April 2019 – Page 40 – Weather Preppers

3 Midwest states demand more power over river after floods

Posted on April 4, 2019April 4, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

Recent floodwaters from the Platte River filled the Nebraska National Guard’s primary training base, Camp Ashland, with sand, water and debris Thursday, March 28, 2019, near Ashland, Nebraska. Omaha World-Herald via AP Ryan Soderlin COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa Three Midwestern Republican governors of states ravaged by recent flooding on Wednesday demanded more authority over management of the Missouri River system. Following a meeting with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds, Nebraska Gov….

Forest Service firefighter laid to rest

Posted on April 3, 2019April 3, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

CONROE, Texas – They take care of their own. People who serve in uniform always do, no matter the uniform. This procession through Conroe and down I-45 to George Bush Airport proves there are no exceptions. “You don’t see anything in the news or in the media until something happens,” said firefighter Trey Lamb, as he watched the vehicles go by. And something happened, alright. National Forest Service firefighter Daniel Laird was part of a…

How Many Supposedly 'Low-Hazard' Texas Dams Are Now At Risk Of Failing?

Posted on April 3, 2019April 4, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

From Texas Standard: Massive flood damage in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey brought attention to some failing dams in the Houston area. Now, it appears the problem is statewide. A new report by the Texas Observer titled “Dammed to Fail” found that about 25% of dams overseen by the state are at risk of failing. Naveena Sadasivam, who reported the story, says aggressive lobbying by landowners in 2011 and 2013 caused the Legislature to exempt…

AccuWeather releases 2019 hurricane season forecast

Posted on April 3, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

WILMINGTON, NC (Accuweather) — After an active Atlantic hurricane season in 2018, AccuWeather forecasters are predicting 2019 to result in a near-to slightly above-normal season with 12 to 14 storms. Of those storms, five to seven are forecast to become hurricanes and two to four are forecast to become major hurricanes. – Advertisement – “This year, we think that there will be a few less tropical storms and lower numbers in hurricanes, but again, the…

What is a hurricane? Tropical storm terms explained

Posted on April 3, 2019April 3, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

How does a hurricane start out, and when does it officially become a hurricane? Here are the terms you need to know. 1. Low pressure system: A system of winds rotating in the same direction as the Earth (counterclockwise in the Northern Hemisphere), which creates an area of low pressure. Also called a cyclone. 2. Subtropical system: This has some elements of a regular low pressure system and some elements of a tropical storm, such…

Hurricanes have a shot, and it’s OK to enjoy it

Posted on April 3, 2019April 3, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

Jordan Staal, right, celebrates with Nino Niederreiter, center, and Trevor van Reimsdyk after scoring one of the Carolina Hurricanes’ goals in a 4-1 win at the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday. “It’s been fun being involved with these kinds of games,” Staal said. Associated Press Raleigh This is supposed to be fun. So why doesn’t anyone around the Carolina Hurricanes seem to be enjoying the rare pleasure of a playoff chase, of being relevant in…

Hurricane season 2019 forecast: AccuWeather makes predictions for Atlantic storms

Posted on April 3, 2019April 3, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

Spring has just begun, which means hurricane season is right around the corner. Hurricane season for Atlantic storms officially runs June 1 to November 30. This year, AccuWeather is predicting: 12-14 storms5-7 hurricanes2-4 major hurricanes “This year we think that there will be a few less tropical storms and lower numbers in hurricanes,” Atlantic hurricane expert Dan Kottlowski said. AccuWeather is forecasting that the current El Nino phase, which causes stronger westerly wind, will continue…

USO shows appreciation to the Coast Guard after shutdown, hurricane

Posted on April 3, 2019April 3, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

USO says thanks to the Coast Guard (Photo: Kate Cornell) WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, NC (WWAY) — Food, drinks, games and performances was some of what the United States Service Organization used to show the Coast Guard a little appreciation for all their hard work. Being in the Coast Guard is never an easy job, but hurricanes and government shutdowns make it even tougher than usual. – Advertisement – For those reasons, USO gave them some recognition at…

Hurricane season 2019: Here's how many major hurricanes are expected this year

Posted on April 3, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

CLOSE The Atlantic hurricane season has officially begun, but do you have a plan if a storm is on its way? Here are 10 tips on how you can prepare for this year’s hurricane season. Meagan Falcon/Caller-Times It’s been nearly two years since Hurricane Harvey tore through the Texas coast. The storm was responsible for 68 deaths. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Harvey ranks as the second-costliest hurricane in U.S. history, behind Hurricane Katrina…

Accuweather forecasts near-normal 2019 hurricane season

Posted on April 3, 2019April 3, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

HOUSTON – Meteorologists at Accuweather issued their forecast Wednesday for this year’s hurricane season. Forecasters at the weather company said 12 to 14 named storms are expected this year in the Atlantic Ocean. Of those storms, five to seven are forecast to become hurricanes and two to four of those are forecast to become major hurricanes. That would represent a near-normal to a slightly above-normal season. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, there…

North Beach redevelopment: Task force unveils solutions to flooding, erosion problems

Posted on April 3, 2019April 3, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

CLOSE Areas of North Beach flooded Thursday, making some roads impassable for low vehicles. National Weather Service Corpus Christi issued a coastal flood warning for Nueces and Kleberg counties and a coastal flood advisory for Aransas, Refugio and San Patricio counties. Both last until 7 p.m. Friday. Wochit North Beach Infrastructure Task Force officials have found solutions they say will solve the peninsula’s decades-long problems with storm water drainage, flooding and beach erosion. The task force unveiled the…

North Beach redevelopment: Task force to unveil solutions to flooding, erosion problems

Posted on April 3, 2019April 3, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

Carolina Hurricanes top Toronto Maple Leafs

Posted on April 3, 2019April 3, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

Carolina Hurricanes Carolina Hurricanes top Toronto Maple Leafs By April 03, 2019 07:21 AM Check out photos from the Hurricanes’ win over Toronto Tuesday night April 2, 2019.

Full Show: KMCO’s Legal History, And Predictions For Hurricane Season (April 3, 2019)

Posted on April 3, 2019April 3, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

Houston Matters begins at noon on 88.7FM or listen online. Join the discussion at 713-440-8870, talk@houstonmatters.org or @HoustonMatters. On Wednesday’s Houston Matters: With the second fire at a Houston-area chemical facility in just over two weeks, we learn more about KMCO’s Crosby plant and examine whether its history could bring increased legal pressure to the company, which is already in a legal battle with Harris County from 2017. Plus, Accuweather forecasters release their predictions for…

Clear Lake Shores investigated for insurance fraud

Posted on April 3, 2019April 3, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

CLEAR LAKE SHORES, Texas – Clear Lake Shores is an upscale community of about 1,300 residents about an hour south of Houston. This city owned front-end loader police boat and a public works golf cart made it through Hurricane Harvey unscathed. Yet, the city of Clear Lake Shores got almost $33,000 from its insurance company. “It bothers me to no end it’s embarrassing said Cleat Lake Shores Police Chief Kenneth Cook. “It’s criminal it’s a felony.”…

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