Strong winds could knock out power across the Gulf Coast
MOBILE, Ala. — Strong winds could bring down trees and power lines as a significant storm system moves across the Gulf Coast. Recent rains have saturated the ground, which can…
Schools across the northern Gulf Coast dismiss early ahead of potential severe weather
GREENE COUNTY, Miss. — Several school districts across the northern Gulf Coast dismissed students early Tuesday, Nov. 29 as severe weather threatened the area during the afternoon. Greene County High…
Storms rip roof off Pensacola brewery
A Pensacola brewery lost much of its roof Saturday morning as strong storms swept across the area. Emerald Republic Brewing, located off Barrancas Street at West Government and H streets,…
Ferry Pass residents demand drainage fixes at town hall after repeated flooding
Residents just north of Pensacola are frustrated with drainage problems that have flooded their homes, and they brought their concerns to a town hall Monday night. Michelle Head’s home on…
Cantonment family rescued from flooded home after Hurricane Sally
A Cantonment family is sharing their story after being rescued from their home as floodwaters rose in the hours after Hurricane Sally came ashore. Nic Schuck said water began closing…
Crews pull driver from floodwaters near Coffeeville Bridge in Choctaw County
Rescue crews pulled a driver to safety after his truck became stranded in floodwaters near the Coffeeville Bridge in Choctaw County on Thursday evening. The Coffeeville Fire Department, the Choctaw…
Gulf Coast meteorologists gather for severe weather round table
Local meteorologists across the Gulf Coast and Southeast compared notes on the severe weather threat expected to hit the region this weekend. WKRG’s Ed Bloodsworth was joined by Jacob Lanier…
Tropical storm warning issued for the Gulf Coast
MOBILE, Ala. — A tropical storm warning has been issued for the Gulf Coast as Potential Tropical Cyclone 16 approaches the area. The alert prompted some local events to be…
Waterspout Spotted Over Mobile Bay
A waterspout was spotted spinning over Mobile Bay on Monday morning. Viewer Carlos Amaya shared images of the weather phenomenon with the newsroom. Waterspouts are rotating columns of air that…
Severe Thunderstorms, Tornado Risk in the Forecast
Strong thunderstorms are expected to move through the area tonight, with a risk of severe weather. Straight-line winds are the main threat, but a tornado is possible. The storms will…