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Sun & Cloud Mix Monday with Coastal Storms, Tracking PTC Six: Sunday Evening Forecast 9/8/2024

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5 months ago

September 8, 2024

www.youtube.com – WKRG – 2024-09-08 17:25:59

SUMMARY: Meteorologist Grant Skinner shared an update on potential Tropical Cyclone 6, which is expected to bring tropical storm-force winds to Mexico over the next 48 hours. The National Hurricane Center has issued advisories, as the system is likely to strengthen while moving towards the Texas and Louisiana coast. It may reach Category 1 strength upon landfall, affecting areas from Houston to south of Lafayette, but will weaken quickly afterward. The Gulf Coast is anticipating increased rain chances, with up to 70% expected mid-week, along with rough surf and gusty winds. Cooler temperatures in the upper 70s to low 80s are also expected.

Most places north of I-10 were able to see more sunshine today, so it was also a lot warmer. This evening and tonight, we will see partly cloudy skies and a small chance for a coastal shower. Isolated showers and a few storms are possible Monday as a surface trough sits over the area and a boundary lingers offshore, but most places north of I-10 should remain mostly dry. Highs will sit in the mid- to upper-80’s with low-80’s along the coast. Rip current risk will be moderate through Tuesday then high by Wednesday. As the week progresses, rain chances will increase as tropical moisture streams into the area. The best chances for showers and storms are on Wednesday and Thursday. The higher rain chances will keep temperatures cooler in the low- to mid-80’s for most of the work week. By next weekend, we will see lower rain chances and temperatures in the upper-80’s. In the tropics, we are tracking Potential Tropical Cyclone Six and two other areas. PTC Six is moving northwest at 5 mph and has 50 mph winds. The current model guidance keeps this system in the westernmost portions of the Gulf tracking it towards TX/LA. Tropical moisture will be drawn into the News 5 area bringing higher rain chances for Wednesday and Thursday. The next name is Francine. Two more areas are in the central and eastern Atlantic and do not pose a threat to the News 5 area. The area in the central Atlantic has a high chance of formation over the next seven days, and the area in the eastern Atlantic also has a medium chance of development.

The WKRG News 5 First Alert Storm Team covers part of southeast Mississippi, southwestern Alabama, and northwest Florida. You can also view the full Sunday 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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News 5 Now at 8 | January 17, 2025

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5 days ago

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.

The two sides have come to a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war, arrest of a 70-year-old Fairhope man on child sex-abuse charges, and Mobile City leaders will light the way to Mardi Gras tonight.

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