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Dangerous heat and humidity through Sunday
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - For tonight, increasing humidity with clear conditions. Overnight low temps in the upper 60s. 48 First Alert’s through Sunday for the combination of dangerous heat and humidity. Temps increase Thursday with high temperatures making it to the low 90s, feel-like temps in the mid-90s. Muggy Thursday night and clear. Around 70 degrees. Friday, more heat, sun and humidity. High temps in the mid 90s, feel-like temps close to 100 degrees. Not much relief at night. Friday night, low temps in the mid-70s.
Albertville man involved in fatal crash in Cullman County
A Walker County man was killed Wednesday morning in a head-on collision with a Marshall County man in Cullman County, according to a news release from the Decatur Post of the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency's Highway Patrol Division. Wayne K. Ferguson, 44, of Dora, died when his 2000 Chevrolet S10...
Dangerous heat and humidity ahead this week
Today has been the best day of the work week with plenty of sunshine, low humidity and pleasant high temperatures in the lower 80s. Expect clear skies and a light northerly breeze into the evening hours keeping conditions comfortable. Overnight lows will be falling back into the mid and upper 50s by Wednesday morning, so don’t forget a light layer before you out the door for your early morning commute!
‘Unplayable field conditions’ move Trash Pandas road games to Toyota Field
MADISON, Ala. (WHNT) — A series that was meant to be played on the road this week will end with the Rocket City Trash Pandas back in familiar territory. The Trash Pandas were set to play a series game against the Mississippi Braves at Trustmark Park in Pearl, MS on Tuesday, June 11, through Sunday, June 16. The Braves postponed Tuesday’s game and eventually, the decision was made to move the series to Madison due to “unplayable field conditions.”
Staying dry and hot for the rest of the week
Today will be the start of our warming trend. High temperatures will rise to the upper 80s, humidity will remain on the lower side but this will be our last day of this pleasant weather before the real heat arrives. Thursday starts a stretch with high temperatures in the 90s...
Huntsville Police: Man arrested after shooting victim in ear Monday night
A man was arrested after police say he shot another person in the ear Monday night. Huntsville police say 61-year-old Billy Rice was charged with assault. The incident happened about 10 p.m. Monday on Binford Drive. According to police, Rice was in a verbal altercation with the other person when...
Enjoy Tuesday... dangerous heat & humidity ahead
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Today will be the best day of the work week with plenty of sunshine, low humidity and pleasant high temperatures in the lower 80s. Skies remain clear overnight with Wednesday morning low temperatures falling into the upper 50s again. By Wednesday the wind direction will shift to the south ushering in more humidity and warmer high temperatures in the middle to upper 80s.
Huntsville police identify two people killed in wrecks last week
The Huntsville Police Department has now identified the victims who died in two separate wrecks last week. Police say 39-year-old David Davison was the driver who died in Thursday's wreck on Jordan Lane near Oakwood Avenue. Two others were injured in Thursday's wreck. In Friday's wreck on Highway 53 near...
Family of murder victim awaits justice more than eight months later
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) -A mother continues to wait for justice over eight months after her son was killed in cold blood. WAFF 48 spoke to the family of Devin McDonald who was shot and killed on Quality Circle in Huntsville last August. His accused killer currently sits in a jail...
Huntsville home damaged after fire
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - A house was damaged after a fire in Huntsville Tuesday afternoon. Huntsville Fire officials say crews were called to a house fire on Lucretia Avenue just after 12:30 p.m. Fire crews did not say how they believed the fire started however, no one was injured in...
Salt Factory Pub open in Huntsville’s MidCity District
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (TENNESSEE VALLEY LIVING) - Salt Factory Pub, the upscale gastropub offering modern and approachable cuisine with an unbeatable beer list has opened doors in MidCity. The pub’s creative menu features a variety of classic comfort foods with international influences. Comprised of local and organic ingredients, the dishes are...
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