May 2019 – Page 9 – Weather Preppers

Katy Veterans Memorial Museum

Posted on May 24, 2019May 24, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

KATY, Texas (FOX 26) – Betty Edmundson has been with the VFW museum since its inception in the mid-1990s, and she may be the perfect guide for this unique repository of America’s military history. It covers all branches of the military and just about every military conflict from the American Revolution up to now. “We’ve got some information with maps and pictures and artifacts on the American Revolution, then going into the War with Mexico,…

A brief history of Katy, Texas

Posted on May 24, 2019May 24, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

KATY, Texas (FOX 26) – Located just miles from Houston, around 14,000 people call the City of Katy home. The city is located in Harris County, Fort Bend County and Waller County. The borders of all three counties intersect in Katy’s Thomas Park. What was once just wide-open prairie has under gone more than a century of growth to become the city it is today. Here’s a brief timeline of the city’s early history, according to the…

Here's how to watch out for storms during hurricane season

Posted on May 24, 2019May 24, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

CLOSE Storm surge and flooding are the greatest threats to Corpus Christi in a hurricane. Kirsten Crow/Caller-Times, Kirsten Crow/Caller-Times The Atlantic side of the U.S. will most likely see a near-normal hurricane season with nine to 15 named storms, according to a new federal report. Under that forecast, four to eight systems would become hurricanes, and two to four of those major, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said Thursday. Buy Photo A sign over S….

Israel braces for more wildfires as temperatures spike

Posted on May 24, 2019May 24, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

Fire fighters extinguish a forests fire near Kfar Uriya, Thursday, May 23, 2019. Israeli police have ordered the evacuation of several communities in southern and central Israel as wildfires rage amid a major heatwave. Ariel Schalit AP Photo JERUSALEM Israel is bracing for renewed wildfires amid a major heat wave that shows no signs of abating. Thousands of people were evacuated from their homes on Thursday as fires raged, fueled by high temperatures and dry…

Forest Service reopening Lamoille Canyon Road after wildfire

Posted on May 24, 2019May 24, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

ELKO, Nev. The Forest Service is reopening a national forest road in northeast Nevada that’s been closed since a big wildfire in the Ruby Mountains last fall. All 15 miles (24 kilometers) of Forest Service Road 660, known as the Lamoille Canyon Road, were scheduled to reopen near Elko on Friday in time for heavy visitation expected Memorial Day weekend. All trails, picnic areas, and national forest campgrounds along the roadway will be open. Forest…

Family moves back into home 17 months after Hurricane Harvey

Posted on May 23, 2019May 23, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

PASADENA, Texas — Hurricane Harvey seems like a long time ago, but some people are still dealing with its effects almost two years later. One family whose home was almost destroyed received a happy ending to its 17-month nightmare. “Muchas gracias, estoy muy emocional,” said Irene Salazar who owns the Pasadena home that flooded. “No tengo palabras.” It took eight weeks for military veteran-run volunteer organization Team Rubicon to rebuild the house. “From right here,”…

The Latest: Weather service confirms 4 tornadoes in 50 miles

Posted on May 23, 2019May 23, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

Missouri tornado damage traps people in homes The National Weather Service confirmed that a tornado touched down in Jefferson City, Missouri on May 22, 2019. Jefferson City Police Lt. David Williams said the department got calls about people trapped in their homes. By × The National Weather Service confirmed that a tornado touched down in Jefferson City, Missouri on May 22, 2019. Jefferson City Police Lt. David Williams said the department got calls about people…

Wildfire severely damages historic Big Bend complex

Posted on May 23, 2019May 23, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

Published 5:58 pm CDT, Thursday, May 23, 2019 BIG BEND NATIONAL PARK, Texas (AP) — A wildfire that ignited in Mexico jumped the Rio Grande into Big Bend National Park and severely damaged a historic border ghost town and former Army border post. Posts on the park’s Facebook page say shifting wind gusts Wednesday night blew embers onto the barracks, officers’ quarters, visitors’ center and restrooms at the Castolon Historic District. Firefighting crews from the park,…

Troubleshooter: Watch out for companies offering free roof replacement after storm damage

Posted on May 23, 2019May 23, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

They are called storm chasers, and they’re knocking on doors in our area after the hail and high winds last week that caused damage to several homes. If their sales pitch includes that they can replace your roof for free, you need to be on guard. Even though the word free is in there, the sales pitch could cost you. ABC11 viewers tell me they are getting phone calls from roofing companies who tell them…

Virginia meteorologist cut into NBA semifinals for tornado warning. He’s not sorry

Posted on May 23, 2019May 23, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

St Louis Blues fans defy tornado warning to watch Western Conference Finals Defiant St Louis Blues fans were undeterred by a tornado warning issued for the city on May 21, just hours before Game 6 of the Western Conference Finals between the Blues and the San Jose Sharks. By × Defiant St Louis Blues fans were undeterred by a tornado warning issued for the city on May 21, just hours before Game 6 of the…

Brunswick teacher named 'Hero' for hurricane relief efforts

Posted on May 23, 2019May 23, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

Lincoln Elementary will receive $10,000 from NC Education Lottery BRUNSWICK COUNTY — Elise Barrett knows a thing or two about saving money and stocking up. A teacher at Lincoln Elementary School in Brunswick County, she works to make the most of her earnings by extreme couponing. Those skills came in handy and helped her assist the community after Hurricane Florence last fall. The N.C. Education Lottery announced that for her efforts, Barrett was selected as…

Door-to-door checks after tornado damage in Missouri capital

Posted on May 23, 2019May 23, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

'Major icon,' historic area of Big Bend National Park destroyed by wildfire, officials say

Posted on May 23, 2019May 23, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

A wildfire caused “extensive damage” Wednesday to the Castolon Historic Area of Big Bend National Park, according to officials. A wildfire caused “extensive damage” Wednesday to the Castolon Historic Area of Big Bend National Park, according to officials. Photo: Big Bend National Park Photo: Big Bend National Park Image 1 of / 9 Caption Close Image 1 of 9 A wildfire caused “extensive damage” Wednesday to the Castolon Historic Area of Big Bend National Park,…

NOAA Predicts ‘Near-Normal’ 2019 Atlantic Hurricane Season

Posted on May 23, 2019May 23, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

Just over a week from the start of the 2019 hurricane season, government forecasters say they expect about a dozen named storms, including two to four major hurricanes, to develop in the Atlantic. For a storm to be named it must have winds of 39 mph or higher, while major hurricanes are those with winds higher than 111 mph. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration forecasters believe El Niño activity — periodic warming in the Pacific…

Tornado, deadly storms ravage Missouri

Posted on May 23, 2019May 23, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

31 Images Tornado, deadly storms ravage Missouri 80 Images Epicenter Festival draws thousands to Richmond County for camping, concerts 38 Images NHL playoffs mania brings out the Caniacs 129 Images Epicenter Music Festival debuts in Rockingham 41 Images ‘Mom and Me’: WRAL family shares Mother’s Day photos 14 Images Sneak Peek: Bull City Mini golf course in Durham 20 Images Red Balloon Project hosts superhero party for special kids 19 Images Memorable signs from downtown…

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