Author: WAKA Action 8 News

Here Comes the Heat

SUMMER-LIKE PREVIEW: For the week ahead, a ridge will build in over the Southeast and a surface highs develops off the Southeast coast, which is very similar to what we see during the summer. This set up means we are going to see mainly sunny, dry, and very warm weather for the state. Highs today should be around 90°, with…

Rain and Storms Today

STORMS ON THE WAY: We end the work week with decent rain chances and the threat of a few strong thunderstorms this afternoon. SPC maintains a “marginal risk” of severe storms for nearly the entire state. Little change in the overall thinking of the threat as there will be a decent amount of CAPE 2,000 J/kg (instability) this afternoon, wind…

Another Very Warm Day, Rain/Storms Return Tomorrow

We’ll have a mix of sun and clouds for today, and clouds will be on the increase especially late in the day; temperatures will continue to be above average as afternoon highs will be in the mid 80s to the lower 90s this afternoon. Into the evening hours, we will introduce a risk for a few showers over the western…

“Escapology” Ready to Bring New Entertainment to Downtown

A new high- tech form of entertainment is about to open its doors in downtown Montgomery. It’s called Escapology. It’s a live action breakout game where participants have to solve puzzles and search for clues in order to “escape” the room. The entertainment venue also has virtual reality games. Participants can experience all types of scenarios including jumping out of…

Summer-Like Weather

An upper-level ridge is in place over the Southeast and a surface highs is centered over the Wiregrass region of the state, that means we are dry, sunny, and going to be very warm today and tomorrow. This afternoon, we are all going to be well into the 80s and likely near 90° and expect that again tomorrow. Our nights…

Junior League Awards $88,000 in Grants to Local Non-Profits

The Junior League of Montgomery is known for supporting non-profits throughout the region. Tuesday evening they presented grants to ten local non-profits. “I was telling someone the other day there is a line from “Wicked” that says, ‘because of you, I have changed for the good.’ And I think that’s what it is all about. We need to give back…

Consumer Alert: Publix Recalling Deli Artichoke and Spinach Dip

Publix Super Markets has announced it’s voluntarily recalling Publix Deli Artichoke and Spinach Dip due to the possibility of the product containing small glass fragments. In a statement, the company says the 16 oz. artichoke and spinach dip was sold at Publix stores in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina and Tennessee with a UPC of 000-41415-15961, and a…

Summer Preview Ahead

No weather issues expected through Thursday, as we are actually going to be having a summer-like preview. Our days should feature mainly sunny conditions and highs in the upper 80s and lower 90s are expected today, tomorrow, and Thursday. Our nights will be fair, mainly clear, and comfortable with lower 60s expected. LATE WEEK RAIN/STORMS: Clouds increase Thursday night, and…

New Baseball Roundabout in Downtown Montgomery

If you’re traveling to a Biscuits’ game or just driving through downtown Montgomery, you’ll notice something new in the middle of the road. It’s a new traffic roundabout, and it’s also a 25-foot concrete baseball. The project cost the city an estimated $250,000 dollars. There will still be traffic signals at the 5-point intersection of Tallapoosa and Coosa Streets, but…

Sunny, Dry, Warm Week of Weather

It certainly was an incredible weekend of weather with tons of sun, and very comfortable temperatures and the great weather will continue for the new work week. This morning, not a bad start to the day with most locations in the upper 40s and lower 50s. Expect another day full of sunshine, we will see our highs climb into the…