SUMMARY: The 4th of July forecast for Alabama is hot and mostly dry, with temperatures reaching the low 90s and heat index values in the mid to upper 90s, but below heat advisory levels. Scattered, brief showers and storms are expected primarily in central Alabama during the afternoon, lasting only 10-15 minutes before dissipating. Evening conditions will be warm and humid, favorable for fireworks. A low-pressure system off Georgia’s coast poses a medium chance of tropical development that will affect Florida and the Carolinas with increased rain, but Alabama and its beaches will remain unaffected. The weekend will stay hot with limited rain chances and lower humidity.

4th of July forecast looks hot & dry for Alabama, Tracking the threat of tropical development off the coast of Florida

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 Police Chief Curt Giles, featured in News 19’s “Next Question,” discusses his extensive law enforcement career, beginning in 1977 after volunteering for the Police Rangers program in high school. Rising through the ranks, he became chief in 2022. Giles highlights challenges like officer protection, mental health, crime involving children, and recruitment difficulties amid public scrutiny and the defund police movement. He notes significant technological advances in policing and Huntsville’s growth. Despite challenges, Giles expresses passion for service, crediting his career for personal joys including meeting his wife. He remains uncertain about his retirement timeline.

Next Question with Tamika: Huntsville Police Chief Kirk Giles

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: WKRG News 5’s Clancy Callahan visited Springhill Medical Center’s ER ahead of the 4th of July holiday, focusing on safety concerns. Dr. Trey Simms, an ER physician, highlighted personal fireworks as the biggest risk, causing injuries mainly to hands and eyes, including severe cases like perforated eyeballs. Besides fireworks, heat exposure is a serious issue; Dr. Simms advises using sunblock, seeking shade, and staying hydrated with water. Another danger is Vibrio bacterial infection from warm Gulf or river water, which can escalate quickly and cause severe harm. Dr. Simms urges everyone to celebrate safely and avoid ending up in the ER.

A local doctor talks fireworks and sun safety

Source