Chilly AM Rain, Afternoon Storms, Then Turning COLD!
We’ve got some scattered showers across the Chattahoochee Valley this morning, but with all the temperatures above freezing, it’s all just a chilly rain. As we go through the morning, we’ll see our temps warm up as a warm front lifts northward through the region. Then around Noon, a line of showers and storms...
Wind advisory affecting Central Alabama until Sunday afternoon
On Sunday at 8:08 a.m. a wind advisory was released by the National Weather Service valid between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. for Marengo, Dallas, Autauga, Elmore and Lee counties. According to the weather service, "Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure...
Strong to severe storms possible Sunday
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Rain coverage decreases for a time Sunday morning before a line of storms approaches around midday. The Storm Prediction Center has placed our area under a Level 1 of 5 severe weather threat, with some southern counties under a Level 2 of 5 threat. This is a low-end risk, but a few damaging...
One person injured in The Hill Apartments shooting
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Officials with the Columbus Police Department are investigating a shooting that left one person injured at The Hill Apartments Saturday night. Several officers were reported at the residence located in the 3500 block of Gentian Boulevard around 8 p.m. The injured individual was transported to a...
Columbus police focus on helping homeless rather than arrests under new ordinance
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - A city ordinance that makes it unlawful to sleep, camp or store personal belongings on city property has not resulted in any arrests since its implementation last summer, according to the Columbus Police Department. The Columbus City Council approved the ordinance in August 2025 in a...
Georgia Ice Storm: School Closings
School closures are starting to come in Monday due to Georgia’s impending ice storm. Below are the closures we know about so far. Marietta City Schools Closed: Marietta City Schools will be closed on Monday. All school-based activities, including athletics and extracurricular activities, are also canceled for Monday....
Cold weather advisory in place for Alabama for Monday – wind chills to drop...
A cold weather advisory was released by the National Weather Service on Saturday at 10:48 a.m. valid for Monday between midnight and 10 a.m. for Marion, Lamar, Fayette, Winston, Walker, Blount, Etowah, Calhoun, Cherokee, Cleburne, Pickens, Tuscaloosa, Jefferson, Shelby, St. Clair, Talladega, Clay, Randolph, Sumter,...
Local bar hosts bull riding event to raise money for longtime customer
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — A local bar community is showing its support for one of its regular customers who is in the hospital fighting to recover from a stroke. Ben Hardy, a regular at Whiskey Rail and a friend of the owners for many years, had a stroke on Sunday, Jan. 4. The stroke left […]
Icy North of Columbus Tonight, Storms on Sunday!
We’re starting out Saturday dry and somewhat mild with temps in the low to mid 40s across the region. We could see an isolated shower locally, but most of the precipitation stays well north of Columbus. This morning, north Alabama and Georgia are seeing a little bit of everything, rain, sleet, freezing rain, and some...
Wet side of the winter storm locally, Big cold spell next week
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - A large winter storm develops across the southern Plains Friday night before moving across the eastern part of the country this weekend. We still aren’t concerned for wintry weather in most spots locally; a chance for a brief period of wintry weather is possible early Sunday or Sunday morning...
