PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. -- The world's most famous groundhog predicted an early spring Wednesday, but wasn't willing to go out on a limb to forecast whether the nearby Pittsburgh Steelers will win Sunday's Super Bowl.

ATLANTIC BEACH, Fla. -- After many repairs and renovations, one homeowner is making sure the house will be here after the next hurricane.

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. -- Flashlights that line the front of Lowe's indicate it's the beginning of hurricane season.

A list of things to bring when evacuating for a storm...

If you are unable to evacuate before a storm and must go to a public shelter, the American Red Cross recommends you bring these items...

Armchair meteorologists will be better equipped with this list of hurricane forecasting terms.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency recommends the following be included in a child's personal hurricane activity kit...

Flooding is the most frequent and costly hazard in Duval County,

and the first step in flood protection is knowing your flood risk.

Just as schools acknowledge the possibility of hurricanes by putting make-up days on the calendar, families should plan ahead for a potential hurricane.

NASSAU COUNTY, FL -- Thunderstorms can be very dangerous and can hit without notice. Nassau County Emergency Management has released tips on what to do if you're caught in one of these situations.

MIAMI (AP) -- Heavy storms punched an eight-foot hole in the lobby ceiling of the Fontainebleau hotel in Miami, just months after it opened after a $500 million rennovation.

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) -- Severe storms knocked down power lines and damaged structures Tuesday afternoon in central Oklahoma.

SNOQUALMIE, WA (AP) -- Rain and high winds lashed Washington state Wednesday, causing widespread avalanches, mudslides, flooding and road closures as the heavy snowfall that has buried parts of the state began to rapidly melt.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- Heavy rain across the South has caused flooding, school closures, and a landslide that destroyed a home in North Carolina.