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Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Isolated shower and storm chances return Thursday
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — After a quiet few days, the weather is forecast to turn active beginning Thursday afternoon. Along with the return of rain and storms, the heat and humidity will be on the rise. A warm front is forecast to track north Thursday morning before stalling over the region. This will support a continued flow of warm air and deep moisture over the southeast region. With plenty of higher humidity, warming temperatures, and a stalled boundary in place, daily storm chances will be possible. If you have outdoor plans in the coming days, make sure you are weather-aware. LOOKING FOR THE EXTENDED FORECAST? Click here to learn how to download the Live Alert 19 app Storms that can develop on Thursday will bring heavy downpours and frequent lightning. On Friday, storms will be capable of producing strong wind gusts of 40 mph or greater, hail, frequent lightning, and heavy rain. If we see multiple rounds of heavy rain over a single location, then the threat of flooding will increase. The pop-up showers and storms will begin to develop midday Thursday. The best chance for rain and storms will arrive during the afternoon and evening, the peak heating hours of the day. After sunset, the activity will steadily decrease. The chance for rain will continue Friday and into Father's Day weekend. The increase in humidity and heat across the Southeast late week will lead to a moderate heat risk beginning Friday. This heat risk will continue through the weekend and into the start of the week. Actual air temperatures are forecast to be near 90 degrees, but the increase in humidity will make it feel warmer. The heat index beginning Friday will range from 95 to 100 degrees. As we head into the upcoming weekend, it will be important to protect yourself from the heat. Make sure to drink plenty of water and electrolytes. Apply multiple layers of sunscreen, wear lightweight and light-colored clothing, and move indoors if you begin experiencing symptoms of heat-related illness. If you are someone who suffers from asthma or is sensitive to heat, make sure to limit time outdoors Stick with The Weather Authority for the latest on the heat and storm chances. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
06-06-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Weather Authority Impact Day issued for Friday & Saturday
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — Heading into the end of the week and the upcoming weekend, the weather will turn active for the Tennessee Valley as multiple complexes of storms track through the region. With the threat of severe weather and flooding, the Weather Authority has issued an Impact Day for Friday and Saturday. At the surface, a cold front is slowly moving southeast into the area, keeping the Southeast region in a favorable environment for storm development. A strong south-southwest wind will support a continuous flow of warm air and deep moisture into the region. The moisture-rich environment will support the threat of heavy rain and storm development. Friday's Impact Day has been issued for the threat of strong to severe storms. A complex of storms is forecast to develop near Arkansas and then move into the area after midday. The main timeframe for the strongest storms to develop will be from 2 pm to 8 pm. Storms that can develop will be capable of producing damaging winds over 60 mph, hail, heavy rain, and frequent lightning. Where the heaviest rain falls, flooding will be possible. The complex of storms will enter Northwest Alabama during the early afternoon hours on Friday. They will continue to track eastward through the area. Within the cluster of storms, isolated strong to severe storms will be possible. The storms are expected to exit Northeast Alabama by 8 pm Friday. Saturday's Impact Day has been issued for the chance of heavy rain that will lead to a flooding threat for the area. A complex of storms is forecast to move through the area on Saturday and Saturday night. Though strong to isolated severe storms will be possible again, pockets of moderate to heavy rain will enhance the threat of flooding for the area. Excessive rainfall will support an additional 1.00-1.50 inches of rain, with isolated higher totals closer to 2 inches by Monday. Ponding on roads, localized flash flooding, and flooding of low-lying areas will be possible. As of Thursday evening, the cluster of storms is forecast to move into Northwest Alabama by midday Saturday. These storms will then move eastward through the area. A second batch of heavy rain and isolated storms will arrive late Saturday evening. If you plan to spend time outdoors this weekend, make sure you stay weather aware and have multiple ways to receive weather alerts. Downloading the Live Alert 19 App is a great way to your location and then have the alerts come right to your phone. LOOKING FOR THE EXTENDED FORECAST? Click here to learn how to download the Live Alert 19 app Stick with The Weather Authority for continued forecast updates on the severe weather and flood threat heading into the weekend! Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
04-06-2025
- General
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Former Madison City Schools teacher aide charged with willful abuse of child
MADISON, Ala. (WHNT) — A former Madison City Schools employee turned herself in Tuesday on an outstanding warrant for child abuse, police say. The Madison Police Department said Jamie Lynn Schwab was arrested and booked into the Madison County Jail on Tuesday for torture/willful abuse of a child. The department told News 19 that Schwab was a former teacher's aide for Madison City Schools. The charge stems from an ongoing investigation conducted by the Madison Police with the 'full assistance and cooperation of Madison City Schools.' LOOKING FOR THE EXTENDED FORECAST? Click here to learn how to download the Live Alert 19 app MPD said Schwab is no longer employed by the MCS and Schwab was being held on a $5,000 bond, but has since been released. 'As this is an active investigation, we can comment no further on this case,' MPD told News 19. News 19 has reached out to Madison City Schools to comment on this investigation but have not received a response. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Health
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ALEA sees 50% reduction in traffic-related deaths over 2025 Memorial Day holiday weekend: Report
ALABAMA (WHNT) — The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency said there were fewer lives lost during the 2025 Memorial Day Holiday Weekend than in 2024. ALEA sent out a news release Wednesday announcing a decrease in traffic and marine-related deaths for the 2025 Memorial Day holiday weekend. From Friday, May 23 to Monday, May 26, ALEA Troopers investigated three traffic-related deaths, a 50% reduction from 6 traffic-related deaths in 2024. Marshall County EMA asking drivers to 'turn around, don't drown' on flooded county roads In addition to this, ALEA said there were zero boating deaths on Alabama's waterways, an improvement from one recorded during the 2024 holiday weekend. The fatal traffic crashes occurred in Pike, Morgan and Bibb counties, ALEA said. While the agency said it stresses that even one loss of life is one too many, the decline in fatalities on both the roadways and waterways is a positive milestone.'This year's numbers reflect progress, but we are reminded that each statistic represents a lifelost and families forever changed,' ALEA Secretary Hal Taylor said. 'Our goal is always zerofatalities, and we remain committed to enforcing traffic and boating laws, while educating thepublic on safe practices throughout the summer months.' The Memorial Day weekend also marked the official launch of ALEA's annual '101 Days ofSummer Safety' campaign, which runs through Labor Day. The agency said this campaign focuses on reducing crashes, fatalities, and injuries through increased enforcement and public outreach during the summer travel season. LOOKING FOR THE EXTENDED FORECAST? Click here to learn how to download the Live Alert 19 app 'Our Troopers in both Highway Patrol and Marine Patrol will be out in full force acrossAlabama to ensure everyone gets to their destinations and return home safely,' Secretary Tayloradded. 'We urge all motorists and boaters to do their part by staying alert, obeying laws, andnever operating a vehicle or vessel under the influence.' ALEA said there were increased patrols, driver license checkpoints, and public awareness campaigns aimed at reducing fatalities and injuries over the weekend. Here are some data points provided by the agency about the weekend: 726 vessel stops 1,084 Marine Safety Warnings issued 12 Boating Under the Influence (BUI) arrests 104 warnings issued for Non-Residents Operating Without a License/Certification 104 warnings for Proximity Law Violations 5 Warnings for Wake Sport Violations 316 traffic crashes investigated 224 seat belt citations issued 1,899 citations issued for speeding 29 Driving Under the Influence (DUI) arrests 'Despite these efforts, the Agency remains committed to enhancing its strategies and working with the community to promote safer driving and boating practices,' ALEA said. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Rain and storm chances continue this week
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — The unsettled weather is forecast to continue for the Tennessee Valley as a front remains stationary over the region. This front will support the development of rain and storms on Monday and Tuesday. Scattered showers are forecast to track into the area Monday afternoon. Rain will continue through the evening hours with isolated storms possible. A strong storm is possible during this period. LOOKING FOR THE EXTENDED FORECAST? Click here to learn how to download the Live Alert 19 app The greater chance for showers and storms will arrive on Tuesday afternoon and evening. A line of storms is forecast to develop late morning into the midday hours. This line will then track east through the area, with embedded strong to severe storms possible. The line of storms will exit NE Alabama by 8-9 p.m. Tuesday. On Tuesday, the boundary will push north as a warm front supporting the chance for isolated strong to severe storms. As the front tracks north, the area will be positioned in the warm sector of the system; the area in between the warm and cold front. With the Tennessee Valley placed in the warm sector, conditions will be favorable for strong storms to develop. The rain chance will then continue on Wednesday as the accompanying cold front tracks through the area. The Storm Prediction Center currently has a portion of the area highlighted under a 'Marginal Risk' (level 1 out of 5) for strong to severe storm development both Monday and Tuesday. Storms that can develop on Monday and Tuesday will be capable of producing strong winds over 60 mph, large hail (quarter-size or larger), frequent lightning, and locally heavy rain. With the recent rain the area has seen, we will be monitoring the possibility of localized flooding of low-lying areas and small creeks, rivers, and streams. Make sure to stick with the Weather Authority for the latest on this week's rain and storm chances! Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
