SUMMARY: The year’s top stories revealed significant reader interest in various topics. The most-viewed was ABC 33/40 meteorologist James Spann’s backlash for debunking hurricane-related conspiracy theories. The Alabama House voted to recognize Juneteenth as a holiday but left employees the option to take the day off or Jefferson Davis Day. Controversially, a new “Porn ID Law” raised privacy concerns, while a bill targeted librarians for shelving controversial books. Other stories included the fallout from controversy at a Prattville library, Alabama’s Safe Haven baby boxes introduction, and the Alabama Supreme Court declaring frozen embryos as children, sparking legislative chaos.

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SUMMARY: Meteorologist Grant Skinner reports a cold front that will keep temperatures seasonable in the coming days. Another front is expected to bring frigid conditions next week, starting Sunday into Monday, with lows dropping into the 20s. While it’s too early to predict wintry precipitation, the second half of next week will be notably cold. Currently, conditions are dry and cooler across the region, with temperatures around 60°F in Mobile and Northwest Florida. New Year’s Eve festivities will see temperatures drop into the low 50s by 11 p.m. Tomorrow, expect dry conditions, a high of 60°F, and continued sunshine.

We will end 2024 with clear and cooling conditions across the Gulf Coast! For your New Year’s Eve plans, temperatures will be dropping into the 40’s tonight with some inland spots sitting in the upper-30’s. Rain chances stay out of the picture into New Year’s Day and Thursday as well. Highs over the next couple of days will push to around 60°. Another front will pass on Friday, so a brief shower is possible overnight Thursday and into Friday. Lows stay at around 40 Thursday night. Friday’s front will keep things dry and cooler for most of the weekend, but another front will approach the area Sunday bringing a chance for showers and storms Sunday into Monday. Very cold air will move in behind that front with lows dropping into the 20’s and 30’s for multiple days with highs at around 50.

The WKRG News 5 First Alert Storm Team covers part of southeast Mississippi, southwestern Alabama, and northwest Florida. You can also view the full Tuesday evening forecast for the Gulf Coast here: https://tinyurl.com/5dp9smer
Follow Meteorologist Grant Skinner on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wkrggrant

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SUMMARY: Following severe storms, extensive damage has been reported in Clark County, particularly in Grove Hill. Debris, including a demolished business roof and toppled power lines, litter the area. The local US Bank sign is significantly damaged as well. In Mobile County, tornado-related damage is evident in the Georgetown Community with flooding, downed trees, and a tilted stop sign. In Summerdale, strong winds removed a home’s porch and caused similar destruction. Baldwin EMC crews are working to restore power, while vehicles in Tilman’s Corner suffered flooding. A lightning strike was also reported at Pinebrook apartments during the storms.

Strong storms damaged homes and buildings in Baldwin and Clarke Counties Saturday night into Sunday morning.

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