What’s your food safety plan for hurricane season? Monday, May 10 by Jeremy LawSYLACAUGA, Ala. - We have seen the power a hurricane can carry, and the devastation it leaves behind. Prolonged power outages and flood damage are two of the biggest risks to your food according to the USDA. Fortunately, a plan can help keep you... Read More.
Gov. Ivey Declares State of Emergency as Hurricane Michael Approaches Monday, October 8 by Lee PerrymanMONTGOMERY, Ala. - Gov. Kay Ivey has declared a statewide State of Emergency as of 3:00 p.m. today, urging people in south Alabama to prepare as Hurricane Michael approaches.Widespread power outages, high winds, heavy rain, and related debris are expected due to this... Read More.
Tropical Storm Watch issued for Sylacauga, Talladega Sunday, February 4 by Lee PerrymanSYLACAUGA, Ala. - The National Weather Service has issued a Tropical Storm Watch through 12:45 a.m. on Saturday. The watch area includes Sylacauga and Talladega as well as many central Alabama counties.
FEMA urges preparedness for Gulf Coast residents and visitors ahead of Hurricane Nate Saturday, October 7 by Michael BrannonWASHINGTON, D.C. – FEMA along with federal partners are actively monitoring the track of Hurricane Nate and urging Gulf Coast residents to follow local officials guidance.FEMA’s headquarters in Washington, D.C. remains activated, along with the agency’s regional offices in Atlanta, Georgia; Denton, Texas; and... Read More.
Tropical Storm Warning; Wind Advisory issued for parts of Central Alabama Saturday, October 7 by Michael BrannonBIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The National Weather Service in Birmingham, Ala. has issued a Tropical Storm Warning for a majority of Central Alabama including the RadioAlabama/SylacaugaNews.com coverage area. RadioAlabama’s network (Yea!106.5, WYEA!1290, 98.3 Fox FM, 105.1 WRFS, 96.3 & 1050 WLMA) along with
Governor Ivey issues State of Emergency effective Friday at 7:00 a.m. Thursday, October 5 by Lee PerrymanMONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey has declared a statewide State of Emergency in anticipation of the potential impacts for Tropical Storm Nate, expected to reach the northern gulf coast as a hurricane when it makes landfall between southeast Louisiana and the Florida peninsula... Read More.
RadioAlabama Meteorologist Dan Holiday’s 2:30 p.m. update on TS Irma Monday, September 11 by Michael BrannonSYLACAUGA, Ala. - RadioAlabama Meteorologist Dan Holiday says Tropical Storm Irma has picked up speed but weakened a bit impacting East Central Alabama with wind and rain. [su_youtube_advanced url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xs_9FyTYh_w" autoplay="yes" loop="yes" rel="no" modestbranding="yes" theme="light"]
City of Sylacauga braces for Irma Monday, September 11 by Jeremy LawSYLACAUGA, Ala. - Tropical Storm Irma is set to bare down on East-Central Alabama on Monday and into Monday evening. After causing destruction in the State of Florida, the City of Sylacauga is bracing for the worst as the storm moves north.
Tropical Storm Warnings remain in effect Sunday night for eastern half of Central Alabama Sunday, September 10 by Michael BrannonBIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Tropical Storm Warnings continue for the eastern half of Central Alabama including Barbour, Blount, Bullock, Calhoun, Chambers, Cherokee, Clay, Cleburne, Coosa, Elmore, Etowah, Lee, Macon, Montgomery, Pike, Randolph, Russell, St. Clair, Talladega, and Tallapoosa Counties.As of 10:58 p.m., the National Weather Service... Read More.
Alabama Governor issues proclamation to help with prescription refills related to State of Emergency Sunday, September 10 by Lee PerrymanMONTGOMERY, Ala. - Governor Kay Ivey has issued a State of Emergency concerning hurricane Irma and medical prescriptions based on a recommendation from the State Health Officer.For the next 30 days, the Governor has directed that Alabama pharmacists may use their own good... Read More.
Tropical Storm Watch now in effect for East Central Alabama Sunday, September 10 by Michael BrannonSYLACAUGA, Ala. - As Hurricane Irma makes its way towards the United States Saturday night and Sunday morning, East Central Alabama prepares for high wind, rain, and possible flooding Monday and Tuesday.All of RadioAlabama's networks (Yea!106.5, WYEA!1290, 98.3 Fox FM, 105.1 WRFS, 96.3 &... Read More.
Hurricane Harvey relief efforts: How you can help NOW Friday, September 1 by Lee PerrymanSYLACAUGA, Ala. - Today, RadioAlabama -- Yea!106.5 & WYEA!1290, 98.3 Fox FM, 105.1 WRFS, and 96.3 & 1050 WLMA -- along with SylacaugaNews.com are joining with the Alabama Broadcasters Association and other radio and television stations to help raise funds for relief efforts in... Read More.