April 18, 2013 It's week three of severe weather season in the tri-state and, today, we face our first substantial threat of the spring. This afternoon and evening variables are expected to line up for an event with damaging straight line winds and possible tornadoes embedded in a squall line. Get full details here at WBKR.com!
Winter Weather Advisory in effect from noon Monday to 6 am CST Tuesday
That National Weather Service in Paducah, KY - The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for snow, sleet and freezing precipitation which is in effect from noon Monday to 6 am CST Tuesday.
Photos, status updates, tweets and well wishes quickly spread across Facebook, Twitter, Twitpic and other social media sites Wednesday as news of the storms that may have produced tornadoes in Newburgh, IN and Harrisburg, IL broke. The storm, which was possibly an F1 tornado, caused widespread damage and power outages in Newburgh. Multiple deaths were reported in connecti
December 22, 2011 Sounds like somebody didn't have his coffee this morning. But, that's still no excuse, if you're a professional, for throwing a bratty fit while doing your job--especially if your JOB requires you to be on television
Red Cross Emergency Shelter Update – 05/05/11
(Evansville) – Many areas affected by rising water are seeing roads open up as some of the water recedes, however per the latest hydrological report many rivers & creek beds will not start to show a significant drop for several more days. As a result, the American Red Cross has been able to close some shelters, while others remain open. All shelters in the community remain on alert
May 3, 2011 Well, you don't need me to tell you . . . but the rain, rain WON'T GO AWAY and flooding problems continue throughout the tri-state. School systems have dismissed classes, flood waters continue to cover local roadways and highways, dozens of families are displaced, many have homes completely surrounded by water and the volunteers at the American Red Cross are working around the clock to offer flood relief to the area.
April 27, 2011 Here in the tri-state, we are staring down flooding levels not seen since 1997. And, as rain and storms continue, the problems continue to get worse. This morning, I had the chance to chat with my friend, Malissa Troutman with the American Red Cross, about how you can GET help if you need it and how you can GIVE help if you are able. Take a listen . . .
January 13, 2011
If you're reading this and you're just north of the Florida border, would you take a spoon or a measuring cup or a bucket--something--and just walk across the state line and dump it. I don't want The Sunshine State to feel left out.
Wild weather has been a huge part of the news lately. Frigid conditions throughout the north and east, and savage storms in the west. We even got a taste of the frigid, winter blues in the form of some recent snow and ice. Somehow images like those i
