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Hurricane Ida Aiming For the Gulf

National Hurricane Center/The Associated Press — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 06:03:10 +0000

Updated at 12:00 a.m.Ida is gaining strength now, but should weaken in the Gulf of Mexico.

Sector Mobile On The Lookout For Weather

WKRG.com: Chad Petri — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:24:16 +0000

The Coast Guard men and women their have to be on their toes and ready to move if a hurricane gets close.

Tornadoes Sweep Through Louisiana And Arkansas

CBS/AP — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 19:19:25 +0000

One Man Killed as Violent Storms Damage Homes, Down Trees and Power Lines; Steeple Blown Off Church Crushes Car, Driver Saved..

NAS Whiting Is StormReady

WKRG.com: Chad Petri — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 18:07:00 +0000

Whiting becomes the first NAS to receive this designation from the National Weather Service.

Obamas On The Gulf Coast

WKRG Staff/The Associated Press — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 17:16:07 +0000

President Barack Obama made his first presidential trip to hurricane-battered New Orleans. Michelle Obama visited with military families from Hurlburt Field and Eglin Air Force Base.

John Nodar Look-A-Like

WKRG.com: Jamie Burch — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:26:49 +0000

It's homecoming week in Millry and today students were asked to dress up as their favorite TV character. 6-year-old Connor Cranford chose to dress up as News 5 Meteorologist John Nodar.

Nationwide To Drop Florida Homeowners

Associated Press — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 03:19:44 +0000

About 60,000 policies in the Sunshine State will be affected

WKRG IPhone App

WKRG.com: WKRG Staff — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 04:59:58 +0000

IPhone users can now download the free WKRG iPhone App from the Apple AppStore, get your Weather, News, News Video and Traffic anytime.

Obama Plans Gulf Coast Visit

Associated Press — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 15:32:42 +0000

President Barack Obama says he will pay a mid-October visit to Gulf Coast areas damaged by Hurricane Katrina.

Tsunamis Kill Scores on Samoan Islands

CBS/AP — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 15:01:13 +0000

At Least 99 Killed as Samoa, American Samoa Devastated by Huge Waves Sparked by Quake; Obama Declares Major Disaster..

Flooding Forces Some From Homes

WKRG.com: Kimberly Curth — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 23:00:40 +0000

The heavy rain to the North of us is causing problems for some neighbors in our area.

Creeks Turn Into Surging Rivers in Southeast

The Associated Press — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 12:06:16 +0000

Docile creeks turned into surging rivers and rivers into raging floodwaters as storms raking the Southeast for days dropped up to 20 inches of rain, killing at least six people and leaving communities under water.

Heavy Rains And Flooding Cause Sewer Overflows

Mobile County Health Dept. — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:35:41 +0000

Mobile Area Water and Sewer System experienced multiple sanitary sewer overflows on Sept. 18 as a result of heavy rains and flooding.

First Trial Over FEMA Trailer Fumes Opens

Associated Press — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 16:10:29 +0000

A jury will soon begin hearing testimony in the first trial over whether Gulf Coast storm victims were exposed to potentially dangerous fumes while living in government-issued trailers.

Locals Share Frederic Stories

WKRG.com: Chad Petri — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 22:17:49 +0000

On the 30th anniversary of the storm Chad talked with a few people who remember what they were doing on that day.

30th Anniversary of Hurricane Frederic

WKRG.com: Chad Petri — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 13:00:01 +0000

Three decades ago today Hurricane Frederic roared through Mobile and the Alabama Gulf Coast.

Where Are the Hurricanes?

AP — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 00:21:27 +0000

As Fred Weakens to a Tropical Storm, Forecasters Attribute Dud of a Season So Far to a Weak El Nino.

Hurricane Bill Claims Two Lives

WKRG.com: Michael Snowden — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 03:24:25 +0000

Dramatic Video Coast Guard rescues 3 people who were swept into the Atlantic

Tropical Storm Claudette Hits Florida

CBS/AP — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 16:11:38 +0000

1st Storm to Come Ashore in 2009; Weakened to Tropical Depression

40th Anniversary of Hurricane Camille

WKRG.com: Chad Petri — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 12:07:50 +0000

40 years ago today Camille made landfall along the Gulf Coast.

A Reminder For Storm Supplies

WKRG.com: Chad Petri — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 23:31:16 +0000

While it isn’t panic time, some people were freshening up their storm supplies with tropical systems approaching.

Another Day At The Beach

WKRG.com: Chad Petri — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 20:58:27 +0000

Vacationers seemed to be taking it easy even with some trouble brewing in the tropics.

Hurricane Forecast Revised Again

Associated Press — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 20:42:17 +0000

Government forecasters are lowering their outlook for this Atlantic hurricane season after a quiet start with no named storms so far.

Dauphin Island Settlement

Associated Press — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 20:12:48 +0000

Dauphin Island property owners have reached a settlement with the federal government that would give the island $1.5 million to restore beaches left bare by chronic erosion.

Man Survives Lightning Strike

The Associated Press/WKRG Staff — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 23:30:02 +0000

The man was struck by lightning while sitting in a lawn chair on the beach near Pass Christian.

Weather Watching For 50 Years!

WKRG.com: Kimberly Curth — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 22:00:03 +0000

Meteorologists now know more about South Alabama's climate thanks to one dedicated citizen who's been watching the weather for the last half century!

Grass Roots: Wind and Water

WKRG-TV — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 23:39:41 +0000

Beaches, Barrier Islands and Storm Surge

Lightning Rolls Through Mobile

WKRG.com: Chad Petri — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 02:28:02 +0000

Storm clouds make their presence known Sunday night.

Preparing For The Storm

WKRG.com: Jennifer Rogers — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 10:37:09 +0000

You can help hurricane victims this weekend... before a storm even forms.

Strong Winds Cause $1 Million In Damage At Destin Airport

WKRG.com: Jamie Burch — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:58:18 +0000

Okaloosa County EMA tells News 5 that 10 planes were damaged, including three that were flipped over.

New Mobile County EMA Director Selected

WKRG.com: Jamie Burch — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:23:54 +0000

Ronnie Adair takes over for Walt Dickerson who officially retires Wednesday after 13 years with the agency.

Gulfport Opening ‘Heat Shelter’ Top Help People Keep Cool

WKRG.com: Jamie Burch — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 22:48:16 +0000

The Charles Walker Senior Center will open Thursday for senior citizens and families who don't have access to air conditioning or who just need to get out of the soaring heat.

Fire Officials Keeping Vigil In Bayou La Batre

WKRG.com: Steve Alexander — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 05:07:31 +0000

A controlled burn gets out of hand, forcing evacuations.

Soggy Day At The Beach

WKRG.com: Diana Lucio — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 03:17:18 +0000

A Gulf Coast beach gets some stormy weather, giving beachgoers a break from the heat.

Tips To Avoid Heat Related Injuries

Mobile County Health Dept. — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 14:57:18 +0000

The National Weather Service is predicting the Heat Index in Mobile County to be around 110 degrees today.

Got A Big Power Bill?

WKRG.com: Diana Lucio — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 02:27:00 +0000

Your thermostat could be the culprit. Tips on how to beat the heat without the costs.

Dangerous Heat For You And Your Pet

WKRG.com: Kimberly Curth — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 22:00:00 +0000

If you think it's hot, imagine wearing a fur coat in this heat!

Too Hot To Handle

WKRG.com: Jessica Taloney — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 21:06:35 +0000

Beating the heat isn't easy, especially for elderly and disabled residents.

61-Year-Old Woman Dies Of Heat Stroke In Hotel Room

The Associated Press — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 18:02:45 +0000

Doctors say Gayle Moeur's body temperature was 108 degrees. The hotel had air conditioning, but it wasn't turned on when she was found.

Heat Wave: Keeping The Elderly & Disabled Safe

WKRG.com: Jamie Burch — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 17:41:43 +0000

The triple digit heat we're seeing on the Gulf Coast can be extremely dangerous for both the elderly and the disabled. That's why the City Of Prichard is encouraging people to sign up for Operation Roll Call.

Riley: State Won’t Shelter As Many Storm Evacuees

Associated Press — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 16:35:37 +0000

Alabama may not opens its doors as wide this year for hurricane evacuees from Louisiana and other states.

FEMA May Use Foreclosed Homes As Shelters

Associated Press — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 16:33:30 +0000

Agency Explores Placing Storm Victims In Bank-Owned Houses If Other Options Are Full..

South Alabama Receives Grant For Hurricane Research

WKRG.com: Jamie Burch — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 19:00:12 +0000

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration awarded $525,539 to USA's Center for Hurricane Intensity and Landfall Research to improve hurricane landfall prediction and local severe weather forecasts.

Dauphin Island On Its Own

WKRG.com: Diana Lucio — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 23:15:06 +0000

With out a protective barrier the island could be dealt another massive blow this hurricane season.

BBB Urges Preparation For Hurricane Season

Better Business Bureau — Wed, 27 May 2009 18:39:07 +0000

The month of June marks the beginning of hurricane season. In living on the Gulf Coast, your family should be prepared in the case a hurricane should strike.

Battery Powered TV’s Vs. Digital Switch

WKRG.com: Jene' Young — Fri, 22 May 2009 21:44:53 +0000

Battery Powered TV's of the past will be obsolete after June 12th.

Hurricane Fastball

WKRG.com: Alan Sealls — Thu, 21 May 2009 00:26:24 +0000

See what a major league fastball moving at category 1 hurricane speed does to glass and window coverings

Ft. Pickens Road Opening Up for Business

WKRG.com: Jene' Young — Wed, 20 May 2009 22:29:09 +0000

Fort Pickens Road has been closed since Hurricane Ivan, but that changes on Friday.

AL DOT & State Troopers Get Redy For Hurricane Season

The Associated Press — Wed, 20 May 2009 01:21:21 +0000

They will practice reversing southbound traffic on I-65 Wednesday. If a hurricane approaches, all lanes of I-65 will be northbound only from Mobile to Montgomery.

Coast Guard To Reopen New Gulfport Station

The Associated Press — Tue, 19 May 2009 15:13:34 +0000

The U.S. Coast Guard will officials reopen its Gulfport station on Friday. The new station replaces one damaged by Hurricane Katrina in 2005.