May 2019 – Page 4 – Weather Preppers

11 Beat the Heat Centers to open in Houston

Posted on May 30, 2019May 30, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

91° × News Local News Texas News National News International News You’re Clicking It The News Edge Isiah Factor Uncensored You Decide Featured Videos Liberty Co. deputy who was shot in the neck in critical condition ‘He is super ready for first grade’: Overjoyed 6-year-old celebrates graduating kindergarten Police: Fake DEA agents went to Pearland home claiming to have search warrant NWS to survey damage from several reported tornadoes in North Texas Most Recent Stories…

NWS to survey tornado damage in North Texas

Posted on May 30, 2019May 30, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

Reported tornado in Kemp near Cedar Creek Country Club (Photo: Brandon Smith) Reported tornado in Kemp near Cedar Creek Country Club (Photo: Brandon Smith) DALLAS – Teams from the National Weather Service will be out surveying the damage to determine how many tornadoes hit North Texas Wednesday. The NWS will focus on Denton, Rockwall, Kemp, Mabank and Canton. They have already confirmed an EF-1 tornado in the Heritage Trace subdivision in north Fort Worth. The…

Tornadoes break record, continue into 13th straight day

Posted on May 30, 2019May 30, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

After several quiet years, tornadoes have erupted in the United States over the last two weeks as a volatile mix of warm, moist air from the Southeast and persistent cold from the Rockies clashed and stalled over the Midwest. As of Wednesday, there have been at least eight tornadoes per day for 13 straight days, ABC News reports. That number was already a record on Tuesday with 12 days. The previous record for consecutive days…

Illinois governor activating National Guard amid flooding

Posted on May 30, 2019May 30, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is activating the Illinois National Guard to respond to recent severe flooding . Pritzker is holding a Thursday morning news conference at the Illinois Emergency Management Agency in Springfield with Adjutant General Richard Neely and others about the planned activation. The update comes a day after Madison County in southern Illinois was declared a disaster area and National Guard help was sought to aid in flood-fighting efforts. County Board…

VIDEO: Reported Tornado Rips Through Canton – Images From CBS 11 Storm Chaser Jason McLaughlin

Posted on May 29, 2019May 29, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

CANTON, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) – CBS 11 Storm Chaser Jason McLaughlin captured video of what appeared to be a tornado moving through the Canton area. McLaughlin reported that he saw debris falling from the sky. Vehicles could be seen in the video driving in the area where the nearby twister appeared to destroy trees and building as it threw debris into the air. Possible tornado in Canton area (Jason McLaughlin) CBS 11 Chief Meteorologist Scott Padgett…

Body believed to be missing Utah girl found

Posted on May 29, 2019May 30, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

72° × News Local Texas US & World Politics Featured Videos Police investigating stabbing in North Austin Several venomous snakes spotted in Austin area Push for Pecan Grove Partners to take over Butler Park Pitch and Putt Meteorologists say 2019 tornado season is active, above normal Most Recent Stories Police investigating stabbing in North Austin Several venomous snakes spotted in Austin area Push for Pecan Grove Partners to take over Butler Park Pitch and Putt…

The Latest: Tornadoes reported in northeastern Texas

Posted on May 29, 2019May 29, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

Updated 6:40 pm CDT, Wednesday, May 29, 2019 Repair and cleaning efforts begin on a neighborhood damaged by a tornado storm system that passed through the area, destroying homes and cutting off access to utilities, Wednesday, May 29, 2019, in Dayton, Ohio. Tens of thousands of Ohio residents were still without power or water Wednesday in the aftermath of strong tornadoes that spun through the Midwest. less Repair and cleaning efforts begin on a neighborhood damaged…

Florence victims face 100-degree days in FEMA trailers

Posted on May 29, 2019May 29, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter A family forced out of their home after Hurricane Florence live in this trailer in their yard. (Photo: Matt Bennett/WWAY) BURGAW, NC (WWAY) — Nearly nine months after Hurricane Florence, people across the Cape Fear are still not able to live in their homes. Many are staying in trailers in their yards. The insulation of a trailer is not the same as the insulation of a home, leaving many…

Meteorologists say 2019 tornado season is active

Posted on May 29, 2019May 29, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

AUSTIN, Texas (FOX 7 Austin) – Parts of the DFW metro have already seen tornadoes touch down Wednesday. A reminder that the severe weather season is far from over. “This time of the year we have a very active jet stream and that’s what provides that wind shear,” said Brett Wililams, NWS Austin/San Antonio. Wind shear means speed and direction of wind. Tornadoes thrive off of significant wind shear and speed. “We’ve had this weather…

New STAR Flight hanger named after fallen member

Posted on May 29, 2019May 29, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

AUSTIN, Texas (FOX 7 Austin) – The dedication of the STAR Flight hanger expansion in East Austin brought out friends and family of Kristin McLain. The building is now named for the former flight nurse who died during a rescue mission in 2015. “Her influence and contributions will continue to shape STAR Flight for many, many, years to come, and we are thrilled to be able to honor her today so that here memory …,”…

HFD Station 101 in Kingwood remains closed due to damage from recent flooding

Posted on May 29, 2019May 29, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

KINGWOOD, Texas – When heavy rains flooded parts of Kingwood earlier this month, one of the casualties was Houston Fire Department Station 101. The storm damaged the roof and flooded the station’s lounge area, leaving the building uninhabitable. Firefighters from Station 101 were sent to two nearby stations in Kingwood. The emergency medical crew went to Station 104 while the ladder crew was reassigned to Station 102. Fire department spokeswoman Sheldra Brigham said the crews…

Do skyscrapers really make cities tornado-proof? Or does it just come down to luck?

Posted on May 29, 2019May 29, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

What to do when you hear a tornado siren Missouri StormAware demonstrates how tornado sirens are used and discusses their limited roles and how Missourians should react when sirens are sounded. By × Missouri StormAware demonstrates how tornado sirens are used and discusses their limited roles and how Missourians should react when sirens are sounded. By Tornadoes have long been the subject of old wives’ tales. Many of these myths have been debunked over the…

FORECAST: Potential for severe weather tonight

Posted on May 29, 2019May 29, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

AUSTIN, Texas — Weather Outlook A line of severe thunderstorms is forming out in west Texas this afternoon. The line will gradually make it’s way to the Austin metro but will lose some intensity as it does so. We’ll go for a 60% chance of showers and thunderstorms as the broken line makes it’s way to Central Texas, some storms could still be severe with large hail and damaging winds being the main threat. We…

Tornado warnings end for parts of North Texas, watch remains

Posted on May 29, 2019May 29, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

Updated 5:06 pm CDT, Wednesday, May 29, 2019 DALLAS (AP) — Tornado warnings have expired for parts of North Texas but the area remains under a tornado watch until the evening. The National Weather Service had issued a tornado warning until 2:30 p.m. Wednesday for sections of Dallas, Tarrant and Denton counties. Forecasters say a tornado watch remains in effect throughout parts of North Texas until 8 p.m. Wednesday. Dark clouds hovered in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington…

Cities Are Making Big Climate Promises. Keeping Them Can Be Tough

Posted on May 29, 2019May 29, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

Two years ago, Atlanta was widely lauded when it committed to have all homes, businesses and city operations rely largely on renewable energy in coming decades. It was part of a wave of cities responding to more intense flooding, heat and storms, and setting ambitious goals to tackle climate change even as the Trump administration ignores the issue. Since then Atlanta has held public forums and put together a plan to achieve its goal, which…

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