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Another round of thunderstorms and heavy rain likely early Tuesday
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN)– Following a widespread 1-2″ of rainfall on Monday, a temporary break from the active weather is in store for the Wiregrass. The rest of Monday evening will be filled with overcast skies and passing light showers. Temperatures will remain cool but steady in the mid-60s. If you have Monday evening plans, be on the lookout for any isolated pockets of ponding on area roadways that may have developed during the day.
Rehobeth falls in 5A state softball tournament
OXFORD, Ala. (WDHN) — The Rehobeth Rebels entered Thursday’s 5A softball tournament needing to win four in a row to claim a state championship. The Rebels battled back Wednesday after dropping the opening game of the tournament to Hayden. Rehobeth knocked off Marbury and Gulf Shores, setting up...
2024 Dothan Diamond Classic teams receive checks
DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - The 2024 Dothan Diamond Classic may be over, but its impact is just getting started. Representatives for the participating softball teams gathered at the Dothan Civic Center on Wednesday afternoon, with each team being awarded checks for their dedication to helping the tournament come to life.
Spanish-speaking healthcare provider in the Wiregrass
Dothan, AL (WDHN) – A new healthcare provider here in Dothan is getting Spanish-speaking individuals the help needed in getting quality care. Skye urgent Care is a medical ministry that specializes in treating patients without insurance in their native language, English, or Spanish. Skye is a full medical clinic...
Beautiful next two days before rain returns
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN)– We are finally seeing a break from the rain and storms across the Wiregrass as we are going to see nice and sunny skies. Temperatures are going to be in the mid to upper 80s and rain chances near 0%. This will not last too long...
Tornado hits Houston County, second strike for Cottonwood this year
COTTONWOOD, Ala. (WDHN)—For the second time in the last four months, the town of Cottonwood was damaged after severe weather swept through the Wiregrass area. What some are calling a possible tornado, left downed trees, power lines, and even more debris throughout the area. One of the more affected...
Pet of the Week: Awesome Ace
DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - The City of Dothan Animal Shelter brought by a new friend for this week’s segment of Pet of the Week!. Ace is two and a half years old. He is a black and white neutered Labrador mixed breed. The best thing about Ace is how...
Is Dothan’s Red Lobster among those closing?
DOTHAN, Ala (WDHN) — Dothan’s Red Lobster is not among the nearly 50 locations abruptly closing Monday. On Monday, Red Lobster and TAGeX Brands released a list of all locations that would shut their doors and auction off their equipment and furniture. The list did not include Dothan’s...
Update: Thunderstorms with damaging winds in Houston County Saturday
An updated severe thunderstorm warning was issued by the National Weather Service on Saturday at 8:54 a.m. in effect until 9:45 a.m. for Houston County. Residents should be prepared for wind gusts of up to 60 mph. "At 8:53 a.m., a severe thunderstorm was located 9 miles southeast of Graceville,...
Severe Storms, Flooding, Possible Through Tuesday
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) — After Friday’s severe weather event, we are in for a potentially active week in weather, beginning Monday. A storm system will approach our area Monday morning, and rounds of showers and storms are possible into the evening and early morning hours. This coincides with a lifting warm front. At this time, there will be plenty of instability, shear and moisture for developing storms to work with.
More rounds of strong to severe storms expected today
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN)– We are under the threat of more severe weather and flooding across the Wiregrass over the next 24 hours. Portions of the Wiregrass are under a level 3 ‘Enhanced’ risk of severe weather and level 3 ‘Moderate risk’ of flash flooding. Currently, we are under a Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 11 AM CDT. This includes Houston, Geneva, Coffee, and Dale Counties. A flash flood watch is in effect from 10AM today all the way up until 7PM Tuesday.
Mom accused of putting baby in trash compactor claims mental defect in not guilty plea
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) — An 18-year-old Dothan mom whose baby died after police say she placed him in a dumpster with a trash compactor last summer is maintaining her innocence. On Wednesday, May 15, Jakayala Williams pled not guilty to one count of capital murder. In the plea, Williams claimed she has a “mental disease […]
Dothan Utilities sends team to Tallahassee to restore power
DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - Four hundred utility poles were broken after tornadoes ran through Tallahassee. “Initially they had more power outages than Dothan Utilities serves,” said Chris Phillips, Assistant Director at Dothan Utilities. The number of poles downed exceeded those affected during Hurricanes Hermine, Irma, and Michael. This caused...
1 dead in Florida crash involving Dothan man
DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - One person is dead after a two-vehicle crash in Calhoun County, Florida on Friday afternoon. According to a Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) incident report, the driver of a commercial van driven by a 47-year-old Bristol, Florida man was travelling eastbound on Florida Highway 20 when, for reasons unknown to investigators at this time, their vehicle crossed the roadway into oncoming traffic.
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