Kris Allred, WSAV News 3

Kris Allred

WSAV News 3

Savannah, GA, United States

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Past articles by Kris:

Why is there SO MUCH POLLEN?!

Botanical sexism. Ever heard of it? No? Me either. Lately, we have been covered in pollen. Everything is green. In my 15 years in Savannah, I don’t remember a time that it’s ever been this bad. So I started to research why. And what I found was so interesting! First, experts agree that climate change […] → Read More

Severe Weather Preparedness Week: Lightning Safety

It happens all the time. You’re sitting out on the beach, enjoying a beautiful sunny day. And then… it all changes. The sky gets dark. The wind picks up. The rain starts to fall, and then lightning strikes! It’s time to act. When thunder roars, get indoors. We may not be the lightning capital of […] → Read More

EF1 Tornado hit Alma Sunday Night

The National Weather Service of Jacksonville has confirmed that a tornado touched down northeast of Alma, near Bennett Still Highway in Bacon County. Initially, the tornado tracked northeastward for about 3 1/2 miles, crossing Dedge Farm Road and Mallard Road. The tornado then shifted east/northeastward passing Whip-poor-will Way and Crossing Oak Hill Church Road. It […] → Read More

Drought and flood emergency at the same time

California is in quite the situation. The state is caught in both a drought and a flood emergency at the same time. Despite all the rain received from six of an expected series of nine atmospheric river storms, California continues to see below-average inflows. Officials say the majority of the state’s key storage reservoirs continue […] → Read More

Damaging 2022 Atlantic hurricane season draws to a close

NOAA science and services yield improved forecasts The 2022 Atlantic hurricane season officially ends on November 30, but the impact of Hurricanes Ian, Nicole and Fiona — which brought extensive damage to Florida’s coast and Puerto Rico, respectively — will continue to be felt long after the season is over. In total, this hurricane season […] → Read More

Why did they stay?

When it comes to evacuating from a hurricane’s path, some residents believe they have no choice but to stay. Yesterday, I posted on social media a story about a son who swam half a mile through flooded streets to save his wheelchair-bound mom. An 84-year-old woman. She was trapped in water from Hurricane Ian. We’re […] → Read More

Tracking Tropical Storm Ian in the Caribbean, US impacts likely next week

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — The tropics are definitely active tonight. We are watching five different disturbances. We have Fiona (racing north to Nova Scotia), Gaston (bringing heavy rain to the Azores), Hermine (just formed off the coast of Africa), a tropical wave over the central tropical Atlantic, and finally we have Tropical Storm Ian in […] → Read More

Hitting the peak, yet no hurricanes

Here we are entering the peak of hurricane season, which spans from late August through early October, and we still haven’t seen a hurricane. Is this rare? Yes. Is it unheard of? No. This 2022 season is the first in the past five years that got to August without at least one hurricane forming. And […] → Read More

Tracking the Tropics: PTC Four Develops

Tropical Storm Warnings have been issued for portions of south Texas. Potential Tropical Cyclone Four developed this Friday afternoon in the Gulf of Mexico. It’s located about 400 miles south/southeast of the mouth of the Rio Grande. Maximum sustained winds are 35mph, and the storm is moving to the northwest at 14mph. On this forecast […] → Read More

Tropical Wave Could Become Next Named Storm

So far this hurricane season has been quiet. Really quiet. Here it is the third month and we haven’t seen a hurricane yet. But don’t let this slow start fool you. August can come in like a lamb and go out like a lion. There are signs that the basin may soon get active. We […] → Read More

Feeling Hot & Bothered?

Is the summer heat proving to be too hot to handle? If so… you’re not alone. Experts agree that summer heat increases irritability, sweating, dehydration and dry weather can influence people to flare up. Basically, summer heat can make you cranky. Studies have shown that people experience increased frustration and anger in the summer months. […] → Read More

Fireworks, a bust for your health?

Coming off a long holiday weekend… it’s normal to feel a little rundown. Too much sun? Too much food? Too many fireworks????? Fireworks are America’s favorite Independence Day entertainment. They’re beautiful. But experts say they may be harmful to your health. And you might be feeling the affects this evening. If you have a respiratory […] → Read More

Ways to keep your home cool in the summer

I love summer… beach trips, grilling out, days on the boat… all of it. But I am not a fan of sleeping in the heat. Warm nights are not my thing. Keeping your home environment as cool as possible can easily be achieved. There are a few simple hacks to follow. First. Keep your blinds […] → Read More

National Hurricane Preparedness Week: Get an insurance checkup

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – Tropical storms and hurricanes can bring strong winds, heavy rainfall, coastal flooding, storm surge and rip currents. These storms bring numerous threats to life and property across the United States, causing billions of dollars in damage. Hurricane season starts in less than a month, so now is the time to prepare. […] → Read More

Hurricane Preparedness Week: Packing a hurricane survival kit

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — The official start of hurricane season is still about a month away, but now is the time to start getting ready. Once you know your evacuation zone and have an evacuation plan, you should prepare a hurricane survival kit. This is even if you’re not ordered to evacuate. A strong tropical storm […] → Read More

Things that make you go hmmm…

Children born in summer or autumn grow up to be taller and heavier because their mothers were exposed to more sunlight during pregnancy, researchers claim. Hmmm… Well, I am on the petite side. Only 5’2″. And I was born in March. My sister, on the other hand, was born in July. She is one inch […] → Read More

Georgia Severe Weather Preparedness Week: Day 3 ~ Tornadoes

Severe weather preparedness week is happening this week in Georgia. Each day there is a different theme, and Wednesday’s is tornado preparedness. Tornadoes are violently rotating columns of air, extending from the thunderstorm that is in contact with the ground. Tornadoes can vary in shape, size and intensity. Most tornadoes are weak, lasting only a […] → Read More

Georgia Severe Weather Awareness Week – Day 2: Thunderstorms

It’s Georgia’s Severe Weather Awareness Week… a time for all of us to get ready for when severe weather hits. The week goes from February 7th to 11th, with a statewide tornado drill happening at 9am on Wednesday. Tuesday’s topic is about thunderstorms and what makes them severe. The ingredients needed for a thunderstorm are […] → Read More

Georgia Severe Weather Preparedness Week

Georgia’s Severe Weather Awareness Week is the first week in February. Even though we don’t see much severe weather this time of year, it’s a great time to refresh your memory of the aspects of severe weather. The Georgia Emergency Management Agency (GEMA) is encouraging families to learn emergency preparedness and response procedures for all […] → Read More

5 years later: Hurricane Matthew from a chief meteorologist’s view

I still remember very clearly the day I moved to Savannah. It was October 2, 2007, and I had just been hired as the chief meteorologist of WSAV. I was moving my entire family from Michigan. This was my chance to get back to the south… a place of warmth, sunshine… and hurricanes. As I […] → Read More