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Changes to Hurricane Strength Definitions
Last Updated: 8:57 PM 03/27/12 - A minor change is coming to the five-category system describing hurricane strength.
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2011 Hurricane Season Ends, Irene's Effects Remain
Last Updated: 8:55 PM 11/30/11 - The 2011 Atlantic hurricane season has ended and it's a study in contradiction.
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Tropical Storm Rina Could be Hurricane by Tuesday
Last Updated: 10:36 AM 10/24/11 - Storm expected to gain strength in the next two days
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Hurricane Jova Strengthening in Eastern Pacific
Last Updated: 10:16 PM 10/09/11 - MIAMI (AP) -- Forecasters say Hurricane Jova has strengthened in the eastern Pacific Ocean.
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Tropical Storm in Gulf Now has a Name
Last Updated: 1:53 PM 09/02/11 - Tropical Storm Lee forms in the Gulf of Mexico
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Hurricane Katia Moving Toward U.S.
Last Updated: 10:35 AM 09/01/11 - Cluster of storms in the Gulf also a concern
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Irene Destroys Sea Turtle Nests on Florida Coast
Last Updated: 10:34 AM 08/26/11 - Turtle nests are Irene casualty on Fla. beaches
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Forecasters Think Rest of Hurricane Season will be Busy
Last Updated: 11:38 AM 08/04/11 - NOAA Predicts 14 more storms by end of season
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Two Tyndall Officers Sent to Caribbean to Help with Hurricane Response
Last Updated: 9:47 AM 08/03/11 - Air Force liaison officers will be assigned to FEMA.
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Mock Reverse-Laning of I-65 Scheduled for Wednesday
Last Updated: 5:16 PM 06/27/11 - ALDOT Prepares for Hurricane Evacuations during Reverse-Lane Exercise
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Hurricane Season: Power Outage Tips
Last Updated: 12:00 AM 06/02/11 - When a powerful storm moves through the Wiregrass, your first few hours will most likely be spent in the dark. Here are some tips you need to know to stay safe and informed.
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Hurricane Center and FEMA Use Social Media to Warn Coastal Residents
Last Updated: 10:10 AM 06/01/11 - June 1 marks start of Atlantic hurricane season
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Above Average Hurricane Season Expected This Year
Last Updated: 1:37 PM 05/20/11 - Next week, May 22-28, is national Hurricane Preparedness Week
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Officials Urge Residents to "Get Ten"
Last Updated: 3:47 PM 04/14/11 - Hurricane season is less than two months away and emergency officials want to make sure you're ready.
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Hurricane Names Retired
Last Updated: 3:15 PM 03/18/11 - Hurricane names Igor, Tomas retired
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Hurricane Season Ends Tomorrow With No Major US Storms
Last Updated: 4:39 PM 11/29/10 - US escapes major hurricanes for 5th straight year
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Tropical Storm Tomas Weakens to a Depression
Last Updated: 10:56 AM 11/03/10 - It could strengthen to a hurricane before it hits Haiti
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Tropical Storm Richard Weakens to a Depression
Last Updated: 10:28 AM 10/25/10 - The depression's center is expected to enter the Gulf of Mexico on Tuesday morning.
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Tropical Storm Richard Forms in the Caribbean
Last Updated: 10:40 AM 10/21/10 - Richard could become a hurricane over the weekend.
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Big Fans Put 2 Houses to Hurricane-Force Wind Test
Last Updated: 4:26 PM 10/19/10 - Conventional house took minutes to collapse in 96-mph winds... while reinforced house suffered only cosmetic damage.
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Tropical Storm Nicole Forms over Cuba
Last Updated: 10:24 AM 09/29/10 - Storm will affect east coast and Florida
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Hurricane Karl Hits Mexico
Last Updated: 10:02 PM 09/17/10 - Hurricane Karl hit Mexico's central Gulf Coast on Friday (September 17), threatening to cause flash floods and mudslides but weakening as it moved ashore.
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Some Hunker Down, Some Flee as Earl Approaches US
Last Updated: 9:37 AM 09/02/10 - Many along North Carolina's Outer Banks are heading for the mainland to get out of the way of Hurricane Earl. But some resolute residents are staying behind to face the most powerful storm to threaten the coast in years.
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Red Cross Sends Help to NC Ahead of Hurricane
Last Updated: 3:25 AM 09/02/10 - The American Red Cross in Savannah is sending four volunteers and two emergency response vehicles to North Carolina to assist in case Hurricane Earl causes trouble.
NC Declares a State of Emergency Ahead of Hurricane Earl
Last Updated: 4:40 PM 09/01/10 - Governor warns residents along the Outer Banks to leave those areas immediately.
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Hurricane Warning Issued for Carolina Coast as Earl Approaches
Last Updated: 10:27 AM 09/01/10 - Residents being told to be prepared to evacuate
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Hurricane Earl Prompts Evacuations in N.C.
Last Updated: 3:42 AM 09/01/10 - Evacuations have already began in North Carolina due to Hurricane Earl.
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Hurricane Earl Could Threaten East Coast
Last Updated: 4:02 AM 08/31/10 - Hurricane Earl is slowly churning away in the Caribbean.
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Tropical Storm Fiona Forms Behind Hurricane Earl
Last Updated: 4:07 PM 08/30/10 - Back to back storms will batter Northeastern Caribbean
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Earl Could Be Category 4 by Late in the Week
Last Updated: 5:54 AM 08/30/10 - The National Hurricane Center in Miami says Earl could become a major, Category 3 hurricane today and make it all the way to Category 4 later in the week.
Hurricane Katrina Anniversary Renews Promises
Last Updated: 3:32 AM 08/30/10 - Sunday was a day of remembrance and recommitment along the Gulf Coast. From memorial services to block parties, residents marked the five-year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina in many ways and heard renewed promises that won’t be forgotten.
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Hurricane Katrina 5-Year Anniversary
Last Updated: 3:37 AM 08/26/10 - This Sunday is the five-year anniversary of the worst natural disaster in U.S. history – Hurricane Katrina.
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New Tropical Storm - Earl
Last Updated: 3:41 PM 08/25/10 - ...EARL...THE FIFTH TROPICAL STORM OF THE SEASON FORMS IN THE EASTERN ATLANTIC AHEAD OF CLIMATOLOGY...
Hurricane Danielle Latest Aug 25 Afternoon
Last Updated: 3:39 PM 08/25/10 - ...DANIELLE TURNS NORTHWESTWARD...
Hurricane Frank forms in the Pacific
Last Updated: 11:08 AM 08/25/10 - New tropical depression forms in Atlantic
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Update: Hurricane Danielle
Last Updated: 9:50 PM 08/23/10 - Hurricane Danielle swirls far out over Atlantic
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Tropical Storm May Delay Drilling Efforts
Last Updated: 7:29 PM 08/11/10 - People on the Gulf Coast are keeping their fingers crossed that a Tropical Storm doesn't cause more trouble for the area.
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Teenager Suspected of Starting Wildfire
Last Updated: 10:11 PM 08/08/10 - Boy, 14, suspected of starting LA-area wildfire
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Tropical Storm Colin Headed Toward Bermuda
Last Updated: 3:20 PM 08/06/10 - Beaches closed in Bermuda for TS Colin
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Tropical Storm Colin Re-Forms in Atlantic
Last Updated: 5:49 PM 08/05/10 - Tropical storm warning issued for Bermuda
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Forecasters Say Peak of Hurricane Season Will be Busy
Last Updated: 11:08 AM 08/05/10 - Forecasters say this year could be the busiest hurricane season since 2005
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Tropical Depression Bonnie Expected to Impact Oil Spill Cleanup
Last Updated: 4:14 PM 07/23/10 - Tropical Depression Bonnie expected to make landfall Sunday.
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Florida Officials Urge Boat Owners to Secure Vessels Before Storm Hits
Last Updated: 2:42 PM 07/23/10 - During a tropical storm, boats can break free and cause extensive damage.
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Tropical Storm Bonnie Could Pass Over BP Oil Spill
Last Updated: 3:47 AM 07/23/10 - As if residents on the Gulf Coast didn't have enough to deal with, a tropical storm is now headed their way. Bonnie is on a course that could take it over the BP oil spill by the weekend.
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New Orleans Police Officers Charged in Post-Katrina Bridge Shootings
Last Updated: 3:45 PM 07/13/10 - Four New Orleans police officers are now charged with federal civil rights violations in the deadly shootings of unarmed people on a bridge after Hurricane Katrina.
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Hurricanes & Safety Press Release
Last Updated: 11:04 AM 07/09/10 - Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office offers tips on how to prevent crime during and after a hurricane at your home.
Tropical Storm Alex Headed Toward Mexican Coast
Last Updated: 3:48 AM 06/28/10 - Forecasters say Alex is again a tropical storm as it moves into the Gulf of Mexico and may become a hurricane as it swirls toward Mexico's east coast.
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District Attorney works to get restitution money from criminals
Last Updated: 6:28 PM 03/18/10 - The Houston county District Attorney's Office is stepping up efforts to get restitution money from criminals.
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Tropical Storm Ida Monday Afternoon
Last Updated: 3:44 PM 11/09/09 - THIS LOCAL STATEMENT PROVIDES IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND RECOMMENDED ACTIONS FOR PEOPLE AND MARINE INTERESTS IN SELECT LOCATIONS OF SOUTHEAST ALABAMA...SOUTHERN GEORGIA...AND NORTHERN FLORIDA AS WELL AS THE ADJACENT COASTAL WATERS OF THE NORTHEASTERN GULF OF MEXICO.
Tropical Storm IDA Heads to near Mobile
Last Updated: 10:37 AM 11/10/09 - Tropical Storm Ida appears headed to a landfall early Tuesday morning near or just west of Mobile. The following weather update should help you in your planning and shows you where to find answers to questions about tropical systems affecting our WTVY-TV coverage area.

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Changes to Hurricane Strength Definitions 0 Comments Last Updated: 8:57 PM 03/27/12 - A minor change is coming to the five-category system describing hurricane strength. (Full Story)
2011 Hurricane Season Ends, Irene's Effects Remain 1 Comment Last Updated: 8:55 PM 11/30/11 - The 2011 Atlantic hurricane season has ended and it's a study in contradiction. (Full Story)
Tropical Storm Rina Could be Hurricane by Tuesday 0 Comments Last Updated: 10:36 AM 10/24/11 - Storm expected to gain strength in the next two days (Full Story)
Hurricane Jova Strengthening in Eastern Pacific 0 Comments Last Updated: 10:16 PM 10/09/11 - MIAMI (AP) -- Forecasters say Hurricane Jova has strengthened in the eastern Pacific Ocean. (Full Story)
Tropical Storm in Gulf Now has a Name 0 Comments Last Updated: 1:53 PM 09/02/11 - Tropical Storm Lee forms in the Gulf of Mexico (Full Story)
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