Hurricane Sally could hit Alabama on 16th anniversary of Ivan’s landfall
If Hurricane Sally makes landfall in Alabama on Wednesday, it will arrive 16 years to the day after the last hurricane to strike the state. Hurricane Ivan came ashore in…
Alabama Power Preps for Sally’s Impact on South Alabama
MOBILE, Ala. — Alabama Power said Sunday that it was preparing for Tropical Storm Sally and urged south Alabama residents to do the same, as the storm was expected to…
Saraland to Hand Out Sandbags to Residents Ahead of Storm Threat
Saraland residents preparing for potential flooding from Hurricane Sally can pick up sandbags this weekend, but only city residents will be served. The city announced that the distribution would run…
Mobile Meteorologist Alan Sealls Looks Back at Katrina as Hurricane Season Heats Up
Mobile meteorologist Alan Sealls reflects on Hurricane Katrina's 14th anniversary, his hiatus from television, and why Gulf Coast residents should stay prepared as hurricane season nears its peak.
West End of Dauphin Island Sees Flooding Ahead of Hurricane Michael
DAUPHIN ISLAND, Ala. — The west end of Dauphin Island is already seeing low-level flooding well ahead of Hurricane Michael, driven by strong westerly winds and higher-than-normal tides that are…
Mobile Residents to Question Arc Terminals Officials on Waterfront Storage Tanks
Mobile's City Council delayed a decision on waterfront storage tank appeals until residents could question Arc Terminals officials at a community meeting.
Gulf Shores Police K9 Dies After Being Left in Hot Patrol Car
K9 Officer Mason, a three-year-old community engagement dog, died of heat-related causes after being left inside a Gulf Shores patrol vehicle.
Waste Management Urges Residents to Prep Containers and Debris Plans as 2015 Hurricane Season Opens
As the 2015 Atlantic hurricane season gets underway, Waste Management officials say Gulf Coast residents should add storm readiness for their trash to the usual hurricane checklist — securing containers…
Daphne Couple Recalls Racing Hurricane Frederic Home in 1979 With a Truck Full of Igloo Coolers
A Daphne couple looks back 35 years to Hurricane Frederic, when a risky truck run from Houston and a house full of extension cords became neighborhood legend.
How Hurricane Frederic Shaped a Young FEMA’s Playbook in Alabama
A newly formed FEMA cut its teeth on Hurricane Frederic in 1979, learning lessons in coastal Alabama that still guide disaster response nationwide today.