The storm poses no threat to the U.S. as it is forecast to move northeast this weekend.… MORE
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Rain continues, flash flooding still a concern
There is less rain on our radar this morning than we have been seeing, but that rain chance will increase heading into this afternoon. Flash flooding remains a concern through the weekend as rain continues to fall coupled with impressive rainfall totals from the past couple of days. There is a FLASH FLOOD WATCH in…… MORE
Rainy day ahead, flood threat continues
It is another rainy day today. This morning, the rain is not as widespread, but there is still a bunch of rain out there. With rain totals ranging between 3 and 10 inches Wednesday and more rain expected today, flash flooding is still a concern. Waves of rain will move through again today thanks to…… MORE
WEATHER AWARE: Threat of flooding and tornadoes through the day from Nicholas
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) – We are WEATHER AWARE today for the Gulf Coast. Moisture from what remains of Nicholas will bring periods of heavy rain, especially for the first half of the day. A FLASH FLOOD WATCH is in effect with the anticipation of 3-6” of rain falling over the next two days. There will…… MORE
Nicholas heading along Gulf Coast, higher rain chances
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG)- Good Morning Gulf Coast! We have another day with cloudy skies and showers. We will start out with scattered showers and storms will develop through the morning and into the afternoon. Nicholas made landfall at 12:30 AM this morning near Sargent Beach, Texas as a category 1 hurricane with sustained winds of…… MORE
Nicholas heading towards the the South, higher rain chances
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG)- Good Morning Gulf Coast! We have another day with cloudy skies and showers. We will start out with scattered showers and storms will develop through the morning and into the afternoon. Nicholas made landfall at 12:30 AM this morning near Sargent Beach, Texas as a category 1 hurricane with sustained winds of…… MORE
Nicholas heading towards the South, higher rain chances
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG)- Good Morning Gulf Coast! We have another day with cloudy skies and showers. We will start out with scattered showers and storms will develop through the morning and into the afternoon. Nicholas made landfall at 12:30 AM this morning near Sargent Beach, Texas as a category 1 hurricane with sustained winds of…… MORE
Nicholas heading trailing along Gulf Coast, higher rain chances
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG)- Good Morning Gulf Coast! We have another day with cloudy skies and tropical showers. We will start out with scattered showers and storms will develop through the morning and into the afternoon. Nicholas made landfall at 12:30 AM this morning near Sargent Beach, Texas as a category 1 hurricane with sustained winds…… MORE
Nicholas strengthening before landfall in Texas
Mobile Ala. (WKRG) – Tropical Storm Nicholas is strengthening before making landfall along the east coat of Texas. Nicholas currently has sustained winds of 60 mph and shows an impressive symmetrical shape. Heavy rain and gusty conditions heading towards Texas. Nicholas is expected to make land fall north of Corpus Christi later today. Models have…… MORE
Rain chances return through this week
We are seeing scattered afternoon showers and storms on our radar this afternoon. Those should fade as the sun sets this evening. Lows tonight will drop to the upper 60’s north of I-10 and low-to-mid 70’s at the coast under mostly cloudy skies.… MORE
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