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WEATHER BLOG: Weekend flood watches

WEATHER BLOG: Weekend flood watches

 

By Jeff Castle

Flood Watches are in effect across north Alabama and southern Tennessee this weekend.  2" to as much as 4" of rain may fall over the weekend as a cold front and upper level low pressure system pass through the area.  The ground is already very wet from recent rainfall and many streams and creeks are running high.  It won't take much additional rain to cause flooding issues. 

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Funeral set for teen killed in wreck

LAWRENCE COUNTY, AL (WAFF)- Funeral arrangements have
been set for a Lawrence County teen killed in a wreck.

17-year-old Caitlyn Martin of
Russellville was killed when her vehicle collided with an 18-wheeler on Highway
157 Tuesday morning. Her 14-year-old sister, Alison Martin, was taken to
Huntsville Hospital in critical condition.

Visitation for Caitlyn will
be Saturday from 5pm - 8pm. Her funeral is set for 2pm at the Hatton Church of
Christ.

In lieu of flowers the family
asks that people make a donation to the church's building fund.

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WEATHER BLOG: Cool, wet weekend

WEATHER BLOG: Cool, wet weekend

By Jeff Castle

 

The forecast for the weekend is becoming clearer, but unfortunately it's not looking any better for your outdoor plans.  An usually strong early May cold front will spread steadier rain across the area late Friday into Saturday.  Behind the front is an upper level low pressure area that will keep showers going through Monday.  

Rain this afternoon will still be spotty at best.  WAFF 48 Pinpoint Predictor is showing sparse coverage of showers by mid-afternoon.  

Teen killed, sister injured in 18-wheeler wreck

Caitlyn Martin was killed in an 18-wheeler wreck in Lawrence County.

LAWRENCE COUNTY, AL (WAFF)- One teen is dead, and another injured after a wreck involving an 18-wheeler.

State Troopers said the vehicle driven by 17-year-old Caitlyn Martin of Russellville collided with an 18-wheeler on Highway 157 at 7:40 a.m. The wreck happened nine miles west of Moulton.

Caitlyn died of her injuries. Her sister, 14-year-old Alison Martin, was taken to Huntsville Hospital. Alison was in critical condition before she was rushed into surgery.

The driver of the 18-wheeler, 48-year-old Michael Clapsadle of Virginia, was not injured.

State Troopers are investigating the cause of the crash.

Both girls attended school in Hatton. Lawrence County Superintendent Heath Grimes said their school was dismissed at 11:30 a.m. Classes will resume Wednesday with counselors and clergy on hand.

Grimes said the faculty had an emotional meeting Tuesday where they were able to grieve together.

WEATHER BLOG: May 2013 outlook

WEATHER BLOG: May 2013 outlook

By Jeff Castle

 

It's a new month, so I thought you might be interested in seeing what an average May looks like and what the outlook is for the month ahead.  Let's start with the average May weather...

WEATHER BLOG: Warm and dry start, cool and wet finish...

WEATHER BLOG: Warm and dry start, cool and wet finish...

By Brad Travis

More sunshine is on the way for Tuesday after some patchy morning fog.  Afternoon highs will be in the lower 80s Tuesday with a light south wind at 5-10mph.  Look for a few more clouds late in the day but it looks like any chance of rain will hold off until Wednesday.

2 Lawrence County men arrested on drug charges

2 Lawrence County men arrested on drug charges

Lawrence County Drug Task Force agents arrested two men accused of making meth in the Mount Hope Community.

Agents say the saw Timothy Alan Bryant buying suspicious items. That prompted them to begin surveillance on Bryant and Jeremy Michael Lemmond.

The Lawrence County Sheriff says agents saw the men bring the suspicious items to a vacant home.

Agents say the men were beginning to cook meth when they were arrested.

The Sheriff says Bryant and Lemmond were hired by the home owner to do renovations.