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More heavy rain and winds expected Thursday ahead of Hurricane Helene; latest updates

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9 months ago

September 26, 2024

www.youtube.com – 11Alive – 2024-09-26 03:51:43

SUMMARY: Good morning! We’re tracking Hurricane Helen, which is expected to impact Georgia today with heavy rain and strong winds. Several schools and universities are closed in preparation. Meteorologists warn of significant rainfall (4-8 inches) and winds gusting up to 70 mph, potentially causing power outages and flooding. Emergency management urges residents to prepare emergency kits and have safety plans in place. In Florida, businesses are boarding up as they brace for the storm’s arrival. Live updates are available through 11 Alive on various platforms, keeping the community informed about the storm’s developments and safety measures.

The hurricane is forecasted to be a Category 4 at landfall. —

Thursday Live Updates: https://www.11alive.com/article/weather/weather-impact/live-hurricane-helene-updates-thursday-september-26/85-a05ff9c0-8958-4524-9698-8d19ddebc6f6

The hurricane is forecasted to be a Category 4 at landfall. 11Alive Weather Impact team has forecasted Helene to remain a hurricane in southern and central Georgia and a tropical storm as it cuts through north Georgia.

Rain in Georgia on Wednesday isn’t related to Helene, but it has saturated the region, undeniably increasing conditions for flooding as Helene tracks toward Georgia.

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6-year-old wounded in crossfire between cars in Smyrna

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5 hours ago

June 16, 2025

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www.youtube.com – FOX 5 Atlanta – 2025-06-16 15:31:44

SUMMARY: A 6-year-old child was hospitalized after being shot during a road rage-fueled shootout between two vehicles at a busy Smyrna, Georgia intersection on Sunday afternoon. The incident occurred near Spring Road and Campbell Road, close to a shopping center and gas station. Surveillance footage captured the gunfire. Police say the child, a passenger in one of the vehicles, was shot in the abdomen and rushed to the hospital. Two men, Craig Radcliff Calhoun and Eric Allen, face charges including aggravated assault, child cruelty, and firearms possession. Authorities emphasize the dangers of road rage and urge drivers to remain calm.

Two suspects, Craig Radford Calhoun and Eric Allen Rushi, have been arrested and face multiple charges.

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Minnesota suspect hit with federal murder, stalking charges

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8 hours ago

June 16, 2025

Staff Editor

www.wsav.com – Zach Schonfeld – 2025-06-16 12:04:00

SUMMARY: Federal prosecutors charged Vance Boelter, 57, with murder and stalking after he allegedly shot and killed former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, and wounded state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife. Authorities say Boelter visited other officials’ homes and left behind notebooks listing over 45 targets. Found in his abandoned SUV were five guns and ammo; a Beretta handgun and facemask were recovered nearby. He texted his family about going “to war” before being arrested Sunday. Prosecutors may pursue the death penalty. Officials described the attack as a calculated assault on public servants and a “nightmare.”

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Morning Forecast for Monday, June 16th

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16 hours ago

June 16, 2025

Staff Editor

www.youtube.com – 11Alive – 2025-06-16 03:58:47

SUMMARY: Monday, June 16th, will be hot and muggy with temperatures mostly in the 70s to low 90s. Expect a mix of sun and clouds in the morning with isolated afternoon thunderstorms developing after 1 PM. Some areas will experience showers, but many will remain dry. Outdoor activities may be impacted by saturated grounds and rain. The humid weather continues all week due to persistent Gulf moisture, with scattered storms likely daily. Rain chances range from 30-40% early in the week, dropping to about 20% by Friday. Cooler, drier air is expected late in the week but moisture returns over the weekend.