Some big changes are coming to the weather in the next 24 hours.
Sunday night will see rain, then at midnight temperatures will drop 30 degrees before noon Monday.
Expect several nights of freezing temperatures this week from the mid-20s to the 30s with some wind gusts, and wind chills may make it feel like it’s below 20 degrees.
The National Weather Service says Wednesday could see a Hard Freeze Warning.
Ahead of cold weather, remember to prepare by protecting the 4 P’s: people, pets, pipes, and plants.
Have blankets and warm clothing ready. Make sure to dress children going to school this week in warm clothing. Check on neighbors who may not have good heating systems. If you use space heaters, plug them directly into a wall, not into an extension cord. Do not leave them on overnight.
Bring outdoor pets inside. You can also create shelters for outdoor pets.
Remember to drip faucets. Moving water helps protect pipes from freezing.
Bring plants which could be killed by low temperatures inside, or use tarps or another covering to protect plants which can’t be moved. Use extra mulch to protect the roots.
How Linda Stewart spoke from the grave, reminding friends and family she loved them
Her heart raced as she opened the Christmas card.
It was Dec. 23, 2024, when Janice Miller recognized the return address. “I broke down,” Janice told me. “Linda had been gone for eight months, but she found a way to speak to me from the grave.
GORDON: 9:53 PM Houston County 911 dispatched a structure fire at 2991 S. Springhill Road in Gordon.
At the time of dispatch Houston County 911 reported the structure is fully involved in fire.
Dispatched to the scene, Ashford Rescue, Gordon Volunteer Fire, Lucy Volunteer Fire, Pansey Volunteer Fire, Ashford Volunteer Fire and Cottonwood Volunteer Fire.
The closest fire hyrdrant to this location is 3 miles from the scene. So water will be an issue in fighting this structure fire when at the time of dispatch was advised “fully involved”.
10:01 PM Houston County 911 advised responding fire units “no fire hydrants in the area”. Former D2 Houston County Commissioner Doug Sinquefield and former Dothan – Houston County Emergency Management Director Chris Judah did their best in attempting to get some fire hyrdrants in the area but was unsuccessful. The current Houston County Commissioners has done NOTHING to attempt to get fire hydrants in this area.
10:03 PM Lucy Volunteer Fireman is on the scene and reports the structure is completely on the ground at this time. Lucy cancelled Ashford Volunteer Fire and Cottonwood Volunteer Fire because the structure is completely gone on arrival of the scene.
Houston County Sheriff Deputies responded to the structure fire.
10:08 PM Gordon Volunteer Fire Engine and Chief Justin McAllister is on the scene.
Dothan Utilities has received a national commendation from the American Public Power Association (APPA) for its help in restoring electricity to the Florida cities of Ocala and Bartow.
Dothan Utilities sent a crew of 10 line workers to help both cities, which experienced widespread outages from Hurricane Milton.
“Dothan has been a beneficiary to APPA’s mutual aid program, and we are always glad to help others because we know we may need help again in the future,” said Chris Phillips, the Dothan utilities Assistant Director of Electric Operations.
Through the City of Dothan’s partnership with Electric Cities of Alabama, Dothan Utilities participates in the American Public Power Association’s Mutual Aid Network, which coordinates with utilities and authorities during widespread power outages.
