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Ida Damages Gulf State Park Pier

WKRG.com: Pat Peterson — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:12:15 +0000

Tropical Storm Ida pounds new pier at Gulf State Park.

Homeowners Have Ideas For Lower Insurance Rates

WKRG.com: Steve Alexander — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:43:04 +0000

Homeowners meet with legislators Tuesday night in Spanish Fort.

Ida Who?

WKRG.com: Kimberly Curth — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 23:00:06 +0000

Ida has come and gone, leaving not much more than down time in it's path.

Some Delays for Farmers

WKRG.com: Bill Riales — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:57:52 +0000

Some farmers face delays in harvest because of wet weather.

Dauphin Island’s Big Cleanup

WKRG.com: Kesshia Peyton — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:45:48 +0000

For the folks on Dauphin Island, Tropical Storm Ida didn't pack the powerful punch they were expecting but they weren't expecting all the sand left behind either.

Tropical Storm Ida Impresses Gulf Shores

Pat Peterson — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:31:05 +0000

While many people leave Gulf Shores in advance of Tropical Storm Ida, some say they'll stay. News 5's Pat Peterson spoke with a few of them Monday.

Tropical Storm Ida Soaks Dauphin Island

WKRG Staff — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:58:50 +0000

Some plan to ride out the storm on the Island. News 5's Tiffany Craig caught up with one of them.

Tropical Storm Ida Draws Sightseers To Pensacola Beach

WKRG Staff — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:43:35 +0000

News 5's Jessica Taloney spent Monday on Pensacola Beach where the approach of Tropical Storm Ida drew lots of specators

Surfers Loving Tropical Storm Ida

WKRG News 5 — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:21:47 +0000

Several surfers catching big waves kicked up by Tropical Storm Ida in Orange Beach.

Mobile Bracing For Ida

WKRG.com: Kimberly Curth — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 23:00:24 +0000

Some Mobile shoppers are not taking an chances with Ida, they stocked up on supplies just in case.

Escambia County Florida Prepares For Ida

WKRG.com: Chad Petri — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 03:57:09 +0000

Officials are taking special caution as the storm approaches.

National Weather Service In Mobile Tracking Ida

WKRG.com: Chad Petri — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 03:45:05 +0000

Officials with the NWS have been ramping up their monitoring efforts all day.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Waterspout On Mobile Bay Caught On Camera

WKRG.com: Jamie Burch — Mon, 18 May 2009 17:12:31 +0000

Click here to watch video of the waterspout shot Sunday afternoon off the coast of Mullet Point.

Rain Delay For Alabama Farmers

WKRG.com: Chad Petri — Thu, 14 May 2009 22:25:04 +0000

Many farmers are late planting this year because late spring rains are making the ground too wet.

Car Dealership Damaged By Twister

WKRG.com: Jamie Burch — Thu, 14 May 2009 13:54:45 +0000

The tornado that hit Kirksville, Missouri turned Jim Robertson's auto dealership into a junk yard.

Tornadoes Caught On Tape

WKRG.com: Jamie Burch — Thu, 14 May 2009 13:35:46 +0000

GREAT VIDEO Stringers get a little too close to the action when tornadoes tear through Kirksville, MO. “Oh my God its right next to me! Oh Sweet Jesus, its right next to me!”

Gov. Crist Names New Head Of Florida EMA

The Associated Press — Tue, 12 May 2009 16:26:37 +0000

Ruben Almaguer replaces Craig Fugate who is awaiting confirmation by the U.S. Senate to take over the top position at FEMA.

Hometown Tour: Bayou La Batre Hurricanes

WKRG.com: Jene' Young — Thu, 07 May 2009 20:30:37 +0000

Remember the 1906 Hurricane? What about the 1916 Hurricane? Those two storms shaped Bayou La Batre.

Dauphin Island Levee Controversy

WKRG.com: Diana Lucio — Wed, 06 May 2009 04:02:42 +0000

Protecting Dauphin Island when hurricanes hit, there's a new plan buzzing around town.

Possible Tornado In Alabama

Associated Press — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 02:13:01 +0000

Limbs, power lines knocked down in Alabaster Sunday

Flooding Caught On Tape

WKRG.com: Chad Petri — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 02:09:42 +0000

Some homeowners along Agee Street say the county needs to do something.

Freeze Tips

WKRG.com: Jene' Young — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 22:15:12 +0000

Here is some advice on how to deal with a late season freeze.

Strawberry Farmers Closely Watching Weather

WKRG.com: Pat Peterson — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 21:39:20 +0000

Baldwin County farmers gearing up for possible freeze which could spell disaster just days away from Strawberry Festival in Loxley.

Repairs Expected Monday On Washed Out Road

WKRG.com: Steve Alexander — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 01:43:21 +0000

Neighbors and motorists say the problem is frustrating and inconvenient.

Some Baldwin Residents Move To Higher Ground

WKRG.com: Steve Alexander — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 02:22:59 +0000

People are concerned the Tensaw River will keep rising.

10 Minute Sinkhole?

WKRG.com: WKRG Staff — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 16:41:09 +0000

Surprise hole opens up in parking lot of Mobile County License Commission office.

Baldwin County Family’s Heartbreak

WKRG.com: Pat Peterson — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 21:50:28 +0000

A Baldwin County family loses their home after violent storms ripped through the area on Friday.