Ryan Dugger

1 week ago | wtvy.com | Ryan Dugger

DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - With temperatures getting higher and higher, many are likely planning to visit or have already journeyed to one of the Southeast’s many beaches to beat the heat. Even when summer highs climb well into the 90s, beachgoers can count on the water and sea breeze to be a source of relief throughout the season. Then why do temperatures along the beach typically prove slightly warmer than areas inland during winter?

2 weeks ago | wtvy.com | Ryan Dugger |Cassidy Lee

OPP, Ala. (WTVY) - Driving through Opp, you’re likely to see Laura Fernandez tending to her flower farm, Petaluma Gardens. Named for the California town she began her nursing career and met her husband, Petaluma Gardens’ flourishing fields are the product of a career change, research, and hard work. “I don’t really remember making a conscious decision that I was going to do this. I just know the next thing, I had a John Deere tractor and the land back behind you, I was plowing up,” Fernandez said.

2 weeks ago | wtvy.com | Ryan Dugger

DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - Tornado watches have been issued across all of South Alabama until 6 p.m. Sunday. This is ahead of a line of showers and thunderstorms slowly moving eastward as it extends from North Georgia into Southwest Alabama. While isolated severe thunderstorms are possible this afternoon, the most favorable conditions for strong wind gusts, hail and tornadoes will likely be centered over Central Alabama and North Georgia.

3 weeks ago | wtvy.com | Ryan Dugger

SYNOPSIS - Our weekend will begin very warm and dry as the showers and thunderstorms that have been battering areas north and west start pushing towards Alabama. Some will arrive Sunday afternoon with a few storms packing the potential for gusty winds, hail, and isolated tornadoes into the night. Showers and storms will likely weaken but become more widespread into Monday morning before they are replaced by much cooler air. TONIGHT– Partly cloudy, patchy fog possible. Low near 67°.

3 weeks ago | wtvy.com | Ryan Dugger

SYNOPSIS - Another very warm, potentially record-breaking afternoon is on tap before highs dip slightly into the weekend. Saturday will be dry while Sunday afternoon hosts a few PM showers and potentially strong thunderstorms. Rain will likely become more widespread overnight and bleed into Monday morning before cooler air settles in for the new week. TONIGHT– Mostly clear, patchy fog late. Low near 67°. Winds SSE at 5-10 mph. TOMORROW – Partly cloudy. High near 87°. Winds S at 10-15 mph.