More of that tropical moisture continues to pour into the region, so scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms remain in the forecast today. Even when it's not raining, you'll feel the mugginess in the air. Highs will reach the mid…
Daily scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms remain in the forecast through next week as tropical moisture is pumped into the region. It will also stay very warm and muggy with highs in the…
It’s been a little over a month since restaurants and bars have been able to reopen their dine in seating in the peach state. After they were forced to close The Hangout Bar &…
The warm and muggy conditions will continue through the weekend (probably the rest of the summer if you really want the truth). Rain and thunderstorm chances today will have…
Southerly flow will continue to help trigger scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms on Friday. Ample moisture from Cristobal (now a tropical depression, but will strengthen back to a tropical storm by Saturday) will…
Peak heating afternoon rain chances will only continue to increase for the next few days. Small disturbances will enhance rainfall coverage and the intensity of thunderstoms on a daily basis.…
Bike purchases increased during COVID-19 as people looked for ways to stay active, but one purchase that is sometimes overlooked is a bike helmet. “The Pediatric Emergency Room at Piedmont Columbus Regional is…
We're keeping a close eye on Tropical Storm Cristobal that continues to churn away in the southern Gulf. He's a slow mover but is expected to finally turn north and head toward the…
Feeding the Valley is our new Dining for Charities partner for the months of June & July! Feeding the Valley distributes over 1 million pounds of food on a monthly basis. Food…
Rain chances return to our area today as tropical moisture begins to surge into the area. Today's moisture is not a result of Tropical Storm Cristobal in the Bay of Campeche; the Bermuda…
Stars & Strikes has re-opened as we transition back to normal life from the Coronavirus Pandemic. A lot of sanitation guidelines are in place to keep their customers safe, healthy and happy.…
The family of Hector Arreola tells First News they know all to well the anguish that George Floyd's family is experiencing now. They are angry too as they observe a vastly different response…
Businesses have been allowed to start opening up now that COVID-19 cases are taking a downward trend. Many people have built up strength and anxiety while quarantining, but now…
The ridge of high pressure that has kept us dry is shifting east along with a surface high allowing for a more southerly low-level flow bringing increased moisture from the Gulf into the…
Isolated rain showers are possible today, mainly across our southwestern counties in Alabama. Expect highs to remain seasonable with highs in the upper 80s to low 90s today. Better chances of…
Meet this week’s Talent Tuesday guest Tommy Gordon Ladshaw! Hear how he got into music and listen to his original song, “Holiday." https://youtu.be/gGkHxVznqc4
High pressure will keep us mainly dry through Wednesday before deep layer moisture located over the center of the Gulf of Mexico moves north and pushes ample moisture into the area. This will…
NEWS RELEASE ATLANTA, GA., (June 1, 2020) — Georgia gas prices increased slightly at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia motorists are now paying an average price of $1.75 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday's state average is 2 cents more than a week ago, 13 cents more than…
A dry and warm forecast for the start of June. High pressure centered over the plains will continue to dominate our weather pattern for a few more days, before weakening and…
West Georgia Regenerative Medicine & Brodwyn and Associates have been open! But now, they are offering a new service. An IV Bar. Brodwyn & Associates https://www.drjaybrodwyn.com/ (706) 563-3370 West Georgia Regenerative Medicine…
After dealing with scattered showers and thunderstorms much of last week, we'll dry out as we turn the calendar to June next week. The remainder of this weekend with be rain-free as well, allowing for plenty of sunshine for any…
Will keep a chance for isolated showers and a thunderstorm or two in the forecast for Saturday as a weak cold front migrates to the south of our area. Drier air will trail…
Afternoon showers and thunderstorms will roam the area during the peak heating hours (after 3 PM). Highs once again will top out in the middle to upper 80s and the heat…
There remains a MARGINAL (1 out of 5) chance for isolated strong storms tonight especially east and southeast of Muscogee County, but that threat goes away after midnight. While there will be ample…
Unemployment rates continue to soar due to the coronavirus pandemic. Columbus, Georgia reached an all-time high unemployment rate in April. Georgia Labor Commissioner, Mark Butler announced on Thursday morning that the Columbus Unemployment…
Less rain and thunderstorms coverage is expected today,over our area. An area of drier air will work into the area and hinder our rain chances a little. The peaking heating and moisture…
Keeping an eye on the possibility of a few strong storms firing up this evening. With plenty of moisture aloft and some moderate CAPE, there is potential for strong weather, but lack of…
Seniors all across the country did not receive the graduation they expected, but over at Shaw High School the students earned a final farewell diploma celebration that they will never forget.…
NEWS RELEASE Atlanta, GA (May 27, 2020) - Nationwide, more than 8,300 people died in crashes involving teen drivers from 2008 to 2018 during the “100 Deadliest Days,” the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day. That’s more than…
It's a Deja Vu forecast. Higher rain chances will continue again today. The main difference is more instability will be present in the afternoon and a loosely organized squall line will…
May is Stroke Awareness Month. We have a neurologist from St. Francis Emory Healthcare explain the signs and symptoms and what the hospital is doing to raise awareness.
Local organizations are making sure there is food on the table . Here's the list of locations for the Grab and Go meals: 30th Avenue School Baker Middle School…
COVID-19 has been stressful and trying times for all of us, especially patients and healthcare workers on the front lines. Sometimes a little spiritual healing is the medicine we need.…
An upper low off to our west is drawing ample moisture up from the Gulf and into the region, so this keeps a decent chance for showers and isolated thunderstorms in the forecast…
(CNN) - The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating the fatal shooting of Ahmaud Arbery as a hate crime. S. Lee Merritt, the Arbery family attorney, says he found out about the DOJ investigation on Thursday. Gregory McMichael and…
The Southeast continues to be in the middle of a couple weather systems that will continue to combine to produce higher rain chances for the next several days. An easterly wave in the…
As restaurants start opening their dining rooms back up, 11th and Bay Southern Table explains what guidelines they've put in place…
After a couple of days of strong storms over the holiday weekend, we'll see the pattern continue through much of the week as well. Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms will develop each…
When observing Memorial Day Weekend it is not your normal holiday. It’s a time to remember and honor all of the fallen United State Armed Forces who fought for our…
NEWS RELEASE TLANTA, GA., (May 25, 2020) — Georgia gas prices increased at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia motorists are now paying an average price of $1.73 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday's state average is 7 cents more than a week ago, 9 cents more than last…
There are differing opinions about whether a confrontation between two black Fedex workers and a white homeowner in nearby Albany, Georgia was racially motivated, or just a heated argument. What do you think? [field59_video account="WLTZ" key="b47b729e40b29409d0e9f369979b5a96f434605c" vtitle="Fedex Workers Fired After…
More showers and thunderstorms are likely in the peak heating of the day. Our weather pattern will not change much as we are sandwiched in between several weather systems. High pressure in…
The daily routine of afternoon and evening thunderstorms are here to stay for awhile. Moist conditions and high temperatures near 90 degrees today, will allow the atmosphere to become unstable and produce strong thunderstorms in some locations. Daily coverage…
The summer like weather pattern continues today. Highs will climb into the upper 80s for most locations with a couple 90 degrees readings to our southern counties possible. Overall, the weather pattern hasn't changed much since yesterday with high pressure…
A good portion of the area saw strong to severe thunderstorms roll through this afternoon (still seeing some even now) as that wedge front that has been stationary for the last few days is now slowly moving north as…
A Summer-like pattern will take over the Memorial Weekend. Highs will be in the 90s today through Sunday for most locations. Dew points also will be close to 70 making it…
NOAA announced this morning what they think will be an above-normal 2020 Atlantic hurricane season. The Climate Prediction Center is forecasting 13 to 19 named storms with winds of 39 mph or higher. 6 to 10 of these storms…
The pesky stationary boundary below that cutoff low finally lifts away from the region Friday. It will do this as a warm front dragging in moist air from the Gulf, so expect to…
One more day of below normal temperatures, courtesy of an upper level low pressure to our north. This low pressure system has been meandering around the Southeast for several days and…
Richard Watson was one of ten children and described as a quiet man who stayed in his own lane. When the Good Samaritan allegedly saw a woman being pummeled outside a Cusseta Road…
