Forecasters at the National Hurricane Center will issue warnings about 36 to 48 hours ahead of a storm. That's about half a day sooner than before.Forecasters at the National Hurricane Center say they will issue storm warnings and watches about half a day sooner than before. They hope warnings about 36 to 48 hours ahead of the storms will give coastal residents more advance notice. They said Tuesday that improved storm tracking allows them to do it. But both the center and… » more
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FEMA has signed off on disaster aid for areas of Mobile and Baldwin Counties that were damaged by Tropical Storm Ida. » More
Colorado State Researchers Forecast 6 to 8 Hurricanes, At Least 3 of them Major.. » More
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The hurricane season is ending with barely a whimper. The 2009 Atlantic season officially ends Tuesday. » More
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Tropical Storm Ida pounds new pier at Gulf State Park. » Video
Homeowners meet with legislators Tuesday night in Spanish Fort. » Video
Ida has come and gone, leaving not much more than down time in it's path. » Video
Some farmers face delays in harvest because of wet weather. » Video