May 2019 – Page 46 – Weather Preppers

Don't delay: Get flood insurance today

Posted on May 1, 2019May 1, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

AUSTIN, Texas — If you live near the Texas coast and don’t have flood insurance, now is the time to act. There are only 30 days until hurricane season, and most policies take 30 days to become effective. And Houstonians have learned in recent years, hurricanes and tropical storms can create flooding problems for those near bayous and rivers too. “I feel it’s important to remind everyone,” says FOX 26 Meteorologist John Dawson, “that regular…

Money, hurricane recovery force Camp Lejeune to scale back July 4th celebration

Posted on May 1, 2019May 1, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

By Janine Bowen, WRAL digital journalist Camp Lejeune, N.C. — Camp Lejeune’s Fourth of July celebration will not be open to the public this year after Hurricane Florence recovery and financial challenges forced organizers to scale down the event. Camp Lejeune officials said that this year’s celebration will be open only to Department of Defense cardholders and their sponsored guests. Officials did not say what elements of the celebration might be impacted by the cuts….

Severe storms, flooding blamed for 2 deaths in Oklahoma

Posted on May 1, 2019May 1, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

OKLAHOMA CITY — Authorities say a man and woman were killed in separate incidents when severe storms swept across Oklahoma. A 55-year-old man’s body was found Wednesday inside his vehicle in Tulsa after it was submerged in floodwaters Tuesday night. He has not been identified. The vehicle was reported missing about 8 p.m., when water in the area was up to 20 feet deep. A passerby spotted the vehicle Wednesday. Officials in Bryan County say…

Playoff lesson learned, already: Hurricanes need to bulk up

Posted on May 1, 2019May 1, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

Carolina Hurricanes forward Teuvo Teravainen (86) takes a hit from Washington Capitals defenseman Brooks Orpik (44) in the second period during Game 6 of their first round Stanley Cup series on Monday, April 22, 2019 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com RALEIGH If the Carolina Hurricanes have learned anything from these playoffs, no matter how far they get, even if they end up winning the Stanley Cup, it’s that they have to…

Tornadoes confirmed in Denton, Justin; flooding buckles road in Argyle after storms roll through North Texas

Posted on May 1, 2019May 1, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

DENTON, Texas — Updated at 12:45 p.m. Wednesday with confirmation of tornadoes. The National Weather Service has confirmed tornadoes swept through Denton and Justin. The two tornadoes were part of the same storm that blew through the area Tuesday night, uprooting trees and damaging rooftops in Tarrant and Denton counties. The EF-1 in Justin created winds up to 90 mph, according to the weather service. The tornado path spanned about a mile and damaged trees. …

WEATHER ALERT: Tornado warning issued for Colorado County

Posted on May 1, 2019May 3, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

HOUSTON – Severe weather alerts were issued Friday as a strong line of storms moved into the Houston region. The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning for Colorado County until 10:45 a.m. The storm was near Sublime and moving east at 20 mph. Today’s Forecast Two rounds of storms will make for a very busy Friday. Round one will arrive after the morning rush and last through midday Friday. Expect downpours and lightning. Isolated…

Tropical weather is brewing. Here’s when NOAA will release 2019 hurricane forecast

Posted on May 1, 2019May 1, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

The Carolinas’ costliest hurricanes Hurricane Florence swept into the Carolinas in 2018 and caused extensive damage in both states. Florence set a record for the costliest storm to hit the Carolinas. Here’s a look at other costly hurricanes. By × Hurricane Florence swept into the Carolinas in 2018 and caused extensive damage in both states. Florence set a record for the costliest storm to hit the Carolinas. Here’s a look at other costly hurricanes. By…

Tornado confirmed in Denton; flooding buckles road in Argyle after storms roll through North Texas

Posted on May 1, 2019May 1, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

DENTON, Texas — The National Weather Service is expected to survey the area after a confirmed tornado swept through Denton Tuesday night. WFAA meteorologists estimate an EF-0 or EF-1 created damage, but the National Weather Service will later confirm its classification. Many residents took shelter after a Tornado Warning was issued for northern Denton County until 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. Storms brought damage to rooftops in Tarrant and Denton Counties, easily snapping large trees in half…

Possible tornado strikes Oklahoma, destroying homes

Posted on May 1, 2019May 1, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

The Latest: Officials: Flooding not expected to spread much

Posted on May 1, 2019May 1, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

DAVENPORT, Iowa The Latest on flooding along the Mississippi River (all times local): 7 p.m. Officials in Davenport, Iowa, say they’re not expecting flooding that swept into a section of downtown Tuesday to spread much beyond the couple of blocks already under water. Davenport Public Works Director Nicole Gleason says one flood barrier failed along the river, swamping vehicles and buildings along part of the Mississippi River’s edge. Gleason says as long as the other…

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