Auburn, Ala. (EETV) - New models from the National Weather Service list Lee County under a Tropical Storm Warning. According to NOAA, Hurricane warnings indicate that hurricane conditions (sustained winds of 74 mph or higher) are expected somewhere within the specified area.
AUBURN, Ala.(EETV) – The Auburn soccer team’s match against Alabama State that was previously scheduled for Sunday afternoon has been canceled due to the threat of inclement weather. The Tigers return to the pitch Friday, Sept.
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey has authorized the activation of the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) in Clanton to level one and the activation of the Alabama National Guard (ALNG) for state active duty, due to the potential impact of Hurricane Irma and the state’s role in supporting additional neighboring state evacuees.
Auburn, Ala. (EETV) - Auburn has been placed under a Tropical Storm Watch by the National Weather Service. As Monday nears our area can expect to see an onset of Tropical Storm Winds between 30 and 50 mph. In our area, we could see downed trees and power outages. The Auburn area could also see 1-3 inches of rain. EagleEyeAubrun.com will have full coverage as Irma makes her track toward our area.
Auburn, Ala. (EETV) - Auburn University has canceled classes for Monday, September 11, 2017, ahead of Hurricane Irma. Our area is expected to see a mostly wind event on Monday with gusts up to 50mph. We could also see up to three inches of rain. Keep checking EagleEyeAuburn.com as we continue to update the site with weather information and important campus announcements.
The National Hurricane Center has released a new statement as of 11:00 pm (EST) Friday increasing Hurricane Irma to a category 5 storm. The Storm is now making land fall on the coast of Cuba. Hurricane warnings have been extended Northward Along the Florida Peninsula as the storm is expected to make land fall as a category 5 storm in south Florida this weekend. An Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunter aircraft indicated that the storm had maximum sustained winds near 160 mph with even higher gusts. On the latest track from the National Hurricane Center, Irma is projected to make landfall further west than previously expected. As the storm nears our area, it will still be a Tropical Storm as previously projected. Wind gusts are still expected to be around 30-50 miles per hour with the possibility of 2-4 inches of rain.
Auburn University has released a new statement following allegations of sexual harassment and abuse inside the Auburn Softball program. “AA/EEO investigated an anonymous report concerning inappropriate activity on the softball team in September 2016, but AA/EEO was unable to confirm it because the individual involved denied the allegations.
Montgomery, Ala. (EETV) – Governor Kay Ivey has issued a State of Emergency ahead of Hurricane Irma, which is expected to begin affecting Alabama late this weekend and into the beginning of next week.
Auburn Police are investigating after responding to a call from a 21-year-old female reporting that she was stopped by an individual impersonating a police officer.
Opelika, Ala. (EETV) - As Hurricane Irma bares down on the state of Florida, the smallest evacuees in our area are finding comfort in an unusual place. O-Town ice cream in Opelika took to twitter inviting visiting families to come by their store to give their children a free Ice cream. One woman headed to Opelika responded to the tweet with an unusual request, a sweet treat for her fur babies. The store has seen a huge response since the tweet was posted, many thanking them for their kindness.
Auburn, Ala. (EETV)- The 3,100 miles traveled by Hurricane Harvey and its remnant is quickly being followed by Hurricane Irma which is projected to cause equal damage in The United States.
Auburn, Ala. (EETV) - As Hurricane continues to barrel towards the Florida coast, Hotels around the area are beginning to fill up. According to John Wild, President of the Auburn Opelika Tourism Bureau, our area has reached capacity for hotel availability. "Reservations & Cancellations change often as does the storm path." says WIld, "We have taken lots of calls but it seems we are at capacity." Evacuees fleeing from the storms typically find shelter farther south but previously scheduled events have pushed people further north. "Dothan had a large tennis tournament and is full so they sent people to us.
AUBURN, Ala. – As Florida braces for a potential weekend arrival by Hurricane Irma, local, state and federal officials are wrestling with the same questions and concerns as their counterparts in Texas did before Hurricane Harvey. How should volunteers be utilized?
Auburn, Ala. (EETV) - As Hurricane Irma sets its eye on the Southeast, Auburn University is preparing for any situation that may impact the campus.
Montgomery, Alabama (EETV) - Alabama Governor Kay Ivey has officially announced that she will run to keep her position. Ivey, who ascended to the governor's office following the resignation of Robert Bently , has made it her mission to "Steady the ship of State" in Alabama. Ivey has had her fair share of historic political moments, this one is no different.
AUBURN, Ala. (EETV) - Any Auburn student can now get up to four free microwavable meals meals on Fridays, thanks to The Campus Kitchen. The Campus Kitchen is a student-run organization that collects left over campus dining food and repackages it into microwavable meals.
Auburn, Ala. (EETV) - On September 5, 2017, Auburn Police arrested Dejarius D. Hightower, 28, from Notasulga, Alabama on warrants charging him with; two counts of Burglary 3rd degree, Theft of Property 4th degree, Criminal Mischief 1st degree, Criminal Mischief 2nd degree, and two counts of Criminal Mischief 3rd degree. The arrest stems from an investigation into separate business burglaries on West Tech Lane and Teague Court on December 26th & 27th, 2016.
AUBURN, Ala. (EETV) - The Hibachi food truck on campus has been asked to close, according to Tiger Dining. Check back for more updates as to why the truck closed.
