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Hot again today, thunderstorms on the horizon


Hot again today, thunderstorms on the horizon

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama (WBRC) – Good morning! Next 24 hours: Today is another First weather warning day for high temperatures in the upper 90s. We’ll start off dry this morning with temperatures between 65 and 70 degrees. Humidity will slowly increase today in areas along and south of Interstate 20, which could result in isolated showers. […]

Heat and storms return on Labor Day weekend


Heat and storms return on Labor Day weekend

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama (WBRC) – Good morning! FIRST WEATHER WARNING DAYS FROM TODAY: We have explained Weather days of the first warning for near-record-breaking heat through Friday. The air will remain dry over Alabama on Tuesday, but as humidity increases on Wednesday and Thursday, there is a chance of highs of 100º both days. THE NEXT […]

Another day with sunshine and pleasant humidity


Another day with sunshine and pleasant humidity

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) – Happy Sunday! We’ll start the day with temperatures in the 18-20s. It’s a bit cooler northeast of Birmingham, where temperatures have dropped to 15-18 degrees. It’s a few degrees warmer than Saturday morning, but it still feels great for this time of year. First Alert AccuTrack Satellite and Radar shows clear […]

Walker County begins road work in pothole-plagued community


Walker County begins road work in pothole-plagued community

JASPER, Ala. (WBRC) – We are on your side with an update on the road problems in Walker County that are causing some neighbors to not receive their mail. Walker County emergency crews were on High Hill Road on Monday and began work to make the road safer and smoother. “When we can take on […]

Dangerous heat and the risk of severe storms on Saturday


Dangerous heat and the risk of severe storms on Saturday

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) – Good morning and happy Saturday! We have declared today – August 17, 2024 – a First Alert Weather Day. We expect another afternoon of dangerous heat levels and the possibility of strong and severe storms this afternoon and evening. Serious threat today(wbrc news) The National Weather Service has issued a heat […]

Second Walker County Jail officer pleads guilty in Tony Mitchell’s death


Second Walker County Jail officer pleads guilty in Tony Mitchell’s death

WALKER COUNTY, Alabama (WBRC) – A second correctional officer has agreed to plead guilty in connection with the death of Anthony “Tony” Mitchell while in custody at the Walker County Jail in January 2023. According to federal court documents, Karen Kelly will plead guilty to deprivation of rights under the cloak of law. Kelly is […]

Residents attend packed City Hall to push for reopening of Pickens County Medical Center


Residents attend packed City Hall to push for reopening of Pickens County Medical Center

CARROLTON, Alabama (WBRC) – A crowd calling for the reopening of Pickens County Medical Center was filled to standing room at a town hall meeting in Carrolton on Thursday. This has been a major problem in Pickens County since the medical center closed four years ago. When you talk to the people who live there, […]

Heat warning for the western half of the state, strong storms possible this afternoon


Heat warning for the western half of the state, strong storms possible this afternoon

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama (WBRC) – Good morning and happy Friday! FIRST WEATHER WARNING DAY: We declare a First weather warning day today due to the risk of isolated strong to severe storms between 1 p.m. and 9 p.m. In addition, a heat warning has been issued as the heat index may reach 42°C. Be alert again […]

Jefferson County resident asks for help after garbage collection failed for several weeks


Jefferson County resident asks for help after garbage collection failed for several weeks

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) – An Amwaste customer called this week asking for help. Willie Mae White says her trash hasn’t been picked up in three weeks. But now it seems safe to pick it up. Ms. White says an Amwaste manager called her just hours after I left her house and told her her trash […]

Body of missing St. Clair County man found in Etowah County


Body of missing St. Clair County man found in Etowah County

ETOWAH COUNTY, Alabama (WBRC) – A missing St. Clair County man was found dead Sunday in the Canoe Creek area of ​​Etowah County. Lt. Jordan McCartney of the Rainbow City Police Department says too many people die from drowning accidents and something needs to change. On Friday evening, August 9, Rainbow City Police received information […]