Tag: NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER

'People are addicted to attention-seeking': Officials battle online hype as Tropical Storm Bertha inches closer to Alabama coast

Baldwin County officials are watching Tropical Storm Bertha closely as the storm moves closer to the Alabama coast. While putting in the hours to keep the public informed,  Baldwin County EMA director Tom Tyler said there is another fight keeping officials busy.

Storm surge watch issued as Tropical Depression Two moves closer to Alabama coast

The National Hurricane Center (NHC) issued a storm surge watch as Tropical Depression Two became better organized.