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Erin Strengthens to a Hurricane; Heavy Rainfall Possible in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, the Upper Midwest, South Texas

Hurricane Erin may bring isolated flash and urban flooding, landslides or mudslides, and possible tropical storm conditions to Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands this weekend. Scattered thunderstorms and heavy rainfall may bring areas of flooding this weekend over the Upper Midwest. A tropical disturbance will bring moderate to locally heavy rain to portions of South Texas into Saturday. Read More >

Bruce Underwood and WGSV owner Kerry Jackson Receive Award For 50 Years of Service

On July 10th, 2008, Mr. Bruce Underwood and WGSV/WTWX station owner Mr. Kerry Jackson were recognized for 50 years of service. Mr. Bruce Underwood rising before 4:00 AM each morning, has been reporting temperature and rainfall data recorded at WGSV in Guntersville since May 10, 1958. Radio station WGSV-AM/WTWX-FM has carried on the tradition of recording important temperature and rainfall information that began when a COOP site was first established in Guntersville February 1, 1900.

National Weather Service Huntsville Observing Program Leader Lary Burgett (far left) presents the Hagemeyer Award to Mr. Underwood (second from left) with WGSV/WTWX station owvner Mr. Jackson (second from right), National Weather Service Senior forecaster Andy Kula (far right), and National Weather Service forecaster Jennifer Lee (not pictured).

 

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