April 2019 – Page 32 – Weather Preppers

Timeline: Tornadoes, hail possible northeast of Houston this weekend

Posted on April 12, 2019April 12, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

HOUSTON — We’ve enjoyed a break from the rain for much of the work week with sunny skies and only a few clouds, but KHOU 11 Meteorologist Blake Mathews says that is about to change. And some of the weather could be severe. GET ALERTS ON THE GO: Download the KHOU 11 app HOUSTON WEATHER TIMELINE: Friday – Partly cloudy, 20 percent rain chance – especially in the coastal continues. Low of 62, high of…

The Carolina Hurricanes’ Svechnikov: ‘We’re looking forward to the next game’

Posted on April 12, 2019April 12, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

Carolina Hurricanes The Carolina Hurricanes’ Svechnikov: ‘We’re looking forward to the next game’ By April 12, 2019 11:18 AM Carolina Hurricanes forward Andrei Svechnikov, who scored twice in the Canes’ loss to the Washington Capitals in Game 1 of their playoff series Thursday April 11, 2019, says the Canes need to stay out of the penalty box to be successful in Game 2.

Pender schools, donors salvage prom after Florence

Posted on April 12, 2019April 12, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

Businesses donated dresses, food, photo services and more to students PENDER COUNTY — For Pender County families still rebuilding after Hurricane Florence, a sparkly new prom dress, limo ride and glamour shots probably aren’t in the budget. But prom night will still be special for seniors, thanks to local businesses stepping in to play Fairy Godmother. For weeks, Pender County Schools has been coordinating a donation drive for all of students’ prom essentials. Any student who…

Sales tax holiday for emergency supplies 4/27-29

Posted on April 12, 2019April 12, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

AUSTIN, Texas (FOX 7 Austin) – State officials are reminding people about the state’s sales tax holiday for emergency preparation supplies which will be April 27-29. In a news release, Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar says it’s all so that families, homes and businesses will have the supplies they need to face severe weather and other emergencies. Hegar says his office estimates that shoppers will save more than $1.6 million in state and local sales taxes…

Storms through the weekend, severe weather Sunday

Posted on April 12, 2019April 12, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (FOX 46 CHARLOTTE) — Showers and storms will be making their presence known this weekend with the potential for severe weather Sunday. There is a marginal risk for severe weather Friday with a few scattered storms possible in the afternoon. Gusty winds and heavy downpours are possible, but overall severe weather parameters will stay on the low end. Saturday starts with some rain on radar, but the rain will actually quiet down heading into…

Tornadoes, ticks and terrorism: What makes North Carolinians feel unsafe?

Posted on April 12, 2019April 12, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

Are we safe? Help us find out in our new year-long project News & Observer and Herald-Sun reporters will launch a project called Are We Safe? It will look at worries, risk, safety of North Carolina residents and holding leaders and laws accountable for keeping our communities safe. By × News & Observer and Herald-Sun reporters will launch a project called Are We Safe? It will look at worries, risk, safety of North Carolina residents…

Governor to release report on wildfires, utility bankruptcy

Posted on April 12, 2019April 12, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

FILE – In this Nov. 9, 2018 file photo, firefighter Jose Corona sprays water as flames from the Camp Fire consume a home in Magalia, Calif. A report expected Friday, April 12, 2019, from Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration aims to address a host of problems related to wildfires, including how to maintain a safe, affordable electricity supply for California in the wake of Pacific Gas & Electric Corp.’s bankruptcy and the growing cost of wildfires….

Watch Carolina Hurricanes fans celebrate in the third period after a goal by rookie forward Andrei Svechnikov

Posted on April 12, 2019April 12, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

Carolina Hurricanes Watch Carolina Hurricanes fans celebrate in the third period after a goal by rookie forward Andrei Svechnikov By April 11, 2019 11:14 PM Carolina Hurricanes fans celebrate after Svechnikov’s first goal in the third period.

Capitals jump out to early lead, hang on to beat Hurricanes

Posted on April 12, 2019April 12, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom (19), of Sweden, celebrates his goal against the Carolina Hurricanes during the first period of Game 1 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series Thursday, April 11, 2019, in Washington. Nick Wass AP Photo WASHINGTON Nicklas Backstrom and Alex Ovechkin combined to score three goals on the first eight shots, and the defending Stanley Cup champion Washington Capitals survived a surge from Andrei Svechnikov and the Carolina Hurricanes to win…

Capitals survive surge from Hurricanes to win Game 1

Posted on April 12, 2019April 12, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom, left of Sweden, celebrates his goal with defenseman John Carlson (74) during the first period of Game 1 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series against the Carolina Hurricanes, Thursday, April 11, 2019, in Washington. Nick Wass AP Photo WASHINGTON Nicklas Backstrom and Alex Ovechkin combined to score three goals on the first eight shots, and the defending Stanley Cup champion Washington Capitals survived a surge from Andrei Svechnikov and…

After rough start, Hurricanes make it known they won’t go quietly

Posted on April 12, 2019April 12, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

Canes fall to Caps in Game 1 Check out photos from game 1 of the Carolina Hurricanes playoff series against the Washington Capitals Thursday night, April 11, 2019. By × Check out photos from game 1 of the Carolina Hurricanes playoff series against the Washington Capitals Thursday night, April 11, 2019. By WASHINGTON After 10 years, you would have hoped for better than this, a worst-case first period as far as playoff openers go. After…

Analysis: Safety rules give homes better chance in wildfires

Posted on April 12, 2019April 12, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

ADVANCE FOR RELEASE THURSDAY, APRIL 11, 2019, AT 3:01 A.M. PDT. AND THEREAFTER In this photo taken March 19, 2019, Dawn Herr and her son Liam, 8, visit their home in Paradise, Calif., that survived the Camp Fire. The Herrs’ home, built in 2010, was scorched and had smoke damage inside so the family is living temporarily in nearby Chico. The Herrs credit the home’s survival to strict building codes and to gravel that encircled…

What If The 1900 Galveston Hurricane Had Never Happened?

Posted on April 11, 2019April 12, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

To embed this piece of audio in your site, please use this code: <iframe src=”https://embed.hpm.io/328913/328825″ style=”height: 115px; width: 100%;”></iframe> In September of 1900, the Great Galveston Hurricane made landfall on the southeast Texas coast, and it would become the deadliest natural disaster in U.S. history, leaving behind an unprecedented swath of destruction in Galveston that effectively ended a long period of prosperity for the gulf city. After the storm, a large seawall was constructed to…

April 27-29 sales tax holiday for supplies

Posted on April 11, 2019April 11, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

AUSTIN, Texas (FOX 7 Austin) – Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar is reminding Texans they will be able to purchase certain items tax-free April 27-29 during the state’s sales tax holiday for emergency preparation supplies. Hegar said in a release that the holiday is to help Texans save money while stocking up for emergency situations like hurricanes, floods, or tornadoes. “While we can’t know in advance when the next flood, tornado or hurricane may strike, we can make…

Raleigh declares April 15 Carolina Hurricanes Day

Posted on April 11, 2019April 11, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

Raleigh, N.C. — The City of Raleigh, in a nod to the sole professional team in town, has declared April 15 Carolina Hurricanes Day. The Carolina Hurricanes are back in the NHL postseason after a 10-year drought, having secured a place in the 2019 Stanley Cup Playoffs with a 3-1 win against the New Jersey Devils on April 4. The Hurricanes, 46-29-7, open the playoffs against the defending Stanley Cup Champions, the Washington Capitals, with…

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