April 2019 – Page 37 – Weather Preppers

After possible tornado rips through Texas church, gospel music fills corridors

Posted on April 8, 2019April 8, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

SAN GABRIEL, Texas — Sometimes you sing to keep from crying. It was a somber Sunday at San Gabriel Christian Church. Among the piles of debris, the sound of Christian gospel music was hummed inside the torn-apart church. It’s possible that a tornado ripped through San Gabriel, leaving the church in a trail of destruction. But despite the destruction, there is still hope. The building on County Road 421 houses the oldest congregation in Milam…

Beware of home, auto repair scams during severe weather season, BBB warns

Posted on April 7, 2019April 8, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

AUSTIN, Texas — There are a couple of different things that tend to sprout up after a heavy storm: flowers and critters come to mind. Did scammers come to mind? They should. They’re out there, and they’re looking to make a quick buck off any repairs homeowners may be needing after bad weather hits. “What we call them is ‘storm chasers’ — those people that do come up after a storm, offering to do the…

Carolina Hurricanes prep for first round of playoffs against Washington Capitals

Posted on April 7, 2019April 7, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

RALEIGH (WTVD) — The Carolina Hurricanes capped off the regular season with a 4-3 win over the Philadelphia Flyers. The Hurricanes had 22 road wins this season, which marks a franchise record. The Canes also finished with 99 points, the second most in franchise history. Carolina will face the defending Stanley Cup Champions, the Washington Capitals, in the first round of the playoffs, starting Thursday night. Coach Rod Brind’Amour said making it to the playoffs…

Nielsen meets with Trump at White Housw

Posted on April 7, 2019April 7, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen was meeting with President Trump at the White House Sunday evening amid a report that she would offer her resignation. The meeting was taking place amid an ongoing influx of migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border that has been taxing America’s immigration system and sparking frustration within the White House. A report from CBS News, citing U.S. officials, said Nielsen was expected to resign Sunday. Fox News has not confirmed the…

Hail and high winds mark storm system in Texas and South

Posted on April 7, 2019April 7, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

Updated 3:00 pm CDT, Sunday, April 7, 2019 JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — High winds and hail wreaked havoc across Texas and the south on Sunday. Almost 180,000 people in Texas were without power Sunday afternoon, mostly around Houston. The National Weather Service reports golf ball-sized hail fell in Lexington, Mississippi, with damage reported to vehicles at the city’s police station. Hail was also reported in parts of east Texas and southern Arkansas on Sunday, including at…

Hurricanes top Flyers 4-3, will face Capitals in 1st round

Posted on April 7, 2019April 7, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind’Amour was pretty forgiving of his team’s effort Saturday night against the Philadelphia Flyers. “Nobody’s going to remember this game come tomorrow,” Brind’Amour said. – Advertisement – Game No. 82 for the Hurricanes had some playoff implications. But with a trip to the postseason already guaranteed, their passive play at times was excused by their first-year coach. Jordan Staal scored the go-ahead goal in the second period and…

Take cover! Tornado warning issued for San Jacinto, Walker County

Posted on April 7, 2019April 7, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

HOUSTON — Today will be a rough day in Houston. Everything from heavy rain to gusty winds, hail and a small, isolated tornado threat will exist most of the day. The Storm Prediction Center has placed our entire area in a ‘Slight Risk’ of severe weather; equating to a 2 out of 5 on a probability scale. Current southeast Texas watches and warnings Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Brazoria, Colorado, Matagorda and Wharton County until 3…

Several flights cancelled, delayed at Houston airports due to severe weather

Posted on April 7, 2019April 7, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

HOUSTON — Several flights at Hobby Airport were cancelled or delayed Sunday as severe weather passed through the Houston area. A photo sent in by KHOU Digital Content Manager Michelle Homer, who is waiting to catch a flight this afternoon, shows several cancellations at the check in monitors. Michelle Homer Michelle Homer Michelle Homer If you are catching a flight out of Houston this afternoon, please check in with your airline. Storms are quickly moving…

Take cover! Tornado Warning issued for several local counties

Posted on April 7, 2019April 7, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

Tornado Warning issued for Harris, Liberty and Chambers County until 1 p.m.

Posted on April 7, 2019April 7, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

Statesman Cap10K cancelled because of lightning

Posted on April 7, 2019April 7, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

AUSTIN, Texas (FOX 7 Austin) – The 42nd Statesman Cap10K was cancelled Sunday morning. At first, organizers had delayed the race by 30 minutes this morning. A message was sent to runners and volunteers stating, “For your safety, please stay in your cars and do not congregate on the Ann W. Richards Congress Avenue Bridge. We will send another update at 7 a.m. Thank you.” A short time later, the deicision was made to cancel…

Thunderstorms lead to flooding, road closures

Posted on April 7, 2019April 7, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

AUSTIN, Texas (FOX 7 Austin) – A handful of thunderstorms throughout Central Texas over the weekend have led to several low water crossings to be flooded. The Capitol 10K has also been canceled due to severe weather. Dozens of roads and low-water crossings were closed, according to atxfloods.com. The National Weather Service has advised people to remain indoors. If you are going to traveling on the roads, drivers are being asked to be mindful and…

Severe thunderstorms lead to flooding, road closures

Posted on April 7, 2019April 7, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

AUSTIN, Texas — A fresh round of thunderstorms across Central Texas on Sunday has led to flooding and road closures throughout the Austin area. The storms also prompted the cancellation of the Cap10K race on Sunday morning. Dozens of roads and low-water crossings were closed, according to atxfloods.com. Northbound I-35 was closed just south of U.S. 183 thanks to high water on the road. It has since reopened. The area is under a flash flood…

Hurricanes defeat Flyers to close out regular season

Posted on April 7, 2019April 7, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

Carolina Hurricanes Hurricanes defeat Flyers to close out regular season By April 07, 2019 10:09 AM The Canes closed out the regular season Saturday with a 4-3 road victory over the Philadelphia Flyers, and with 99 points finished in the first wild-card playoff position in the NHL’s Eastern Conference.

Tornado warning issued for Houston until 1 p.m.

Posted on April 7, 2019April 7, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Houston until 3 p.m. Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Houston until 3 p.m. Photo: National Weather Service Photo: National Weather Service Image 1 of / 35 Caption Close Image 1 of 35 Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Houston until 3 p.m. Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Houston until 3 p.m. Photo: National Weather Service Tornado warning issued for Houston until 1 p.m. 1 / 35 Back to Gallery A tornado…

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