Updated: Oct. 10, 2024 at 5:06 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
Hurricane Milton made landfall Wednesday along Florida’s Gulf Coast as a Category 3 storm, bringing powerful winds, deadly storm surge and potential flooding to much of the state.
Updated: Oct. 10, 2024 at 11:58 AM CDT
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By Brady Talbert
The BBB said AI can create fake storm damage, survivors, and may even show political figures on the scene.
Updated: Oct. 10, 2024 at 9:00 AM CDT
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By Amanda Alvarado
Anderson Cooper was hit by flying debris while covering Milton on live television.
Alabama Red Cross volunteers busy helping with hurricane relief efforts in Florida
Updated: Oct. 9, 2024 at 10:58 PM CDT
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By Josh Gauntt
Volunteers from our state who are already helping people recover from Hurricane Helene are now planning to help others impacted by Milton.
Alabama National Guard helping with Hurricane Helene aftermath in North Carolina
Updated: Oct. 9, 2024 at 10:50 PM CDT
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By Lauren Harksen
“The river in some spots, we were told, used to be 30 maybe 40 yards and most areas now is up to 100 yards in width now,” said Technical Sgt. Jessie Thomas.
Updated: Oct. 9, 2024 at 7:07 PM CDT
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By WALA Digital Staff
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration released video this afternoon of conditions inside Hurricane Milton.
Waffle House closes nearly 100 Florida locations ahead of Hurricane Milton
Updated: Oct. 9, 2024 at 1:29 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press and Amanda Alvarado
For some residents of storm-prone Southeastern states, the best indicator of a hurricane's severity can be found at the local Waffle House.
Florida Highway Patrol troopers rescue dog tied to pole on I-75 ahead of Milton
Updated: Oct. 9, 2024 at 12:11 PM CDT
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By Mia Hernandez and WJHG Newsroom
Florida Highway Patrol troopers rescued a dog tied to pole ahead of Hurricane Milton.
Foley collecting hurricane relief supplies
Updated: Oct. 9, 2024 at 9:03 AM CDT
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By WALA Digital Staff
Items from the current collection will be transported to a location to be determined after Hurricane Milton passes through Florida.
Hurricane Milton regains strength and returns to Category 5 on its way to the Florida coast
Updated: Oct. 8, 2024 at 7:15 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press and TERRY SPENCER and HAVEN DALEY Associated Press
Fearful Florida residents are streaming out of the Tampa Bay region ahead of what could be a once-in-a-century direct hit from Hurricane Milton.
How hurricanes affect mental health in vulnerable Gulf South communities
Updated: Oct. 8, 2024 at 5:06 PM CDT
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By Thanh Truong
Researchers investigate mental health effects of "climate-induced factors."
Updated: Oct. 8, 2024 at 5:04 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
Major theme parks Walt Disney World and Universal remained open Tuesday ahead of Hurricane Milton’s expected hit.