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Slow Clearing Skies Sunday, Tracking Milton: Saturday Evening Forecast 10/5/2024

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4 months ago

October 5, 2024

www.youtube.com – WKRG – 2024-10-05 18:58:40

SUMMARY: Tropical Storm Milton is projected to impact Florida’s West Coast and Peninsula, with landfall expected Wednesday afternoon. The storm may strengthen into a major hurricane as it approaches, influenced by a cold front moving south. Hurricane hunters will provide updated data on the storm’s path and intensity in the coming days. Meanwhile, areas that recently experienced Hurricane Helen are particularly vulnerable. Locally, minor impacts like increased rip current risks and gusty winds are anticipated. Current weather is mostly cloudy with brief offshore showers, but temperatures remain warm, with a cool-down expected next week.

We only saw some brief showers today along the coast, and Sunday will bring more of the same besides more breaks in the clouds by the second half of the day. Overnight, temperatures will drop to around 70°. Highs by the afternoon will be back in the mid-80’s for Sunday. Monday will be warmer in the upper-80’s, but once a cold front can dive south and through the area later in the day on Monday, we will see drier conditions for much of next week with highs dropping into the low-80’s by Thursday and lows dropping to around 60°. That front will keep any tropical activity to the south of the News 5 area. The News 5 First Alert Storm Team is tracking Kirk and Leslie which are both hurricanes in the central Atlantic, but these do not pose a threat to our area. There is a new area off the west coast of Africa that has a low chance of formation, and it also does not pose a threat. The last system is Tropical Storm Milton in the western Gulf of Mexico. It is forecast to become a major hurricane before making landfall along the west coast of Florida bringing significant impacts to the FL peninsula. A cold front will keep this system on that east/northeast track, so no direct impacts are expected for the News 5 area. Rough surf and gusty winds will still be possible as this system passes far to our south next week.

The WKRG News 5 First Alert Storm Team covers part of southeast Mississippi, southwestern Alabama, and northwest Florida. You can also view the full Saturday 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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January 17, 2025

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www.youtube.com – WKRG – 2025-01-17 08:26:52

SUMMARY: In today’s News 5 segment, Shamani Baker and guest Grant Skinner discuss local news stories, including a mobile truck fire captured on video and a proposed Florida bill aimed at protecting pets during disasters. They also cover the case of a woman charged with shooting her husband and the family’s hope for closure after a missing person was found. The pair engages with viewers on their favorite video game consoles and upcoming events, including the Martin Luther King Day celebration. The weather forecast hints at potential wintry precipitation next week. Tune in for details on the news and weather updates.

A pickup truck in flames last night near a storefront in West Mobile, a bill filed to protect dogs during disasters, and a woman’s family says her body should have been found sooner.

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National law enforcement staffing shortage continues, Daphne PD seeking more officers

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5 days ago

January 16, 2025

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www.youtube.com – WKRG – 2025-01-16 19:37:50

SUMMARY: Law enforcement agencies nationwide, including Daphne, are facing significant staffing shortages, with the Daphne Police Department currently having six openings. Chief Brian Gosby highlighted that this situation strains officers, who spend around 90% of their time responding to calls rather than proactive policing. Contributing factors include a negative national perception of police and concerns among experienced officers about legal repercussions. A 2024 survey reveals over 70% of police agencies find recruiting new officers more challenging than five years ago, and the number of qualified applicants has also diminished, with departments unwilling to compromise standards to address the shortages.

The City of Daphne, like many other communities nationwide, is dealing with a shortage of police officers.
FULL STORY: https://trib.al/U2UI2cV

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News 5 Now at 8 |January 16, 2025

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6 days ago

January 16, 2025

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www.youtube.com – WKRG – 2025-01-16 08:34:57

SUMMARY: On News 5, hosts Bill Rials and Shiman Baker discuss weather forecasts predicting warming temperatures leading to a 70-degree Saturday, with a concern about a potential snowstorm. They also cover the latest news, including Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s reluctance to finalize a hostage deal with Hamas. The Holly Nar water system proposes a 12% rate increase, and a 70-year-old man faces child sex abuse charges. Additionally, animal cruelty charges arise against a Foley man who shot at his dogs. The day ends with mobile city leaders lighting a tree, and viewers are encouraged to share their experiences with scams.

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