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Warming Up This Week, Little to No Rain Expected: Sunday Evening Forecast 10/20/2024
SUMMARY: Meteorologist Grant Skinner reports that Hurricane Oscar made landfall as a Category 1 hurricane, but it is expected to quickly weaken as it moves over land and later northeast into the Atlantic, posing no threat to the U.S. This week will bring dry weather with rising temperatures, reaching the low to mid-80s. High pressure will dominate the Eastern U.S., providing sunny skies without rain chances. Early mornings may require jackets, but afternoons will be warm. A weak front on Thursday may not significantly affect moisture or temperatures, maintaining a pleasant weather pattern throughout the week.
It was another cool morning, but we quickly warmed up today to around 80°. The clear and quiet conditions will continue this evening, and we will drop into the upper-40’s inland with low- to mid-50’s closer to the coastline. Monday will bring more warm temperatures into the low-80’s by the afternoon. As an upper level ridge moves over the area, dry conditions will continue into Monday. On the backside of the ridge and ahead of our next front, we will see a warming trend through the middle of the week with highs pushing into the mid-80’s and lows reaching around 60°. A few more clouds will push into the area, but most places will see plenty of sunshine throughout the next week. The front will pass Thursday, but no rain chances are expected, and we will not see much cooling. In the tropics, we are tracking Nadine and Oscar. Nadine is now remnants but is still bringing rainfall to portions of southern Mexico and central America. Oscar is impacting Cuba, and land interaction will cause this system to weaken into a tropical storm before a shortwave trough quickly pushes this out into the open Atlantic. There are no threats to the U.S. in the tropics!
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
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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
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
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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