologist Grant Skinner gives an on the tropical activity in the Atlantic Basin. The 5 First Alert Storm Team is tracking Hurricane Debby. It has maximum winds of 75 mph and is currently moving to the north at 12 mph. It continues to rapidly strengthen, and multiple threats are possible in the path of Debby. The biggest concern is flooding for parts of Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina. As Debby pushes , it will sit over these areas dumping 12-16 inches of rain with some spots near Savannah and Charleston seeing 16-20+ inches. Surge will climb to 6-10 ft in areas close to the center of Debby at landfall. Several tornadoes are possible for much of the Florida peninsula. Sustained winds will approach 85-95 mph with gusts higher near the center, and tropical storm force winds will extend out to SE AL, and much of GA, SC, and the coast of NC. For the News 5 area, drier air will move in behind this system lowering our rain chances a bit, and there will be an increased threat for rip currents to start the work week. We are also watching one other area in the central Atlantic that currently has a low of , but it could slowly develop over the next several days. It does not currently pose a threat to the News 5 area.

You can get all the latest tropical updates during the 2024 Atlantic at https://www.wkrg.com/.

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3 people recovering after a shooting at a party in Tuscaloosa

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www.youtube.com – WVTM 13 – 2024-09-16 08:23:12

SUMMARY: Three individuals are recovering from a shooting incident in Tuscaloosa that occurred during a large party on Lane early Sunday morning. reported that two of the victims sustained critical injuries, while the third is anticipated to survive. Authorities are seeking assistance from the public regarding the incident.

3 people recovering after a shooting at a party in Tuscaloosa

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Drier and warmer weather moves into Central Alabama for the week ahead

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www.youtube.com – WVTM 13 – 2024-09-16 06:08:04

SUMMARY: This morning features mostly dry conditions as rain diminishes, with good visibility reported from various sky cams. Current temperatures are around 73 degrees, with Gadsden reaching near 70 and some breaks in the clouds. Spotty showers may occur but widespread rain is unlikely. ‘s highs are expected to reach 82 in Birmingham, with even warmer temperatures of 85 in Attalla and 86 in Jacksonville. Tomorrow will see further drying, with summer-like temperatures persisting through the middle and later parts of the , with highs in the upper 80s expected Wednesday through Friday.

Drier and warmer weather moves into Central Alabama for the week ahead

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Austin High Senior Organizes Childhood Cancer Drive | September 15, 2024 | News 19 Late Edition

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www.youtube.com – WHNT 19 – 2024-09-15 22:48:55

SUMMARY: Decatur Schools is seeking community to bring comfort to fighting cancer. High school senior Alana Garth has initiated a for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, collecting new toys for St. Jude in Huntsville and protein drinks for at Clearview Cancer Institute. This initiative, named Eli’s Gifts in honor of her cousin who overcame leukemia in 2022, aims to benefit young cancer patients. Donations can be dropped off at Austin High School. For anyone in need of support, the Suicide Prevention Hotline can be reached by dialing 988.

Decatur City Schools is asking for your to comfort children battling cancer.

News 19 is North Alabama’s News Leader! We are the CBS affiliate in North Alabama and the Tennessee Valley since November 28, 1963.

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