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Milton continues to rapidly intensify

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www.youtube.com – WKRG – 2024-10-07 10:15:13

SUMMARY: Meteorologist Caroline KS from the News 5 First Alert Storm Team reports that Hurricane Milton has rapidly intensified from a Category 1 to a strong Category 4, with maximum winds of 155 mph and a minimum pressure of 933 mbar. Expected to become a Category 5 by 1 or 4 p.m. today, Milton is forecast to weaken due to wind shear before making landfall on Florida’s West Coast Wednesday evening. While local impacts will be minimal, high surf and rip current risks will arise. A cold front will block Milton’s progression into the area, resulting in mostly sunny weather with temperatures in the lower 80s by the weekend.

The National Hurricane Center (NHC) is issuing advisories on Hurricane MILTON located in the southwestern Gulf of Mexico.

Milton has undergone rapid intensification of the warm waters of the Western Gulf of Mexico. The system has become a category 4 hurricane and is expected to become a category 5 sometime Monday.
The storm will take and east and northeasterly track through the weekend and into early this week. A cold front slated to move through the northern Gulf Coast Monday and settle into the northern Gulf of Mexico Tuesday will act to block the system from moving north. A direct impact to the Alabama, Mississippi, and Northwest Florida Gulf Coasts is highly unlikely.The easterly track means significant impacts will be felt next week over the Central and Southern Florida Peninsula. This is terrible news for an area that continues to recover from Hurricane Helene.COASTAL EFFECTS: High waves and rip currents will be an issue as the system traverses the Gulf. Yellow or red flags are expected next week. Minor coastal flooding from high tides cannot be ruled out.
WIND: With the tropical system in the Gulf and building high pressure to the north, a tight pressure gradient will develop. This will lead to gusty north and northwest winds Tuesday through Thursday next week. Some gusts over 25 mph will be possible.

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Tuberville Agrees With Trump Administration | November 13, 2024 | News 19 at 6 p.m.

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www.youtube.com – WHNT News 19 – 2024-11-13 19:50:30

SUMMARY: In recent developments, Trump appointed Matt Gaetz as Attorney General, while Senator Tuberville expressed support for Trump’s plan to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education. Tuberville argues that education should be managed at the state level, criticizing the federal government’s involvement for worsening the state of education. He highlighted the importance of well-educated students for the country’s future and noted that dismantling the Department would require a Senate supermajority. In leadership news, Republicans elected John Thune as the new Senate Majority Leader, with Tuberville voting for Rick Scott and advocating for unity in support of Trump’s agenda.

President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to close the U.S. Department of Education, and Sen. Tommy Tuberville said he strongly supports the president’s plan.

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Heavy downpours and a few storms overnight, and Alabama's forecast could be influenced by future …

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www.youtube.com – WVTM 13 News – 2024-11-13 18:27:33

SUMMARY: Today, much-needed rain is falling across Alabama, particularly in Shelby County and southward, marking the best rainfall since Hurricane Francine in early September. Rain is currently recorded in Demopolis, moving towards Greene and Hale Counties, with expectations for storms tonight. Areas like Calera and Alabaster could see up to an inch of rain, while further northeast may receive less due to dry air. After rain subsides by morning, a sunny afternoon with lower humidity is anticipated. Additionally, Tropical Storm Sara may develop, potentially affecting rain patterns early next week as it approaches the Gulf Coast.

Heavy downpours and a few storms overnight, and Alabama’s forecast could be influenced by future Tropical Storm Sara

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Crash involving MPD vehicle

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www.youtube.com – WKRG – 2024-11-11 13:03:05

SUMMARY: A crash involving a Mobile police cruiser and at least two other vehicles occurred on Government Boulevard, west of Aelia Road. The accident resulted in significant damage, particularly to the passenger side of one car, and has almost flipped the police vehicle over. Two individuals were transported to the hospital. Mobile Fire Rescue assisted at the scene, and Mobile Police Department officers are also present. Traffic in the area is not heavily impacted, as drivers are managing to navigate around the site. Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

News 5 has learned more about a crash involving a Mobile Police Department vehicle that happened around noon on Monday.
Read the full story: https://www.wkrg.com/mobile-county/at-least-2-injured-after-crash-involving-mobile-police-department-vehicle/

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