Grant Skinner is a Meteorologist/Digital Reporter at WKRG News 5. He focuses on themes related to climate change and the environment, with a particular emphasis on hydrology, water conservation, and climate policy. Grant's insights and reporting have been featured in Yahoo News, WRAL, and other prominent outlets.
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Grant Skinner's coverage primarily revolves around local weather-related events and environmental conservation efforts in the Gulf Coast area, with a focus on Alabama, particularly Mobile. His articles often highlight evolving stories related to weather conditions and seasonal patterns.
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By: Grant Skinner
Any time we get some beneficial rain, it is good to embrace the win but also put the rain into perspective. We still need a lot of rain to pull us out of the drought. Let's break down how much rain we have seen so far this month and how much we need to break the drought in a one month period.
It has been a hotter-than-normal August so far, and it has also been very humid. That humidity makes it feel even hotter. Let's talk about why it makes us feel hotter and how we can stay safe during the heat.
By: Grant Skinner
We saw lots of rain in July, but we have not seen much rain in August so far. A front is expected to bring some better totals over the next handful of days. Let's break down our expected totals to start the weekend and how much we could see through next week.
We will have a near total lunar eclipse Thursday night, but there may be some difficulties viewing it due to cloud cover. Let's dive into how our pattern will change ahead of the eclipse and the cloud cover forecast.
When we receive a lot of heavy rain in a short period of time, flash flooding can occur. The Weather Prediction Center releases risk levels for this flooding, so let's break down what they are and what they mean.
By: Grant Skinner
It's no secret: it is way too hot outside. Highs up to around 100 degrees and heat advisories are not uncommon during the summertime. This late in the summer, though, it is definitely a lot more rare. Let's put this heat into perspective and talk about when the relief arrives.
By: Grant Skinner
Beneficial rain for parts of central North Carolina in July helped improve some of our reservoir levels, but others desperately need rain. With many of you heading to our area lakes for Labor Day weekend, let's check out our current lake levels and talk about safety concerns.
We are halfway through the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, and it has not been very active so far. Let's dive into what has limited activity, if it's common to see this and what to know about the rest of the season.
The recent temperatures have brought mixed reviews to say the least. It has been a very hot start to September, and the heat cranks up again to close out this week. Let's break down the pattern that continues to bring us heat and if we'll see any changes soon.
By: Grant Skinner
Recent rainfall has eased the drought conditions for some spots, but many areas still need a lot more. Let's take a look at the latest drought monitor, how recent rain compares to normal, and what some of the rain totals are.
