Alabama Resident On Facing Hurricane Sally
Jon Perkinson of Orange Beach, Ala., talks about how he found himself and his family in the path of Hurricane Sally. They watched boats capsize and feared for their lives.
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Hurricane Sally Drops 'Incredible Rainfall Totals' On Alabama And Florida
Isolated areas in the storm's path could see nearly 3 feet of rain. Forecasters say the flooding will be "historic" and will affect areas far inland.
Hurricane Sally Makes Landfall Near Gulf Shores, Ala.
Sally came ashore as a Category 2 hurricane, pushing a surge of ocean water onto the coast and dumping torrential rain. Forecasters expect the storm to cause dangerous flooding.
Climate Change Is Not The Only Reason For Record Wildfires
Climate change is exacerbating the severity of the wildfires on the West Coast, but prior and current forest management decisions, and politics, also play a huge role.
West Coast Wildfires Disrupt Life Even In Areas Far From Flames
Poor air quality from West Coast wildfires have interfered with life across the region. In Los Angeles, street vendors were forced inside and parents scrambled to prevent children's asthma attacks.
A New Sun Cycle Promises Relatively Calm Space Weather For The Next Decade
The sun can affect people's electronics, the power grid and communications and navigation systems. But scientists predict that for the next decade or so, the Sun's activity will not be too disruptive.
Haze Spreads Across U.S. As Wildfires Continue To Tear Through The West
Scientists have linked an increasing prevalence and intensity of wildfires to climate change, and residents of Western states are grappling with the dread that severe fire seasons are the new normal.
Hurricane Sally Nears Northern Gulf Coast
Hurricane Sally is crawling toward the northern Gulf Coast. It's been dumping rain across Florida for days. Now Alabama and Mississippi are feeling its effects.
Hurricane Sally Is Bringing 'History-Making' Rains To Gulf Coast, Forecasters Say
Many communities in Sally's path will be drenched by 10 to 20 inches of rain, with some areas possibly seeing up to 30 inches.
Hurricane Warnings Are Up From Southeast Louisiana To Florida's Panhandle
Hurricane Sally is projected to hit somewhere along the Gulf Coast. Residents and businesses in Orange Beach, Ala., are preparing for the storm's heavy rains and strong winds.