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Scars, memories still linger in Pine Belt 19 years after Katrina

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2 months ago

August 30, 2024

www.youtube.com – WDAM 7 | The Pine Belt’s Local News Station – 2024-08-30 00:37:13

SUMMARY: Hurricane Katrina made landfall on August 29, 2005, leaving a lasting impact on South Mississippi. Originating as a tropical depression in the Bahamas on August 23, it rapidly intensified into a Category 5 hurricane by Sunday morning, with winds reaching 175 mph. Hours before landfall, it weakened to a Category 3 but unleashed a devastating storm surge, flooding the Gulf Coast with 27.8 feet of water. Wind gusts exceeded 100 mph, downing thousands of trees and drastically altering the region’s landscape. Katrina remains a pivotal benchmark for measuring hurricanes in South Mississippi, forever engraved in the community’s memory.

Scars, memories still linger in Pine Belt 19 years after Katrina.

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www.youtube.com – WTVA 9 News – 2024-10-25 16:36:32

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Ask John: Has a tornado ever formed during a period of year that’s not typical for severe weather

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www.youtube.com – WTVA 9 News – 2024-10-25 16:36:19

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Midday News Tori Alvarado's forecast 10/22/24

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6 hours ago

October 25, 2024

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www.youtube.com – WTOK-TV – 2024-10-25 13:30:24

SUMMARY: Today‘s weather across Mississippi and Alabama features a sunny, warm Tuesday with temperatures in the upper 70s, rising to lower 80s this afternoon. Overnight lows are expected in the lower 50s, marking a slight increase from recent nights. A high-pressure system is contributing to the warm and dry conditions, resulting in a rainfall deficit, particularly affecting drought conditions in Alabama. Tropical storm Oscar is moving away from Cuba into the central Atlantic without impacting the U.S. The upcoming week will remain sunny with temperatures reaching the upper 80s, while a cold front will bring a cool down by Sunday without rain.

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