BULLETIN
A barge caught fire on Lake Martin during Fourth of July celebrations in Elmore County today, adding to an eventful holiday that also saw a bear struck and euthanized after being hit by a vehicle in the area. Thunderstorms are expected throughout the day with temperatures holding steady around 73°F, so locals should keep an eye on the weather if they're planning any outdoor activities. Several serious incidents have also occurred nearby, including an arrest in Montgomery related to a July 4 shooting death in Birmingham and felony contraband charges against two former Alabama corrections employees.
10-DAY FORECAST
- SUN 7/05Chance Showers And Thunderstorms73°73°▒ 31%
- MON 7/06Chance Showers And Thunderstorms91°73°▒ 53%
- TUE 7/07Chance Showers And Thunderstorms91°73°▒ 28%
- WED 7/08Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms93°73°▒ 17%
- THU 7/09Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms93°73°▒ 20%
- FRI 7/10Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms93°75°▒ 19%
- SAT 7/11Chance Showers And Thunderstorms93°73°▒ 35%
- SUN 7/12Chance Showers And Thunderstorms90°90°▒ 58%
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