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Update: Severe thunderstorm watch for Jackson County Tuesday evening
On Tuesday at 7:43 p.m. the National Weather Service issued an updated severe thunderstorm watch in effect until 8 p.m. for Jackson County. Preparing for impending lightning strikes: Expert safety recommendations. Lightning strikes the United States approximately 25 million times each year, with the bulk of these electrical discharges occurring...
Skyline wins first ever State Softball Championship
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Fourth time is the charm for the Skyline Vikings softball team. The 2024 Vikings team defeated Leroy 9-0 to capture their first ever State Softball title in Class 1A. The Vikings, led by eight seniors, reached the State Championship the last three seasons, but would end...
North Alabama tornado count up to 14 from May 8-9 storms
The National Weather Service has now confirmed 14 tornadoes touched down in north Alabama during a round of severe storms on May 8 and 9. The weather service on Wednesday said additional storm surveys confirmed two additional tornado tracks in Madison County and one in Jackson County. Earlier storm surveys...
Man sentenced to life in prison for 2021 Huntsville shooting
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - A Madison County jury found a man guilty on capital murder charges on Wednesday. J.L. Banks was accused of shooting Stephon Hussey in 2021 in a dispute over women on Binford Drive. The 41-year-old Banks was sentenced to life in prison moments after the verdict came...
New addiction recovery center opens in Madison County
MADISON, Ala. (WAFF) - A new treatment option for those suffering from substance abuse opened Tuesday in Madison. Longleaf Recovery Huntsville is located near Toyota Field in Madison. It’s an outpatient treatment center that will provide care to patients. The recovery center is part of a group of facilities....
Weather alert issued for dense fog in North Alabama Thursday morning
A report was issued from the National Weather Service on Thursday at 6:09 a.m. for dense fog until 8 a.m. for Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin, Lawrence, Limestone, Madison, Morgan, Marshall, Jackson, DeKalb and Cullman counties. "Patchy Dense Fog has developed across parts of the area with some visibilities reduced to 1/4...
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