April 2019 – Page 19 – Weather Preppers

New data shows 4 percent drop in Puerto Rico population since Hurricane Maria

Posted on April 18, 2019April 18, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — New Census Bureau data shows Puerto Rico lost nearly 4% of its population after Hurricane Maria – the greatest population drop in the recorded history of the island, according to one demographer. Data released Thursday shows the U.S. territory’s population dropped by 129,848 people between July 2017 and July 2018. The hurricane struck two months into that period, in September 2017. The population loss was due to both deaths and…

Drones, supercomputers and sonar deployed against floods

Posted on April 18, 2019April 18, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

Adrian Sainz and Jeff Martin, Associated Press Updated 7:17 am CDT, Thursday, April 18, 2019 FILE – This March 21, 2019, file photo shows a large video screen at the National Water Center in Tuscaloosa, Ala., displaying rivers and streams in the central and southern United States. The facility helps produce forecasts that show the stage is set for unprecedented, major flooding this spring for most of the nation. less FILE – This March 21, 2019,…

Charlotte at high risk for severe weather Friday

Posted on April 18, 2019April 18, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Charlotte area will be bracing for another round potentially severe weather Friday as a large storm system moves into the Carolinas. First Warn forecaster Larry Sprinkle said the storms could bring damaging straight-line winds, hail, flash flooding and maybe even some isolated tornadoes to the area. The National Weather Service has the Charlotte area at a high risk for severe weather potential for Friday. Sprinkle said the large system stretches all…

Hurricane Harvey destroyed every apartment in Rockport, Texas. Some residents are still waiting for help from lawmakers.

Posted on April 18, 2019April 18, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

A mini-documentary series chronicling the cast of characters passing bills in the Texas Capitol. More in this series Hurricane Harvey, which caused more than $125 billion in damage, is the most expensive storm in Texas history. It wreaked havoc on nearly every Gulf Coast community when it came ashore Aug. 25, 2017. The devastating winds and rain destroyed every multifamily development in Rockport. And without affordable housing, the town has struggled to find contract labor…

Taylor preps for storm following recent flooding

Posted on April 18, 2019April 18, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

TAYLOR, Texas (FOX 7 Austin) – With more rain on the way, people in Taylor are concerned. Many homes and businesses have only recently recovered from flooding last week. “You just take it as it comes I guess,” said Donna Jones, a waitress at the Taylor Café. With the potential for severe weather on the way, Jones said they aren’t taking any chances. “Make sure stuff is unplugged which was something we didn’t do…

Weather could take toll on cars, houses, power

Posted on April 17, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

AUSTIN, Texas (FOX 7 Austin) – Severe weather is on its way here in Central Texas with possible hail, wind and rain so residents should get their flashlights and candles ready because that could mean power outages. Austin Energy says they’re watching the forecast just like everybody else. “We all anticipate getting a phone call around midnight saying ‘here’s where the storm is, please come in let’s get started,’” said Austin Energy director of communications…

Chapel Hill residents oppose project proposal, cite traffic and flooding

Posted on April 17, 2019April 17, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (WTVD) — Over 100 Chapel Hill residents are opposed to a development proposal at the intersection of North Estes Drive and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in Chapel Hill. They have submitted a letter to the town council and the developer citing their disapproval with a list of reasons for their position. “They’re marketing it as a mixed-use, a little bit of office, a little bit of retail,” said Julie McClintock. She…

Spring Lake family seeks disaster recovery relief after Hurricane Florence

Posted on April 17, 2019April 17, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

SPRING LAKE, N.C. (WTVD) — Months after Hurricane Florence left a devastating impact in North Carolina, many families are still in the rebuilding process. They are working to get their homes back into shape but waiting on the money to do so. Tina Danzy’s parents are one of those families. Her parents received a letter in the mail from the North Carolina Department of Public Safety that stated they had been denied disaster assistance from…

Chapel Hill residents oppose project proposal, citing traffic and flooding

Posted on April 17, 2019April 17, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

Abbott issues disaster declaration

Posted on April 17, 2019April 17, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

AUSTIN, Texas (FOX 7 Austin) – Gov. Greg Abbott has issued a disaster declaration for nine Texas counties impacted by recent severe weather, including Robertson County where a EF-3 tornado devastated homes and businesses in the city of Franklin. According to the declaration, Abbott has authorized the use of all available resources to aid in response efforts. “As a result of severe weather over the weekend, Texas is taking action to ensure those impacted have the resources they need…

Severe Weather Alert for Bexar County

Posted on April 17, 2019April 17, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

Severe Weather Alert Bexar County will have crews on standby throughout the night of Wednesday 4/17 and morning of Thursday 4/18 for possible severe weather. Residents should take necessary action and secure any loose objects such as lawn furniture, garbage cans, other outdoor items. If possible, remove any overhanging branches or roofing material before the storm arrives. Bexar County has taken the necessary steps to ensure the public safety of our roadways. Stay Informed &…

Risk of severe weather Friday

Posted on April 17, 2019April 17, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

Image Gallery 3 PHOTOS FOX 46 Charlotte (FOX 46 CHARLOTTE) – Another round of severe weather is expected to batter the FOX 46 viewing area on Friday. A strong cold front will swing through the area and bring strong storms into the area Friday afternoon and evening. Much like last Sunday, these storms will bring periods of intense rainfall, damaging straight-line winds and the risk for isolated tornadoes. Right now the entire viewing area is…

Survivor of Texas tornado describes escape from grass house

Posted on April 17, 2019April 17, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

Updated 3:27 pm CDT, Wednesday, April 17, 2019 ALTO, Texas (AP) — A survivor of a deadly Texas tornado says he managed to crawl out of a grass house at a Native American historic site before the twister hurled it into the distance with two other people still inside. Jeff Williams of Nacogdoches (nak-uh-DOH’-ches) is president of Friends of Caddo (CAD’-oh) Mounds, a historic site in Alto (AL’-toh) that was among areas across the South that…

Hurricanes call up Patrick Brown

Posted on April 17, 2019April 17, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

Carolina Hurricanes Hurricanes call up Patrick Brown By April 17, 2019 03:32 PM Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind’Amour discusses bringing Patrick Brown up for Game Four against the Washington Capitals.

Better late than never for Hamilton, who has found a home with Hurricanes

Posted on April 17, 2019April 17, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

Carolina Hurricanes’ Dougie Hamilton (19) celebrates with the bench after scoring in the third period against Washington on Monday, April 15, 2019 at the PNC Arena on Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com Raleigh There was a sense of tribute to Dougie Hamilton’s performance Monday night, scoring a pair of late power-play goals after his friend Andrei Svechikov had been knocked out, but also a sense of vindication, and not merely for Svechnikov. For himself. A…

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