According to the National Hurricane Center, the greatest potential for loss of life during a hurricane is from a storm surge. A storm surge consists of water pushed towards a shoreline by the force of winds circulating around the storm.More >
Friday, June 4 2010 10:53 AM EDT2010-06-04 15:53:28 GMT
Experts say the best way to protect your home from costly hurricane damage is to protect the areas in which wind can enter. A great time to hurricane your proof your home is when you are making other improvements or adding an addition.More >
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Tuesday, May 25 2010 11:40 PM EDT2010-05-26 04:40:47 GMT
TROPICAL STORM WATCHAn announcement that tropical storm conditions (sustained winds of 39 to 73 mph) are possible within the specified coastal area within 48 hours.TROPICAL STORM WARNINGAn announcementMore >
The ingredients for a hurricane include a pre-existing weather disturbance, warm tropical oceans, moisture, and relatively light winds aloft. If the right conditions persist long enough, they can combineMore >
Wednesday, May 1 2013 10:27 AM EDT2013-05-01 14:27:22 GMT
An elementary school student in Johns Creek received a surprise honor Wednesday. The mega search engine Google announced that she is the Georgia winner of its Doodle for Google contest.More >
An elementary school student in Johns Creek received a surprise honor Wednesday. The mega search engine Google announced that she is the Georgia winner of its Doodle for Google contest.More >
Friday, May 17 2013 7:16 PM EDT2013-05-17 23:16:53 GMT
One person has died in a crash near Harrisonville, MO, Thursday evening. The crash happened on Missouri Highway 7 and Walker Road. It involved a car and a tractor-trailer. Harrisonville is in Cass County.More >
Savannah Nash celebrated her 16th birthday last week. She died Thursday when her car slammed into a semi while she was texting during her first time driving by herself.More >
Wednesday, May 22 2013 10:55 PM EDT2013-05-23 02:55:01 GMT
Authorities in South Florida say a man is charged with murder because he was overheard discussing the killing when his cell phone pocket-dialed 911.More >
Authorities in South Florida say a man is charged with murder because he was overheard discussing the killing when his cell phone pocket-dialed 911.More >
Wednesday, May 22 2013 6:39 PM EDT2013-05-22 22:39:41 GMT
A Decatur woman who was out with friends in Nashville, Tennessee during a bachelorette party is recovering at the Shepherd Spinal Center in Atlanta, after being hit by a suspected drunk driver the nightMore >
A Decatur woman who was out with friends in Nashville, Tennessee during a bachelorette party is recovering at the Shepherd Spinal Center in Atlanta, after being hit by a suspected drunk driver the night of the party.More >
Wednesday, May 22 2013 8:56 PM EDT2013-05-23 00:56:22 GMT
It has been more than two weeks since Jerrick Jackson was shot to death at his Northwest Atlanta home. On Wednesday, police released surveillance photos they hope will lead to the killer. Jackson, 46,More >
It has been more than two weeks since Jerrick Jackson was shot to death at his northwest Atlanta home. On Wednesday, police released surveillance photos they hope will lead to the killer. More >
Thursday, May 23 2013 7:11 AM EDT2013-05-23 11:11:14 GMT
The number of mystery illness cases affecting Alabama is growing. Wednesday, Alabama Department of Public Health spokeswoman Dr. Mary McIntyre confirmed the number rose to ten overnight from a previous report of seven.More >
The number of mystery illness cases affecting Alabama is growing. Wednesday, Alabama Department of Public Health spokeswoman Dr. Mary McIntyre confirmed the number rose to ten overnight from a previous report of seven.More >
Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:38 PM EDT2013-05-23 01:38:14 GMT
MOORE, OK - The trembling, mud-spattered dog whose photo went viral on Tuesday was not actually standing watch over her owner's body - her name is Susie, her owner is named Curtis Collins, and he's alive.ThanksMore >
There's a happy ending to the story of the little dog who was found standing guard over a body after the EF-5 tornado that decimated her neighborhood in Moore, OK. Her owner is alive, and they have been reunited thanks to the viral photo. More >
Wednesday, May 22 2013 10:17 PM EDT2013-05-23 02:17:20 GMT
Police are calling on a community to help as investigators try to solve a murder mystery in northwest Atlanta. They are looking for clues that could lead them to the person who shot and killed a fatherMore >
Police are calling on a community to help as investigators try to solve a murder mystery in northwest Atlanta.More >
