Coffee County has been upgraded to a Slight Risk(2 out of 5) for severe storms tomorrow (Sunday, 24-JAN). A Wind Advisory has also been issued for Sunday. See the attached graphics (3) for additional information.
SUMMARY
The threat for severe thunderstorms on Sunday afternoon into the evening has increased thanks to an expected squall line.
Estimated arrival time of the squall line is Sunday 12pm-2pm CST at Southeast Alabama and the FL Panhandle.
Gusty non-thunderstorm wind gusts are forecast from the Flint River Valley to points westward. Frequent gusts up to 40 mph are possible.
MAIN HAZARDS
–Damaging Wind Gusts up to 60 mph
–A couple of tornadoes
NON-THUNDERSTORM WINDS
Ahead of storms Sunday afternoon, wind gusts up to 40 mph are possible. Confidence has increased enough to issue a Wind Advisory.
Winds this strong could blow around small unsecured objects and cause difficulty driving for high-profile vehicles.
Any questions, give us a call. As a reminder, we will begin to send out weather emails when the severe weather risk is Slight or higher.
DALE COUNTY: At 5:00 PM Dale County Sheriff Mason Bynum was unchallenged in the 2026 elections.
At 2:30 AM guess what? Sheriff Bynum is on the streets throughout Dale County actively working patrol and with criminal investigators.
Earlier tonight there was a robbery of store in Ariton. Sheriff Bynum is “currently” ( 2:30 AM in the middle of the night ) on the streets, working side by side – shoulder to shoulder with the men and women of Dale County Sheriff Department tracking down suspects.
A working Sheriff serving the citizens and guests of Dale County.
No one can say he is working because of election. Because he is unopposed. But one can say he is working because he serves the citizens and works to make people of Dale County safe.
An Ozark man was arrested after police say he fired a gun during an argument with a neighbor.
According to jail records, David Jones, 61, was arrested Wednesday, January 21, and charged with attempted murder and certain person forbidden to possess a pistol.
Police responded to reports of shots fired in the 200 block of Evergreen Avenue shortly before 5:00 p.m. Thursday.
Authorities say Jones and a neighbor were involved in an argument when Jones allegedly produced a pistol, and the two exchanged gunfire. Investigators estimate approximately six shots were fired during the incident.
Police determined the neighbor was acting in self-defense and will not face charges.
No injuries were reported, and no property damage was reported.
All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
