Latest news, weather and high school sports for Albany and Southwest Georgia

Yesterday at 9:05 PM  Updated with new photos (Caution, graphic images), new video added; death toll now at 51.

Yesterday at 8:40 AM  Swarm of tornadoes slam Plains, Midwest; 1 dead in Oklahoma mobile home park ravaged by twister

Thursday, May 16, 2013  At least 6 dead, dozens left homeless as tornadoes leave trail of destruction in North Texas

Sunday, May 12, 2013  When it comes to severe weather, storms come in all shapes and sizes and can cause a variety of destruction.

Sunday, April 21, 2013  With severe weather season on the horizon, southwest Georgians are getting prepared.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  The Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany Emergency Operation Center (EOC) ran through a Tornado drill Tuesday afternoon.

Friday, March 01, 2013  Updated with video; Some parents claim the evacuation process was unorganized.

Tuesday, February 12, 2013  For FOX 31's Facebook story of the day people wanted to know whether or not Albany or Dougherty County has any public tornado shelters in case of emergency.

Wednesday, February 06, 2013  Updated with video; In conjunction with severe weather awareness week schools across the state practice tornado drills.

Tuesday, February 05, 2013  Updated with video; In honor of Severe Weather Awareness Week, the Georgia Emergency Management Agency is asking residents to focus on preparing for thunderstorms, the most common severe weather in the state.

Thursday, January 31, 2013  Updated with video; High winds send a 100 foot pine tree crashing down onto a house.

Wednesday, January 30, 2013  Updated with video; Trees and power lines around Albany led to a busy night for the Albany Fire Department.

Thursday, December 27, 2012  A powerful winter storm brought snow to inland parts of the Northeast and driving rain and wind to areas along the coast Thursday, a day after it swept through the nation's middle.

Wednesday, December 26, 2012  Tornados can develop very rapidly, so FEMA recommends keeping a emergency preparation kit in your house.

Wednesday, December 26, 2012  An enormous storm system that dumped snow and sleet on the nation's midsection and unleashed damaging tornadoes around the Deep South began punching its way toward the Northeast on Wednesday, slowing holiday travel.