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3 days ago
- 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
5 days ago
- Climate
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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.
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7 days ago
- Climate
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Impact Day issued ahead of Sunday's severe weather threat
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — If you have outdoor plans this Memorial Day Weekend, make sure you are staying weather-aware as storms will be possible during the afternoon and evening hours. The Weather Authority has issued an Impact Day for Sunday from 12 pm until 7 pm due to the threat of strong to severe storms. This storm threat will be associated with a mesoscale convective system, or MCS, that will track southeast into the area from Arkansas. The Storm Prediction Center has highlighted the area under a 'Slight Risk' (level 2 out of 5) for the development of strong to severe storms. Following lingering showers and isolated storms Saturday night, the area looks to turn dry early Sunday morning. IF we see a lack of rain activity Sunday morning, it will increase the energy for afternoon storms during the afternoon. LOOKING FOR THE EXTENDED FORECAST? Click here to learn how to download the Live Alert 19 app The MCS will begin to enter NW Alabama by midday and then push southeast through the Tennessee Valley. Embedded in the cluster of storms, there will be a chance for isolated strong to severe storms. That storm threat will continue through the early evening hours. The MCS will form in Arkansas and then move into the Tennessee Valley. An MCS is a complex of storms on a larger scale that can travel for miles. The formation can be linear or round. The system that will move through the area Sunday will be round in formation as it tracks into NW Alabama before breaking down into a line segment. Storms that can develop on Sunday will be able to produce damaging winds over 50 mph, large hail, frequent lightning, and heavy rainfall. With high values of wind shear, or rotation of the winds, there will be a low-end risk of tornadoes, especially in NW Alabama. If you have outdoor plans, you must have multiple ways to receive weather alerts and be weather-aware. Stick with The Weather Authority for the latest on Sunday's storm threat. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Climate
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Limestone County EMA announces outdoor siren out of service following lightning strike
LIMESTONE COUNTY, Ala. (WHNT) — The Limestone County EMA said an outdoor siren is currently out of service Tuesday. Limestone County EMA said Pleasant Grove at the fire department's siren was hit by lightning during the last storm and will be out for an 'extended period due to major repairs.' 'When you hear a Warning Siren and it is not a test, you should tune to your local radio or television station for information. Alerts are also provided through our system, which can alert directly to your mobile device. Should information not be available on radio, weather apps, Emergency Alerts on your cellular device, TV or EMA's social media accounts, contact the Limestone Co. EMA at 256-232-2631 or after office hours at 256-232-0111 (Limestone County Sheriff),' Limestone County EMA said. Make sure to stay up to date on information through the Limestone County EMA Facebook page and Twitter, as well as News 19 on air, online and on the Live Alert 19 app. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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30-04-2025
- Climate
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National Hurricane Center announces new products and updates
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — With the start of the 2025 season just over a month away, the National Hurricane Center released information on new products and updates to others. The hurricane season runs from June 1 through November 30. NWS Weather translation project restarted Some of the updates impact both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, while others are only for the Central Pacific. The new products and updates include: Experimental cone graphic with a depiction of inland watches and warnings for the United States U.S. Rip current risk map for active tropical cyclones Updated issuance criteria for potential tropical cyclone advisory products Updates to the forecast/advisory (TCM) product, including the extension of hurricane-force winds (74 mph/64 kt) wind radii forecasts to day 3 Probabilistic storm surge for the Hawaiian Islands Annual update to the track forecast error cone All updates are aimed at making it easier for people to understand the threat they are under as a tropical system approaches. You can read the full details from the NHC here. The NHC will issue the experimental cone graphic again this year, along with the current cone forecast graphic. The experimental cone graphic will display inland watches and warnings for the continental United States. The original cone forecast will remain available with each update, with the watches and warnings only showing up along the coastlines. Recent social science research found that the addition of the inland watches and warnings to the cone graphic will help show the wind risk associated with a tropical event. Make sure you have multiple ways to get alerts and watch The Weather Authority! Click here to learn how to download the Live Alert 19 app During the past decade, there has been an increase in surf and rip current deaths in the U.S., especially as tropical systems approached the coasts. To highlight the dangers rip currents pose along the coasts, the NHC will issue a U.S. Rip Current Risk graphic. The product will show the risk for the current day, the next day, and a composite showing the highest risk over the next two days. The map is designed to show the rip current risk information, but it will not specify the height of the surf. For more information on NWS surf zone forecasts, rip current risk categories, and rip currentsafety, click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
