SUMMARY: Tropical Storm Milton is impacting Florida, particularly Manatee and Sarasota counties, with anticipated winds exceeding 120 mph in the northern eyewall. The storm, currently about 35 miles offshore, is projected to affect the southern Orlando area around 1-2 AM, bringing hurricane-force winds to nearby theme parks. Even as it moves northeast, tropical storm-force winds will extend over 200 miles, likely closing Orlando airport. Meanwhile, Alabama enjoys mild weather, with temperatures dropping to the mid-50s overnight. A significant cold front is expected next week, bringing temperatures 10-20 degrees below average, with highs in the 60s and lows in the 40s.

Hurricane Milton slams Florida Wednesday evening and Alabama waits for a cold outbreak next week

Subscribe to WVTM on YouTube now for more: https://bit.ly/2jvAaUD

Get more Birmingham news: http://www.wvtm13.com
Like us: https://www.facebook.com/WVTM13/
Follow us: https://twitter.com/WVTM13
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wvtm13/

Source

SUMMARY: Huntsville will host major sporting events like the Division 2 Men‘s and Women’s Soccer Championship and Division 2 Cross Country Championships at Joe Davis Stadium in 2027. These events are expected to attract hundreds of athletes, their families, and supporters, boosting the local economy significantly. Huntsville Sports Commission’s Executive Director, Mark Russell, emphasized the stadium’s capacity to host high-level events, predicting an economic impact exceeding $30 million. This influx of visitors will also promote the city as an attractive place for potential new residents. Collaborative efforts between the city and partners aim to ensure a positive experience for attendees.

Some big sporting events are slated to come to the Rocket City soon, and they’re also slated to bring hundreds of athletes and their supporters to the area.

News 19 is North Alabama’s News Leader! We are the CBS affiliate in North Alabama and the Tennessee Valley since November 28, 1963.

https://whnt.com/
https://www.facebook.com/whntnews19
https://www.instagram.com/whntnews19/
https://twitter.com/whnt

Source

SUMMARY: News 5 reports on Hurricane Milton, currently threatening Florida with at least 53 tornado warnings issued ahead of its landfall as a Category 3 hurricane. Major attractions like Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando, and SeaWorld are closed. People are seeking refuge for their livestock at the Escambia County Equestrian Center. In local news, a Mobile County corrections officer was arrested for smuggling drugs into a jail. The Gulf Shores Fire Department warns about numerous false emergency calls affecting response times. Today‘s social media engagement includes a question about favorite coaches and opinions on TikTok’s impact on children‘s mental health.

Hurricane Milton back down to a category three before landfall, what some Florida residents are doing to keep their animals safe, plus, a Mobile County Corrections Officer arrested.

Source