News Topic: Hurricane

Tuesday November 10 2009

Dauphin Island’s Big Cleanup

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. more »
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By Kesshia Peyton
Comment by cissiebee: omg, what a waste.  Is the corp of engineers gonna do this again or create new jobs for others that know even less about what they’re doing? 33 Responses »

Oil below $79 as Ida weakens

Oil prices swung around $79 a barrel Tuesday, as a storm threatening oil installations in the Gulf of Mexico weakened and investors eyed a volatile dollar. more »
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By The Associated Press
Monday November 09 2009

Mobile Bracing For Ida

Some Mobile shoppers are not taking an chances with Ida, they stocked up on supplies just in case. more »
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By Kimberly Curth
Wednesday November 04 2009

Baldwin County Toll Road?

Local and state transportation officials want to build a toll road connecting Interstate 65 with I-10 in North Baldwin County more »
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By Pat Peterson
Wednesday October 07 2009

Floating House Makes Debut in New Orleans

Built through Brad Pitt's Foundation, House Capable of Floating atop Floodwaters. more »
1:17 PM
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By Associated Press
Comment by carl: With the ground sinking pretty rapidly in New Orleans and surrounding area and a lot of the wet lands gone,I don’t see any permanant solution for… 26 Responses »
Friday September 11 2009

Where Are the Hurricanes?

As Fred Weakens to a Tropical Storm, Forecasters Attribute Dud of a Season So Far to a Weak El Nino. more »
6:21 PM
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By AP
Monday August 17 2009

Highway 181 Widening Project

After nearly a decade of planning and discussion, construction work finally begins on Highway 181 widening project in Baldwin County. more »
3:57 PM
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By Pat Peterson
Comment by cmb1: People don’t grip it about it being too close to front doors. You new it when you built or bought. This project has been in the making for years. 1 Responses »
Wednesday August 12 2009

Local Zoo Hurricane Ready

Construction on new hurricane evacuation shelter at the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo in Gulf Shores nearly finished more »
3:21 PM
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By Pat Peterson
Comment by claycitymadness: morning bob; yeah i was thinking more inland. on the water in teh path of the surge you are pretty much screwed. thats what i am counting on. still a lot… 3 Responses »
Thursday August 06 2009

Hurricane Forecast Revised Again

Government forecasters are lowering their outlook for this Atlantic hurricane season after a quiet start with no named storms so far. more »
2:42 PM
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By Associated Press
Comment by minimay87: They will not let me post anything about my parent’s and their, When I was your age, comment. Oh well. Yes, I must have been confused mike. Definitely… 13 Responses »
Friday June 05 2009

Ride For Relief

You can help raise money for hurricane relief and enjoy a nice afternoon at the Bluegill! more »
5:03 AM
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By Jennifer Rogers
Comment by BamaBob: Do they still have the Elvis booth at the Bluegill?  Did they shut the place down for Elvis, or did he just walk up in there like any other customer? view »
Tuesday June 02 2009

Hurricane Exercise

Emergency management officials in the Florida panhandle hold "live action" hurricane exercise more »
3:56 PM
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By Pat Peterson
Comment by BamaBob: Last time I had any serious hurricane exercise I was at Pat O’Briens down in the Quarter.  That’s been a long time ago too!  view »
Wednesday May 27 2009

BBB Urges Preparation For Hurricane Season

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. more »
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By Better Business Bureau
Wednesday May 20 2009

Hurricane Fastball

See what a major league fastball moving at category 1 hurricane speed does to glass and window coverings more »
6:26 PM
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By Alan Sealls
Comment by southfan1981: Mr. Sealls, AB FAB! This is funny and informative at the same time. I think an award is on the horizon. The Weather Channel has nothing on you, besides… view »
Tuesday May 19 2009

AL DOT & State Troopers Get Redy For Hurricane Season

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. more »
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By The Associated Press
Comment by mob1: O’ Good lord why are they practicing this, now people are going to expect this to be done perfectly without any flaws since they have practiced this.… view »
Thursday May 14 2009

Hurricane Evacuation Survey Starting Next Week

Don't hang up. It's not necessarily a telemarketer on the other end of the line. Starting Monday, emergency agencies from Mobile & Baldwin Co. will be calling to ask about your evacuation plan and whether you need help to evacuate. more »
5:32 PM
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By Jamie Burch
Comment by barefootangel: Hope they call me. I would like to sign up the squirrel to offer help in predicting storms for our area. the bfa view »

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