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Austin leaders finalize Onion Creek home buyouts years after deadly floods

Posted on March 28, 2019March 29, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

Austin City Council members have finalized a plan to buy up homes in upper Onion Creek. Council members believed people are in danger after two deadly floods, which is why they pursued the buyouts. But some in the community wanted to stay. They said they wish the city would do more to protect their homes from future floods instead of just tearing them down. The Upper Onion Flood Risk Reduction Buyout Project map shows all…

March 28 marks anniversary of deadly 1984 NC tornado outbreak

Posted on March 28, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter Footage from the tornado outbreak on March 28, 1984. (Photo: WTVD) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — March 28 marks the anniversary of a devastating and deadly tornado outbreak that killed dozens and injured hundreds throughout North and South Carolina in 1984. According to the National Weather Service, the outbreak produced 24 tornadoes: 11 in North Carolina, 11 in South Carolina, and 2 in Georgia. – Advertisement – 57 deaths and nearly…

March 28 marks anniversary of devastating 1984 NC tornado outbreak

Posted on March 28, 2019March 28, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

March 28 marks the anniversary of a devastating and deadly tornado outbreak that killed dozens and injured hundreds throughout North and South Carolina in 1984. According to NC State University, the outbreak produced 22 tornadoes. Fifty-seven people died and another 800 were injured. Copyright © 2019 WTVD-TV. All Rights Reserved.

Austin leaders to finalize Onion Creek home buyouts years after deadly floods

Posted on March 28, 2019March 28, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

Austin City Council members are set to finalize a plan Thursday to buy up homes in upper Onion Creek. Council members believe people are in danger after two deadly floods, which is why they pursued the buyouts. But some in the community want to stay. They said they wish the city would do more to protect their homes from future floods instead of just tearing them down. The Upper Onion Flood Risk Reduction Buyout Project…

Storm moving across the country with rain, severe weather for central US

Posted on March 28, 2019March 28, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

A storm that brought hail the size of golf balls to Florida on Wednesday has moved out and now we are watching our western storm to cross the country and bring more severe storms, heavy rain and even snow! Unsettled weather stretches from the West Coast all the way to the Midwest on Thursday morning with heavy rain and snow. Heavy snow has been falling on Interstate 80 in California over the Donner Summit where…

Following Florence, long-awaited project on track to prevent flooding in Lumberton

Posted on March 27, 2019March 27, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

Lumberton, N.C. — Six months after Hurricane Florence slammed into North Carolina, a long-awaited project is on track in hopes of preventing massive flooding that swamped west Lumberton. West Lumberton suffered historic flooding not only during Florence, but also in Hurricane Matthew in October 2016. The earthen levee along the Lumber River was built to prevent floodwater from invading the neighborhoods, but where it intersects Interstate 95 and the CSX railroad, the levee has a…

Weather Channel sued over death of Texas man

Posted on March 27, 2019March 27, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

FOX NEWS – The family of a Texas man filed a $125 million lawsuit against the Weather Channel, claiming the network ignored its storm chasers’ history of reckless driving that led to the deadly “horrific” car crash in 2017. Karen Di Piazza filed the wrongful death lawsuit Tuesday against the Weather Channel over the death of her son, Corbin Lee Jaeger, who died on March 28, 2017 when Kelley Williamson and Randy Yarnall’s vehicle slammed…

Capitals aim to clinch playoff spot versus Hurricanes

Posted on March 27, 2019March 27, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

The Washington Capitals and Carolina Hurricanes are eyeing different prizes as the final week of the season approaches. Their objectives are similar as they go into Thursday night’s game at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Winning the game would enhance the playoff position for either team. “We need everyone (on board) right now,” Capitals goalie Braden Holtby said. “We’re focused on trying to win a game so we’re not letting anything get in our head.”…

NC students write book about experience with Hurricane Florence

Posted on March 27, 2019March 27, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

NEW BERN, NC (WCTI) — A group of students in North Carolina have written book about experience with Hurricane Florence through their eyes. We often hear about adults’ experience during Hurricane Florence. What about the children? – Advertisement – Some third grade students at Brinson Memorial Elementary School in New Bern put their perspectives together in a book about their experiences during Hurricane Florence. Their stories are helping the community, too. “It made me feel a…

The Weather Channel Sued For $125 Million Over Death In Storm Chase Collision

Posted on March 27, 2019March 27, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

Kelley Williamson and Randy Yarnall were known to storm chasers. The charismatic pair were stars of The Weather Channel show Storm Wranglers, in which they could be seen dramatically dashing down highways in pursuit of tornadoes. Their March 28, 2017, livestream chasing a tornado outside of Spur, Texas, started the same as usual — a wide shot of open road and looming dark clouds. But the broadcast abruptly ended. Local police reported that the pair…

In wake of Florence, Pender talks getting tough on trash

Posted on March 27, 2019March 27, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

Commissioners talk about adding staff, making debris removal a priority BURGAW — Based on testimony and discussion at the Pender County Commissioners meeting last week, the county could soon be getting tough on trash. Commissioner David Piepmeyer was joined by several other commissioners in lobbying for increasing the code enforcement staff in the 2019-20 budget year. He also said that going forward, he would like to see code enforcement work on being proactive in tackling…

Record snowfall in Mont. causes flooding threat

Posted on March 27, 2019March 27, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

Portugal goes on alert for wildfires amid heat, low rainfall

Posted on March 27, 2019March 27, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

Authorities in Portugal have placed the country on high alert for wildfires amid a prolonged dry spell and unseasonably high temperatures. The government announced a civil protection alert from Wednesday through Sunday because of “a significant worsening of the wildfire risk.” The alert means exceptional measures are being enacted, including more firefighters on standby and a ban on burning cut vegetation. The move comes after many weeks of almost no rain. A typically dry easterly…

Ovechkin ends scoring drought, Capitals beat Hurricanes 4-1

Posted on March 27, 2019March 27, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

Alex Ovechkin scored his NHL-leading 49th goal of the season to snap a four-game drought and help Washington beat the Carolina Hurricanes 4-1 on Tuesday night, increasing the Capitals’ division lead. Ovechkin snapped a shot past Petr Mrazek for the go-ahead goal 4:31 into the third period for his third goal in 10 games. With his 656th career goal, Ovechkin tied Brendan Shanahan for 13th on the all-time list. T.J. Oshie and John Carlson also…

Ovechkin scores 49th goal, Capitals beat Hurricanes

Posted on March 27, 2019March 27, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

WASHINGTON — Alex Ovechkin scored his NHL-leading 49th goal of the season to snap a four-game drought and help Washington beat the Carolina Hurricanes 4-1 on Tuesday night, increasing the Capitals’ division lead. Ovechkin snapped a shot past Petr Mrazek for the go-ahead goal 4:31 into the third period for his third goal in 10 games. Fans chanted, “We want 50!” after Ovechkin’s goal was announced, but they’ll have to wait at least a couple…

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