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

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3 months ago

August 4, 2024

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 Gulf waters, moving north at 12 mph. The storm’s path has shifted east, leading to potential impacts along the Gulf Coast, including gusty winds and a moderate rip current risk. Heavy rainfall is anticipated, with some areas facing 15-20 inches, increasing concerns for flash flooding in northern Florida and parts of Georgia and the Carolinas.

Meteorologist Grant Skinner gives an update on the tropical activity in the Atlantic Basin. The News 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 inland, 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 chance of development, 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 Hurricane Season at https://www.wkrg.com/.

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FBI issues statement on offensive text messages

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21 hours ago

November 15, 2024

Staff Editor

www.youtube.com – WVTM 13 News – 2024-11-15 18:52:31

SUMMARY: The FBI is investigating racist text messages sent to students of color, including African American, Hispanic, and LGBTQIA+ communities, following the election. The offensive texts included messages like being “selected to pick cotton” at a plantation. Some students also received threats of deportation or being sent to reeducation camps. These messages have spread to high school students and were reported through both text and email. While no violence has been linked to these messages, the FBI is working with the Department of Justice, law enforcement, and school officials to investigate further.

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Missing Hunter Found Dead | Nov. 15, 2024 | News 19 at 4 p.m.

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22 hours ago

November 15, 2024

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www.youtube.com – WHNT News 19 – 2024-11-15 17:28:53

SUMMARY: The search for a missing hunter in Bankhead National Forest ended tragically when authorities located his body. Jeff Randall, a local expert, reported that 47-year-old Woodford had gone bow hunting and planned to return by 11 AM. When he failed to do so, his wife reported him missing. Search crews found his vehicle and searched through the night before discovering his body about 400 yards away. Sheriff Mack Sanders noted that rescue missions are frequent in this rugged area, often ending in heartbreak. The cause of death is under investigation by the sheriff’s office and the game warden.

Authorities say a hunter who was reported missing in the Bankhead National Forest was found dead on Friday morning.

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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First woman installed as commanding officer of NAS Pensacola

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23 hours ago

November 15, 2024

Staff Editor

www.youtube.com – WKRG – 2024-11-15 16:42:00

SUMMARY: Captain Shandra Maman Newman has made history as the first female commanding officer at NAS Pensacola, officially taking command from Captain Terry Village Shasha during a ceremony. Newman, who previously trained at the base 22 years ago, expressed joy in returning to the community, embracing the southern hospitality of Florida. Captain Shasha, after a 26-year Navy career, emphasized the significance of NAS Pensacola, acknowledging it as the finest installation. Newman expressed excitement for her new role, pledging to uphold the station’s legacy of serving the nation for 200 years.