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Tropical Storms Bret and Cindy’s simultaneous June appearance is rare. The last time two June storms, Brenda and Candy, swirled in the Atlantic Ocean was over 50 years ago in 1968. Typically, concurrent storms form during the peak of hurricane season in August or...

Six tornadoes tore through Mississippi in the last 24 hours. One person died and two dozen people were injured. 100 mph straight-line winds uprooted trees leaving widespread damage to the Powergrid. In Mississippi and across the south, 35 million people are facing...

Tornadoes, rainstorms, and flooding are reminders to get your Hurricane Kit together before the next disaster. The 2023 Hurricane Season started June 1. The National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) expect stormy weather to continue this week. Get your...

Uncle Richard is soaring with a new pair of wings.  Born in Jim Crow Mississippi, he moved to Flint, married, raised a family, experienced scary and glorious adventures, retired from 'The Shop' etc.... Along his 78-year journey, I remember my family awaiting Uncle...

The 2023 Hurricane Season has its first system: Tropical Storm Arlene. Right now, Arlene is churning in the Gulf of Mexico with 39+ mph winds. Forecasters expect Arlene to pick up speed with heavy rain as she approaches Florida this weekend. If you live near a coastal...

The Atlantic Hurricane Season starts on June 1. Officials have released the list of 21 possible names for the season. The names alternate between female and male. The expected number of systems is 14 with 7 named storms and 3 major hurricanes. If the season is...

Now is a good time to create your family disaster communications plan or a text tree to check in with family members. Here’s how it works: 1) write down the names and numbers of family and friends, don’t just keep them on your phone because during an emergency you may...

Rain is forecast for the weekend so there may be flash flood warnings. Here are six (6) tips to know about water and flooding to stay safe. 1) Water is the most dangerous aspect of any storm. 2) Rain can fall quickly and leave several inches on the road and this can...

This series will provide information throughout the 2023 Hurricane Season on storms and suggest ways to keep you and your family safe. Since there have been unprecedented storms from California to Maine this year, the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)...