President obama is urging those to be on guard. Those who are in georgia shouldar pay attention. Because a lot of emphasis on florida but this will continue to the north intolo sout carolina, lots of Population Centers their. Dianne gallagher, reporting. We do have some good news, jenn harcher can share that wit us. Has been downgraded to a category two hurricane with sustained winds oft 110 mph, this justin from the National Hurricane center, has been downgraded to a category two. Looking at Hurricane Matthew still a very large storm hittin the east coast of florida. The storm surge which is paul stanley, the coastline along th georgia coast and the southern South Carolina coast expecting between six and 9foot storm surge over the next 24 hours. Combined with the high tide tha just makes it even worse. The rest of northern florida up toth whether South Carolina, between four and 6foot storm surge and outer banks of North Carolina upwards of around twofourfoot storm surge. Jacksonville
Visibility less than 5 miles. Fayetteville dropping just a little bit to 8 miles right now. Well keep you up to date and let you know if those numbers change. We have dropped a degree in raleigh. Were still at 76. Still very warm as you head out. 73 in fayetteville. A little bit of fog for your morning drive and well reach 92 our high. The humidity will make it feel significantly hotter. Just an isolated storm or two workweek forecast ahead in ten minutes. Right now, here is alli with a check on your commute. Things are looking better than the last time you saw me. The disabled car has been cleared. So if youre heading on 440, local roads moving well. We do still have some overnight construction going on on u. S. 1 southbound side, excuse me, southbound side now. Was northbound side. So lane closures, not seeing easier for you. No incidents to report to you there. Down through fayetteville, if you are taking 95, we do have an area where we have work going on. 95 northbound has the shou
Wednesdaya woman forced to the town completely shut downsubmerged. These houses suddenly become waterfront properties, with water seeping into their basements. Sadly, many say this is nothing new. linda petersen, olin we got the routine, okay we know the waters coming up, move everything up, move everything to higher ground. And then wait for the water to rise, and go back down. But the familiarity doesnt make it any easier. And it breaks my heart to have to throw out my daughters because, well i was really. I said, im sorry, but its been flooded, theres no saving that kinda stuff. The flooding also taking its toll on many farmers in the area. Damage widespread on this farm. shirley davis, olin our corn crop, basically. Our pasture is gone, which well probably never get back into. The new seeding. Hopefully it hangs on. Davis estimates nearly 400 acres of land have at least a little water on it. She says she wont know for sometime if shell be able to salvage any of natures going to thr
Thats the most homicides in 25 years. In fact the last time Milwaukee Police were investigating this many deaths in one month they had just discovered Jeffery Dahmers victims. Tonight what chief flynn says needs to change. And victims of the violence share their perspective. It really hits home when it happens to you. That is our big story tonight sobering stats. Two dozen people were murdered in milwaukee last month. Thats two dozens families in mourning. Our ashley sears spoke to one of madeline anderson. She was at police chief ed flynns News Conference. What was his message, madeline . Milwaukee police chief ed flynn says the violence needs to stop. He held a News Conference downtown earlier today on those sobering numbers. Calling attention to last months 24 homicides. 42 09 if you didnt know better, youd think only 1 or 2 things happened all in the month of august police chief ed flynn says milwaukees murder exceeded chicago. A city that also experienced a recordsetting 90 homici
August. 42 09 5 people were murdered on the day of the riot. It was lost in the news. Flynn estimates 80percent of homicides are a result of gun violence. 48 43 the biggest driver of our homicides are arguments, fights, and retaliation by people with criminal records. Part of the solution he says starts with increasing penalties for felons caught in possession of a firearm. Making you know conceal carry illegally a misdemeanor no matter how many times youre those challenges. Flynn says officers have taken 1600 guns off the streets so far this year. Now. Hes urging the community to help law enforcement. Flynn says African Americans are the majority of homicide victims and assailants. 4442, the fact is we have to engage with the offending community on their turf, and were committed to continuing to do that in a way thats both lawful and restrained. Has a 70percent clearance rate when it comes to solving homicides. He says the bigger issue is getting cooperation from the community in nonf