Sylacauga, Alabama’s Staff Sergeant, Jacob Corey Hill, 30, passed away on November 14, 2025.
Born in Jacksonville, Alabama to James Hill and Martha Gay on June 13, 1995, Jacob graduated from Benjamin Russell High School in 2013.Following graduation, Jacob dedicated his life to serving his country. He proudly served in the Alabama Army National Guard for 13 years, achieving the rank of Staff Sergeant. He served in the 1166th Military Police Company. During his service, he was awarded The Iowa National Guard Commendation and The Meritorious Service Medal, among others.
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...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHEASTERN TALLAPOOSA COUNTY
THROUGH 445 PM CDT...
At 405 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Trammel Crossroads, or 12 miles north of Camp Hill. This thunderstorm
was nearly stationary.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Dadeville, Jacksons' Gap, New Site, Daviston, Eagle Creek, Horseshoe
Bend, and Horseshoe Bend National Military Park.
This includes US Highway 280 near mile marker 79.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
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MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN;
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 106 expected.
* WHERE...Much of Central Alabama.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and
pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any
circumstances.
Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear light weight and loose fitting clothing when possible
and drink plenty of water.
To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in
shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat
should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an
emergency! Call 9 1 1.
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