Thursday, April 11 2013 9:17 AM EDT2013-04-11 13:17:08 GMT
Take the power of the FOX 5 Storm Team with you wherever you go! Now, you can download the FREE FOX 5 Storm Team app for your Apple iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch or Android device.
Take the power of the FOX 5 Storm Team with you wherever you go! Now, you can download the FREE FOX 5 Storm Team app for your Apple iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch or Android device.
Thursday, May 23 2013 12:02 AM EDT2013-05-23 04:02:01 GMT
Some severe storms are beginning to pop up in the northern parts of the state. The National Weather Service has issued some severe thunderstorm warnings as the storms move through the area.
Some severe storms are beginning to pop up in the northern parts of the state. The National Weather Service has issued some severe thunderstorm warnings as the storms move through the area.
Sunday, February 17 2013 11:24 PM EST2013-02-18 04:24:03 GMT
The tornado outbreak affecting north Georgia this week is a cautionary tale for the rest of Georgia as we head into the time of year that more powerful storms might move into the state.
The tornado outbreak affecting north Georgia this week is a cautionary tale for the rest of Georgia as we head into the time of year that more powerful storms might move into the state.
Friday, May 24 2013 4:02 AM EDT2013-05-24 08:02:00 GMT
A North Carolina dairy company is voluntarily recalling some ice cream that doesn't identify possible allergens because the product is packed in the wrong containers.
A North Carolina dairy company is voluntarily recalling some ice cream that doesn't identify possible allergens because the product is packed in the wrong containers.
Thursday, May 23 2013 7:31 AM EDT2013-05-23 11:31:33 GMT
You've probably been to a yard sale or two in your life, and you might have found some great deals. But would you know how to get the most out of your own yard sale?
You've probably been to a yard sale or two in your life, and you might have found some great deals. But would you know how to get the most out of your own yard sale? Good Day's Tacoma Perry talked to an expert who shared some great tips for how to make your yard sale a huge hit.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 12:39 PM EDT2013-05-22 16:39:03 GMT
Gov. Nathan Deal says a company based in Dubai plans to build a manufacturing plant in Murray County with the goal of creating 200 jobs over the next three years.
Gov. Nathan Deal says a company based in Dubai plans to build a manufacturing plant in Murray County with the goal of creating 200 jobs over the next three years.
Yahoo is buying online blogging forum Tumblr for $1.1 billion as CEO Marissa Mayer tries to rejuvenate an Internet icon that had fallen behind the times.
After falling woefully out of fashion, Yahoo wants to be cool again while catering to the capitalistic demands of its shareholders. That goal led CEO Marissa Mayer to make a $1.1 billion bet on online blogging forum Tumblr...
Monday, May 20 2013 6:38 AM EDT2013-05-20 10:38:06 GMT
A government report shows that even though there are more women than ever in the work force, women still have a hard time saving for retirement.
A government report shows that even though there are more women than ever in the work force, women still have a hard time saving for retirement.
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The tornado outbreak affecting Adairsville as well as Bartow, Gordon, and Fannin counties this week is a cautionary tale for the rest of Georgia as we head into the time of year that more powerful storms might move into the state.
FOX 5's Doug Evans heard from many residents such as Jaunita Carter following the tornado. They say that they had no warning before the storm hit and that they could not hear local warning sirens.
The National Weather Service says the best way to be warned of potential severe weather is a NOAA Weather Radio further saying that sirens are designed to warn those people who are outdoors at the time of a weather event.
Thankfully, the weather radio has come into the 21st Century with a new app called iMap Weather Radio. The app puts the power of the traditional weather radio on a smart phone.
This app is one of the reasons smart phones are smart. Developer Mark Taylor says the app is designed for anytime and anywhere, even when there is an emergency in the middle of the night.
Taylor says as long as the phone is powered up, it will receive an alert. The app then will sound an alarm and start talking about the emergency.
Traditional weather radios require programming to a specific area whereas the iMap Weather Radio can actually travel and continue to pick up the latest information. The app uses the GPS to location where the phone is and will adjust the alerts as necessary.
The app also lets users keep track of loved ones by allowing up to five different locations to be programmed prompting alerts. This is handy for parents with children away at college.
iMap Weather Radio is a little pricey as far as smart phone apps go going for $9.99, but it is still cheaper than a traditional weather radio. It is available for both Android and Apple devices.
The app features a ten-day forecast, gives active RADAR and will push watches and warnings to mobile devices.
FOX 5 believes it is very important that this app should be available to all smart phone users, so the FOX 5 Storm Team app is available for both Apple and Android devices.
Let us know what you think of these two apps. Leave Doug Evans a comment at facebook.com/DougEvansFOX5. Also, drop him a line if you have an idea for a future Tech Check segment.
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