http://www.wkrg.com/news/ Hurricane and Tropics Mobile News Alabama and Pensacola Florida News and the Gulf Coast Region News Video en-us Copyright WKRG http://www.wkrg.com/news/category/hurricane/ http://media.wkrg.com/media/webcast_news.jpg Hurricane and Tropics - WKRG.com News - Mobile Al - Pensacola Fl - Gulf Coast Hurricane and Tropics Get the latest Video News Weather and Sports and more WKRG.com podcast WKRG.com WKRG.com drencher@gmail.com Hurricane and Tropics,mobile alabama, mobile al, mobile news, mobile alabama news, mobile al news, wkrg mobile, WKRG, Mobile, Alabama, news, weather, sports no http://www.wkrg.com/hurricane/article/divorce_stalks_katrina_survivors/17410/
Some Katrina families coping with more than just hurricane recovery. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/hurricane/article/divorce_stalks_katrina_survivors/17410/ Sat, 30 Aug 2008 05:15:09 +0000 CNN http://www.wkrg.com/hurricane/article/free_sand_bags_in_mississippi/17406/
Jackson County helping people prepare for possible storm threat. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/hurricane/article/free_sand_bags_in_mississippi/17406/ Sat, 30 Aug 2008 03:32:44 +0000 Jackson County Public Information Office http://www.wkrg.com/hurricane/article/transportation_available_if_evacuations_ordered/17405/
Harrison County Mississippi has a plan in place to take people who need a ride away from the coast. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/hurricane/article/transportation_available_if_evacuations_ordered/17405/ Sat, 30 Aug 2008 03:26:58 +0000 Harrison County External Affairs Officer http://www.wkrg.com/hurricane/article/football_fans_keep_eye_on_gustav/17404/
Katrina survivors watch their team play another Alabama school that faced tragedy. Watch Video ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/hurricane/article/football_fans_keep_eye_on_gustav/17404/ Sat, 30 Aug 2008 02:44:44 +0000 WKRG.com: Steve Alexander Football Fans Keep Eye On Gustav WKRG.com alabama,coden,enterprise,football,gustav,high school football,hurricane gustav,hurricanes,irvington,katrina,mobile,tornado,tropical weather,weather, WKRG.com: Steve Alexander no http://www.wkrg.com/hurricane/article/are_gas_prices_price_gouging/17401/
Mobile and Baldwin Counties say they will now investigate reports of big price jumps. WATCH UNEDITED TYSON INTERVIEW Watch Video ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/hurricane/article/are_gas_prices_price_gouging/17401/ Fri, 29 Aug 2008 22:05:25 +0000 WKRG.com: WKRG Staff Gas Price Gouging? WKRG.com WATCH UNEDITED TYSON INTERVIEW]]> alabama,baldwin county,fuel,gas,gustav,hoss mack,john tyson,price gouging,sheriff, WKRG.com: WKRG Staff no http://www.wkrg.com/hurricane/article/harrison_county_ms_under_state_of_emergency/17400/
Press Release from the Harrison County, MS Emergency Management Office. The EMO has declared a state of emergency. Please read for new information on Gustav preps. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/hurricane/article/harrison_county_ms_under_state_of_emergency/17400/ Fri, 29 Aug 2008 21:55:33 +0000 Harrison County External Affairs Officer Riley Sayne http://www.wkrg.com/hurricane/article/alabama_under_state_of_emergency/17396/
Gov. Riley: “I am again urging everyone to take the necessary precautions to ensure your and your family’s safety." More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/hurricane/article/alabama_under_state_of_emergency/17396/ Fri, 29 Aug 2008 21:08:59 +0000 WKRG.com: Emily Forrester http://www.wkrg.com/hurricane/article/gustav_headed_for_current_that_fuels_big_storms/17394/
The difference between a monster and a wimp for Gulf of Mexico hurricanes often comes down to a small patch of warm deep water that’s easy to miss More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/hurricane/article/gustav_headed_for_current_that_fuels_big_storms/17394/ Fri, 29 Aug 2008 19:34:23 +0000 The Associated Press http://www.wkrg.com/hurricane/article/mississippi_emergency_management_ordering_evacuations_of_low_lying_areas_on/17389/
Harrison and Hancock county residents living in FEMA travel trailers, FEMA mobile homes, Mississippi Cottages and designated flood zones ordered to evacuate this weekend. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/hurricane/article/mississippi_emergency_management_ordering_evacuations_of_low_lying_areas_on/17389/ Fri, 29 Aug 2008 17:08:38 +0000 Mississippi Emergency Management Office http://www.wkrg.com/hurricane/article/mobile_co_declares_state_of_emergency/17388/
Voluntary evacuations could begin Saturday. Watch Video ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/hurricane/article/mobile_co_declares_state_of_emergency/17388/ Fri, 29 Aug 2008 16:19:18 +0000 WKRG.com: WKRG Staff Mobile Co Declares State of Emergency WKRG.com alabama,county,ema,emergency,evacuation,gustav,hurricane,mobile,storm,tropic, WKRG.com: WKRG Staff no http://www.wkrg.com/hurricane/article/beaches_close_in_anticipation_of_gustav/17385/
Officials on Dauphin Island have closed the west end public beach until the threat from Tropical Storm Gustav has passed. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/hurricane/article/beaches_close_in_anticipation_of_gustav/17385/ Fri, 29 Aug 2008 15:38:17 +0000 Associated Press http://www.wkrg.com/hurricane/article/northrop_grumman_gustav_statement/17378/
Click for full text of statement, which includes special employee emergency phone number. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/hurricane/article/northrop_grumman_gustav_statement/17378/ Fri, 29 Aug 2008 13:25:40 +0000 WKRG.com: WKRG Staff http://www.wkrg.com/hurricane/article/hurricane_katrina_death_toll/17374/
Half of the victims were 75 years old and above. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/hurricane/article/hurricane_katrina_death_toll/17374/ Fri, 29 Aug 2008 06:15:30 +0000 Associated Press http://www.wkrg.com/hurricane/article/bracing_for_gustav_by_boat/17372/
People who make their money from the Gulf aren't letting Gustav scare them away. Watch Video ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/hurricane/article/bracing_for_gustav_by_boat/17372/ Fri, 29 Aug 2008 02:06:17 +0000 WKRG.com: Diana Lucio Bracing For Gustav By Boat WKRG.com anniversary of katrina,bayou la batre,diana lucio,gulf coast hurricane,gustav,hurricane ivan,hurricane katrina,hurricane preparations,insurance,jeff barnes,pebbles white,shrimper gulf coast,shrimpers, WKRG.com: Diana Lucio no http://www.wkrg.com/hurricane/article/tropics_gustav/17254/
Gustav headed to Cuba and warm waters of Gulf of Mexico. LATEST UPDATE AND PUBLIC ADVISORY More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/hurricane/article/tropics_gustav/17254/ Thu, 28 Aug 2008 23:51:09 +0000 Associated Press/NWS/NHC http://www.wkrg.com/hurricane/article/hoarding_gas_in_south_alabama/17370/
Two Grand Bay stations ran out of gas after people started filling up barrels with gasoline. Watch Video ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/hurricane/article/hoarding_gas_in_south_alabama/17370/ Thu, 28 Aug 2008 23:40:46 +0000 WKRG.com: Tiffany Craig Gas Hoarding Drains Pumps WKRG.com alabama,barrel,drum,fuel costs,gas prices,gas pumps,governor bob riley,gustav,hoarding gas,hurricane,jug,katrina,price gouging law,special assignment reporter,tiffany craig,tropical storm,tropical weather, WKRG.com: Tiffany Craig no http://www.wkrg.com/hurricane/article/panic_or_preparation/17368/
Words like "price-gouging" and "gas shortage" seem to be thrown around a lot anytime a tropical system threatens the gulf coast. Watch Video ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/hurricane/article/panic_or_preparation/17368/ Thu, 28 Aug 2008 22:58:06 +0000 WKRG.com: Debbie Williams Panic or Preparation? WKRG.com alabama,florida,gas,gouging,gustav,pensacola,prices,shortages, WKRG.com: Debbie Williams no 30.40012204559436 -87.681884765625 http://www.wkrg.com/hurricane/article/new_report_released_on_hurricane_katrina_deaths/17369/
Reseachers say nearly half of of the 1,000 who died in New Orleans were 75+ More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/hurricane/article/new_report_released_on_hurricane_katrina_deaths/17369/ Thu, 28 Aug 2008 22:30:31 +0000 WKRG.com: Michael Snowden 29.952554831950962 -90.06866455078125 http://www.wkrg.com/hurricane/article/ferries_prepare_for_gustav/17367/
ALDOT makes plans for Dauphin Island to Fort Morgan ferries in case Gustav comes our way Watch Video ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/hurricane/article/ferries_prepare_for_gustav/17367/ Thu, 28 Aug 2008 20:50:33 +0000 WKRG Staff Ferries Prepare For Gustav WKRG Staff alabama,fort morgan,gustav,hurricane,marissa mae,tropical storm, WKRG Staff no 30.247204606534158 -88.07464599609375 http://www.wkrg.com/hurricane/article/a_tale_of_two_temperaments/17365/
Stock up on supplies or watch and wait? Watch Video ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/hurricane/article/a_tale_of_two_temperaments/17365/ Thu, 28 Aug 2008 20:32:17 +0000 WKRG.com: Jessica Taloney A Tale Of Two Temperaments WKRG.com alabama,gulf coast,gustav,hurricane,jessica taloney,mobile,tropical storm,tropics, WKRG.com: Jessica Taloney no http://www.wkrg.com/hurricane/article/3000_national_guardsmen_on_alert/17362/
Alabama Governor Bob Riley meets with key leaders to prepare for Gustav. FULL TEXT OF MEDIA RELEASE More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/hurricane/article/3000_national_guardsmen_on_alert/17362/ Thu, 28 Aug 2008 18:10:44 +0000 Alabama Governor's Office http://www.wkrg.com/hurricane/article/out_of_gas/17360/
Concern over Gustav and rising gas prices have some stations running out of fuel. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/hurricane/article/out_of_gas/17360/ Thu, 28 Aug 2008 17:20:46 +0000 WKRG.com: WKRG Staff http://www.wkrg.com/hurricane/article/mema_making_gustav_evacuation_plans/17358/
The decision for Mississippi evacuation could come as early as today. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/hurricane/article/mema_making_gustav_evacuation_plans/17358/ Thu, 28 Aug 2008 16:54:25 +0000 WKRG.com: Steven Norris http://www.wkrg.com/hurricane/article/governor_riley_continues_hurricane_preparations/17356/
Governor Bob Riley today continued to prepare Alabama for the possible onslaught of Hurricane Gustav. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/hurricane/article/governor_riley_continues_hurricane_preparations/17356/ Thu, 28 Aug 2008 16:44:32 +0000 Governor’s Press Office http://www.wkrg.com/hurricane/article/fay_helped_ease_drought1/17354/
There was some good news from last week's tropical system. The drought gripping parts of the deep south is easing up. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/hurricane/article/fay_helped_ease_drought1/17354/ Thu, 28 Aug 2008 15:31:28 +0000 The Associated Press http://www.wkrg.com/hurricane/article/tropical_depression_number_eight/17344/
Hanna still a tropical storm with winds of 50mph. NHC forecasting system to become a hurricane LATEST UPDATE AND PUBLIC ADVISORY More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/hurricane/article/tropical_depression_number_eight/17344/ Thu, 28 Aug 2008 15:04:07 +0000 Associated Press/NHC/NWS http://www.wkrg.com/hurricane/article/generator_dangers/17343/
Whether you plan to get a generator or dust off the old one, safety should come first when putting together your plan. Watch Video ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/hurricane/article/generator_dangers/17343/ Thu, 28 Aug 2008 03:22:11 +0000 WKRG.com: Diana Lucio Generator Dangers WKRG.com carbon monoxide alarm,carbon monoxide death,carbon monoxide detector,carbon monoxide generator,carbon monoxide poisoning,diana lucio,generator,generator air conditioner,gulf coast,gustav,hurricane ivan,hurricane katrina,hurricane plan,hurricane preparations,julio garcia,lowes,odorless colorless gas,springhill medical center, WKRG.com: Diana Lucio no http://www.wkrg.com/hurricane/article/drivers_start_filling_up_before_gustav/17341/
People in Pensacola say they don't want to wait in long lines. Watch Video ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/hurricane/article/drivers_start_filling_up_before_gustav/17341/ Thu, 28 Aug 2008 02:29:23 +0000 WKRG.com: Steve Alexander Drivers Start Filling Up Before Gustav WKRG.com alabama,economy,florida,gas prices,gustav,hurricane ivan,hurricane katrina,milton,mobile,pace,pensacola, WKRG.com: Steve Alexander no http://www.wkrg.com/hurricane/article/mississippi_coast_not_taking_chances/17339/
A tropical storm not yet in the Gulf already has some Mississippi coast residents concerned. Watch Video ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/hurricane/article/mississippi_coast_not_taking_chances/17339/ Thu, 28 Aug 2008 01:38:48 +0000 WKRG.com: Jessica Taloney Mississippi Coast Not Taking Chances WKRG.com biloxi,diberville,gustav,hurricane,hurricane katrina,jessica taloney,katrina,mississippi coast,tropical storm,tropics, WKRG.com: Jessica Taloney no http://www.wkrg.com/hurricane/article/state_of_emergency_in_lousisana/17337/
BREAKING NEWS: Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal is declaring a state of emergency and activating the National Guard in advance of storm Gustav. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/hurricane/article/state_of_emergency_in_lousisana/17337/ Wed, 27 Aug 2008 23:20:26 +0000 The Associated Press http://www.wkrg.com/hurricane/article/riley_prepare_for_gustav_now/17334/
Governor Bob Riley, who met with several state agencies about Gustav, is encouraging Alabamians to take steps now to prepare for the storm. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/hurricane/article/riley_prepare_for_gustav_now/17334/ Wed, 27 Aug 2008 22:44:04 +0000 WKRG.com: Jamie Burch http://www.wkrg.com/hurricane/article/tree_crushes_bay_minette_home/17305/
Tropical Storm Fay will soon be a distant memory for many of us but a Bay Minette couple has a constant reminder of her fury. Watch Video ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/hurricane/article/tree_crushes_bay_minette_home/17305/ Tue, 26 Aug 2008 20:52:43 +0000 WKRG.com: Debbie Williams Tree Crushes Bay Minette Home WKRG.com alabama,american red cross,bay minette,mobile home,trailer,tree,tropical storm fay, WKRG.com: Debbie Williams no 30.881012137733634 -87.76840209960937 http://www.wkrg.com/hurricane/article/tree_crushes_century_homes/17273/
Two families in Century are living without the basics after a tree crashed into their homes. Watch Video ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/hurricane/article/tree_crushes_century_homes/17273/ Mon, 25 Aug 2008 23:38:57 +0000 WKRG.com: Debbie Williams Tree Crushes Century Homes WKRG.com american red cross,century,florida,tree,tropical storm fay, WKRG.com: Debbie Williams no 30.976431669614786 -87.26165771484375 http://www.wkrg.com/hurricane/article/florida_gets_national_emergency_grant/17272/
Florida is getting up to $20 million for cleanup and humanitarian aid related to Tropical Storm Fay. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/hurricane/article/florida_gets_national_emergency_grant/17272/ Mon, 25 Aug 2008 21:07:23 +0000 The Associated Press http://www.wkrg.com/hurricane/article/fay_packs_small_punch_in_alabama/17235/
A tree falls on a Thomasville home. A 17 year old is thankful she lived to tell about it. Video Watch Video ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/hurricane/article/fay_packs_small_punch_in_alabama/17235/ Sun, 24 Aug 2008 21:32:27 +0000 WKRG.com: Jessica Taloney Fay Packs Small Punch In Alabama WKRG.com Video ]]> denise watkins,fay,jessica taloney,tallahatta springs,thomasville,tropical depression,tropical storm,tropical storm fay, WKRG.com: Jessica Taloney no 31.911370346282353 -87.87551879882812