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Moderate Risk for Severe Weather Today

Chadwick Benefield — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 10:10:50 +0000

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! From the [...]

Winter Weather Advisory for Daviess and Henderson, KY and Union, Spencer, Pike, Warrick, Vanderburgh, Gibson and Wabash Counties in Indiana

Ashley Sollars — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 17:00:08 +0000

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. Amounts: one to two [...]

Storm Devastation Documented on Social Media Sites [PHOTOS]

105.3 WJLT — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 17:59:17 +0000

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

Stormy Weather: TV Meteorologist Has On-Air Meltdown [VIDEO]

Dave Spencer — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 19:11:32 +0000

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. I guess divas do come in all shapes and sizes.

Red Cross Emergency Shelter Update

tsmevansville+wbkrfm — Thu, 05 May 2011 19:24:27 +0000

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

Red Cross Flooding Update

Chadwick Benefield — Tue, 03 May 2011 13:55:07 +0000

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.

Red Cross Flood Relief

Chadwick Benefield — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 14:44:13 +0000

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 . . .

Oh the Weather Outside is Frightful

Dave Spencer — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 17:28:31 +0000

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. Yesterday, we learned that 49 out of 50 states had snow [...]

Ohio Lighthouse Becomes Icehouse

Emily Carter — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 15:37:08 +0000

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