Ed Bloodsworth
WKRG
Augusta, GA, United States
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FAT TUESDAY FORECAST: Warm, but pleasant weather ahead
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) – Happy Mardi Gras Gulf Coast! We have been keeping a close eye on the forecast for Tuesday’s slate of Mardi Gras parades. Currently, we are on track for a dry, warmer-than-normal Fat Tuesday MORNING Skies look to start off mostly cloudy. A bit of patch fog appears possible, especially closer to […] → Read More
Severe Weather Threat Next Week
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) – The next big weathermaker to impact the Southeast U.S. and Gulf Coast is set to arrive early next week. A strong area of low pressure and trailing cold front will move east out of the Central Plains early Monday morning. Deep moisture surging ahead of the advancing cold front will set […] → Read More
Taking the Polar Plunge late this Week
Cold weather precautions will need to be taken Friday through Christmas. → Read More
Severe Storms Possible This Week
Damaging winds, a few tornadoes, and flooding appear possible Wednesday evening. → Read More
Severe storms possible this weekend
Damaging wind gusts appear possible Saturday night, along with the threat of a brief tornado. → Read More
Worsening drought conditions for the Gulf Coast
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) – The persistent dry weather has lead to a worsening of the ongoing drought. These conditions are forecast to continue through the winter months. The Climate Prediction Center (CPC), a branch of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), released an update to their drought outlook for the winter. Unfortunately, the expected […] → Read More
Tropical Storm Karl develops in the Gulf of Mexico
Karl is expected to bring very heavy rain to Mexico, but poses no threat to the Gulf Coast. → Read More
Critical fire danger for the Gulf Coast
Dangerous fire weather conditions are expected Wednesday on the Gulf Coast. → Read More
High chance of tropical development in the Caribbean this week
As of 10 Tuesday morning a tropical system, that started to develop just off the coast of South America Monday afternoon, continued to strengthen and become more organized. → Read More
Hurricane Sally anniversary: Looking back at the damage, 2 years later
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Friday, Sept. 16, 2022 marks two years since Hurricane Sally made landfall along the Gulf Coast. The slow-moving storm devastated infrastructure and caused extensive flooding for northwest Florida and southern Alabama. Hurricane Sally, one of 31 named storms that formed during the record season of 2020, turned out to be more […] → Read More
TROPICS: Tracking Danielle & Earl in the Atlantic
Our two newest tropical cyclones will likely not impact the U.S. → Read More
Latest Gulf disturbance expected to head for Mexico or Texas
Invest 99 has a medium chance of development Friday into Saturday as it moves over the Gulf. → Read More
Pensacola Blue Wahoos stadium advances to final four for ‘best ballparks’
Keep those umbrellas handy as rain chances will remain elevated through the end of the week. → Read More
TROPICS: Monitoring area in the Northern Gulf of Mexico
There remains a low chance for tropical development in the Gulf of Mexico. → Read More
TROPICS: Still tracking 3 systems in the Atlantic Basin
We are still tracking 3 systems in the Atlantic Basin including PTC 1, Invest 95L, and another area of disturbance in the Central Atlantic. → Read More
Rain chances remain elevated with cooler temperatures
Wet weather continues as showers and storms will be possible over the next few days, but this will bring some cooler temperatures along the Gulf Coast. → Read More
WEATHER ALERT: Severe storms moving through the Gulf Coast
Damaging winds and hail will be the main severe weather threat this afternoon. Stay alert to changing weather conditions. → Read More
Steamy, Muggy, and Hot Days Ahead!
Rain chances are getting a boost as we head toward Friday and the weekend. → Read More
Tropical Storm Agatha Forms in the Pacific, Development Possible in the Gulf of Mexico
The leftovers from Agatha in the Pacific could develop in the Bay of Campeche. → Read More
NOAA predicts up to 21 named storms this hurricane season
2022 is forecast to be the seventh consecutive hurricane season marked by above-average tropical activity. → Read More