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Gulf Coast soaked by much-needed rain tonight
9+ hour, 54+ min ago (55+ words) fox10tv. com Gulf Coast soaked by much-needed rain tonight Soaking rain expected to bring drought relief to Gulf Coast Long-awaited rainfall could bring 2-3 inches to some areas by Saturday morning Scattered showers now, soaking rain arrives late Friday into Saturday for…...
Have tropical systems formed the month before hurricane season?
4+ hour, 20+ min ago (233+ words) The most recent example, Tropical Storm Arlene in 2023, followed that exact pattern, developing briefly in the Gulf before quickly weakening. Instead of classic hurricanes, May systems are often. .. MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - As the calendar turns to the month of May,…...
Soaking rain expected to bring drought relief to Gulf Coast
10+ mon, 1+ week ago (280+ words) Unlike quick, heavy downpours that run off, this more prolonged event allows moisture to better soak into the ground, recharge soils, and support vegetation. While some brief ponding is possible in heavier bursts, the overall impact is largely beneficial. Today:…...
Project moves ahead for SS United States, opposition continues environmental fight
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (735+ words) MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Time is running out for the historic ocean liner SS United States as it sits in Mobile awaiting a final decision on whether it will be sunk and turned into an artificial reef. Okaloosa County officials say…...
Long-awaited rainfall could bring 2-3 inches to some areas by Saturday morning
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (270+ words) MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The Gulf Coast is about to get a break from the drought with an excellent opportunity for abundant rainfall moving into the region Friday night into early Saturday morning. Scattered showers will develop overnight tonight with cool…...
Temperatures to climb into upper 80s as drought conditions worsen
2+ week, 6+ day ago (133+ words) fox10tv. com Temperatures to climb into upper 80s as drought conditions worsen Warming Trend Continues with Increasing Wildfire Risk and Dangerous Beach Conditions Beautiful weekend ahead, but drought concerns and dangerous rip currents loom Sunny skies ahead for coastal Alabama, northwest Florida,…...
A look back at historic April 2014 floods
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (182+ words) Meteorologist Nicholas Herboso takes a look back at the historic flash flood event of April 29-30, 2014, when some areas saw nearly 20 inches of rain. We look at impacts, rainfall totals, and how this week's pattern compares 12 years later. MOBILE, Ala. (WALA)…...
Mobile Bay National Estuary Program releases "State of the Bay" report
2+ mon, 6+ day ago (178+ words) MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The Mobile Bay National Estuary Program has just released its newest "State of the Bay" report, giving us a glimpse of the health of Mobile Bay. To help us understand what this. .. MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The Mobile…...
Here's what happens that could cause trees to "explode' in cold weather
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (253+ words) DETROIT (WWJ) " A rumor regarding "exploding trees" has been circulating online, but experts said that is not exactly what happens to trees in cold weather. Bert Cregg is a professor of horticulture at Michigan State University. He said the term…...
NHC confirms Hurricane Melissa ties for strongest Atlantic hurricane winds
2+ mon, 2+ day ago (109+ words) Meteorologist Hannah Fink breaks down Colorado State University's newly released 2026 hurricane season prediction. Meteorologist Nicholas Herboso takes you inside long-range forecasting and what it. .. NHC confirms Hurricane Melissa ties for strongest Atlantic hurricane winds How El Ni'o affects the Atlantic…...