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Oil Spill: Disaster Expands
Today, officials have closed more of the Gulf of Mexico to fishing. And it's all because part of the massive oil slick has been captured by a fast river of water, known as the Loop Current.
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Is Lightning Sexist?
Lightning seems to be picky about what it hits. Studies suggest that lightning strikes and kills men far more often than women. In a recent study of Florida lightning fatalities, 87% of the people struck by lightning were males. Another study found that men make up a whopping 82 percent of the 648 people that were killed by lightning in the U.S. from 1995 to 2008. So dude, what gives?
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Green Mindset
"We've grown up with a green mindset but we haven't really had to pay for it."
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Jellyfish on Tybee Beach
It's sunny, it's warm, and many of us want to go to the beach. But before you do...watch out for jellyfish!!! This past Saturday, more than 350 stings were reported...and two of those were my two kids. It's unusually early for this to be happening. And no one knows exactly why it is. There are many theories.
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How Will the Oil Spill Affect the Hurricane Season?
The Gulf of Mexico oil spill is a complete disaster. However....there could be an upside.
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Southeast Death Toll Rises, Tennessee Flooding
Last night and today, a storm system has pushed through the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry. And many of us have picked up between 1 and 2 inches of rain. Well, imagine picking up more than 13 inches?
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More Problems Face Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill
The U.S. Coast Guard is now attempting to set fire to the oil spill, and they want to do this before it reaches the beaches. Now there's also concern that minor smoke could drift toward the Louisiana Delta.
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Making a Better Bag
When it comes to going green, we all dream of a world with less waste. Small steps can cause big changes, and change can be irresistible. Just check out the latest Sunchips bag.
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Day of Enchantment
Put your wings and pointed ears on and come to Oatland Island Wildlife Center this Saturday for a day of enchantment. It's the first annual Fairy and Toad House Day from 11a.m. until 2p.m.
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Pollen Overload Blamed on Harsh Winter
Allergy sufferers...is your throat scratchier than usual, is your nose running a marathon and are your eyes tearing up? It's that time of year. But doesn't it seem worse than ever?
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Happy Anniversary!
Will it rain or will it be sunny? This is a question we all often ask, and nowadays, it's easy to find out just by looking at satellite images on TV or the internet.
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Forsyth Farmers' Market Re-opens
It's warming up, the sun is shining bright...and it's time to start shopping! That's right...the Forsyth Farmers' Market re-opens on Saturday, April 10th.
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Gnats??? No, No, No!!!!
A few warm days and already my right arm has at least three welts. The annoying gnats are back, and they're getting spotted all over the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry.
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Are You a Weather Nut? Become a Storm Spotter
When severe weather strikes, your help is needed. Weather spotters have served as the "eyes" of the National Weather Service for more than 60 years. They help the experts warn communitites of potentially hazardous weather.
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2010 Hurricane Season Could Be More Active
Last year's hurricane season was nearly non-existent...so it's not difficult to predict a more active hurricane season. But there are real physical drivers that have some meteorologists concerned.
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Spring Ahead....But Your Health Could Fall Behind
Sunday, it's time to spring forward! It's daylight saving time, and you'll have to move your clocks one hour forward. This means possibly losing sleep while also increasing your chance for health concerns and car accidents.
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Don't Blame the Pine Pollen
Every spring when that heavy yellow dust gets on everything, folks get miserable. It's called pine pollen, and it's one of the most easily noticed pollens since its yellow dust covers everything in its path.
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Major City Shifted After Earthquake
It's a big year for earthquakes...or at least it seems that way. And cities have shifted because of it.
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Can't Breathe? Try Crossing the Street
The air may look the same on both sides of the street, but it's not. According to new research from the University of Leeds, there is a difference.
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St. Patrick's Day Green
St. Patrick's Day is already a "green" holiday, but there are ways you can make it even greener. There are ways to transfer a bit of that Irish luck to Mother Earth.
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Protest Underwater
If you're going to protest climate change, what better place to do it than underwater? That's what the government of the Maldives did.
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The Bloom Box
"Cheap, clean energy that flows almost magically from a refrigerator-sized box"
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Oh No! Did I Do That?
Daytona 500 Pothole: Weather Could be the Culprit
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Lake Erie Frozen, First Time in 14 Years
So you think it's cold here in the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry? Well, it is...for our standards. But up North, there's an even bigger cold. So big in fact that Lake Erie is frozen over for the first time in 14 years!!!
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The Threat...Black Ice
A Winter Storm has hit the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry, and travel has already become very hazardous. Everyone is urged to remain off the roadways if possible tonight and early tomorrow morning.
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