SUMMARY: Severe thunderstorm warnings are active across the Tennessee Valley, particularly in northwest Alabama including Red Bay, Russellville, and Moulton. Storms are producing quarter-sized hail and winds up to 60 mph, with potential for ping pong ball-sized hail. Residents are advised to seek shelter for themselves and protect belongings, especially vehicles. Temperatures will peak in the low 80s, with increasing rain and thunderstorms into the afternoon and evening. The region faces an enhanced risk for severe storms today, shifting to marginal risk Saturday as storms move east. Sunday through Tuesday will be drier and sunnier with highs in the 70s.

Friday Noon Weather – 5/2/25

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SUMMARY: News5 Now at 12:30 features Devon Walsh, who shares she’s working half a day to support her daughter’s talent show and won’t be on the 5 p.m. newscast. Top stories include a $5,000 reward for the capture of violent fugitive Gregory Jawers wanted for murder and other crimes; Alabama’s new “Lulu’s Law” alert system for shark attacks, awaiting the governor’s signature; Florida’s bill protecting state parks from development sent to the governor; child abuse and drug possession charges against an Alabama woman; and the success of the Stock the Pantry food drive benefiting Feeding the Gulf Coast. The show also engages viewers with questions about gaming console prices and sea turtle nest hatchings.

Streaming on “News 5 Now”: U.S. Marshals are offering a reward to catch a wanted fugitive, who they’re looking for and what is the reward, Lulu’s law has passed, what that means for Alabama beachgoers, and Stock the Pantry is wrapping up today, how much we’ve collected and why.

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SUMMARY: News 19 obtained a video showing John Scott Jr. being taken into the Morgan County Jail, capturing moments of his time there. The video, approximately 5 minutes long, shows Scott arriving at the jail, initially non-compliant, but later cooperating. He was handcuffed and shackled before being placed on the floor, wearing a spit guard. The video includes footage of officers lifting and dragging him. The Morgan County Sheriff’s Office stated that shackles were used to prevent harm. Scott was transferred to a hospital after 80 minutes but passed away a week later. Some details in the video remain unverified.

Security camera footage from the Morgan County Jail has been obtained by News 19 following the death of Decatur resident John Scott Jr.

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