Lightning Fatality
August 07 2007
News 5 has new information about a lightning fatality in Monroe County. The National Weather Service first reported the incident Tuesday afternoon.
The Heat is on in Alabama
August 06 2007
“Now’s the time to start thinking about protecting yourself and your loved ones from the heat” The National Weather Service is warning the public that the heat index could climb as high as 105 degree across much of the state this week.
Man Injured During Storm Has Passed Away
July 16 2007
Funeral services are scheduled for Saturday for a Mobile man hurt when strong storms hit the Wal-Mart Supercenter July 3rd. Family members say 62 year old John Lofton died Saturday. Willie Lofton sa....
Lightning Safety
July 16 2007
We've seen a lot of them the last couple of weeks; thunderstorms have brought a lot of beneficial rain, a lot of lightning and a lot of business to electronic repair stores. Almost like clock work, t....
Lightning Sparks House Fire
July 15 2007
Lightning is to blame for a house fire in Mobile's Springhill area. Fire fighters responded to Kingswood Drive West just before 2pm Sunday, after a homeowner noticed smoke coming from his air conditio....
Drought Aid
July 09 2007
WASHINGTON (AP) - Alabama's congressional delegation requested 17 (m) million dollars in federal aid today for farmers affected by the severe drought, which a state climatologist says is the state's w....
Storm Damage At Mobile Wal-Mart Store
July 03 2007
Wal-Mart officials say they should know by Wednesday afternoon or possibly Thursday when their Super Center near Springdale Mall will re-open. Downburst winds from a thunderstorm knocked holes in the ....
Florida Weather Damage
April 26 2007
Thursday's severe weather caused big problems for some people in the Florida panhandle. Several houses were damaged near Century when the line of severe storms ripped through Escambia County. Ivory Br....
Weather Sirens in Mobile County
April 13 2007
If a tornado warning is issued in Mobile County Saturday because of thunderstorms moving through, emergency management officials will be sounding sirens for the first time. But many people in the coun....