June 2019 – Page 4 – Weather Preppers

Stay alert: Risk for severe weather increases across central NC

Posted on June 20, 2019June 20, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

By Elizabeth Gardner and Aimee Wilmoth, WRAL meteorologists Raleigh, N.C. — Damaging winds, large hail and isolated tornadoes are possible Wednesday as a round of severe weather moves through our area. “Stay weather alert,” said WRAL meteorologist Aimee Wilmoth of the level 3 risk for severe weather that stretches across the entire viewing area. According to Wilmoth, the timing of the storms will be late afternoon through the evening commute. The severe weather will be…

Tracking the tropics: Supermodel helps fix Florence-damaged homes

Posted on June 20, 2019June 20, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

NEW BERN, N.C. — A supermodel and volunteers from her non-profit spent months helping in New Bern after Florence. In fact, volunteers from All Hands and Hearts – Smart Response are still there working. So far, they’ve helped repair 170 homes, in most cases starting from scratch to help hurricane survivors get back into their homes. Christy Dixon Strickland finally had hope. “You can’t ever have enough hugs.” That hope came from a stranger, a…

Tracking the tropics: A look back at Florence

Posted on June 20, 2019June 20, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — It was a record-setting storm in the worst way possible; the ninth most destructive storm to hit the U.S. 22 people were killed, and $24 billion in damages was done in four states — most of that right here in the Carolinas. It was the kind of once in a lifetime storm where the news is on non-stop, and the news isn’t good. “It was eerie, we heard creaking and some metal…

Tracking the tropics: Traveling during hurricane season

Posted on June 20, 2019June 20, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Hurricane season also happens to be the time of year when several people are traveling due to summer vacations. Going to destinations on the coast can put you at risk of coming in contact with a hurricane. Knowing how to avoid putting yourself in this situation, and what to do if you end up in a hurricane anyway, is crucial. “We recommend insurance really all the time because your hard-earned travel dollars…

Reported tornado strikes northeast Texas city

Posted on June 20, 2019June 20, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

Published 7:58 pm CDT, Wednesday, June 19, 2019 GREENVILLE, Texas (AP) — A severe storm that local officials reported as a tornado struck the northeast Texas city of Greenville, causing widespread tree and roof damage. There were no immediate reports of injuries from the Wednesday afternoon storm. The Herald-Banner of Greenville reports on its Facebook page that spotters reported two tornadoes touched down north of the city and headed toward the city. Photographs posted on the…

Wind gusts, quarter-sized hail possible Thursday

Posted on June 20, 2019June 20, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

By Kat Campbell & Mike Maze, WRAL meteorologists Raleigh, N.C. — Severe weather is possible Thursday evening, with the chance for wind gusts, large hail and isolated flooding, WRAL meteorologist Mike Maze said. A front that’s bringing severe weather across the mid-Mississippi Valley, the lower Mississippi Valley and the Southern Plains on Wednesday will close in on the southeast Thursday. “That’s the system that’s going to generate the potential for severe storms,” Maze said. The…

Reported tornado leaves damage in Greenville

Posted on June 19, 2019June 19, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

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Severe Weather Damages Highland Terrace Baptist Church, Other Buildings In Greenville

Posted on June 19, 2019June 19, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

GREENVILLE, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) – The Highland Terrace Baptist Church in Greenville suffered extensive damage Wednesday afternoon after a possible tornado came through. Terrace Baptist Church damaged by storm in Greenville, Texas (Chopper 11) Chopper 11 showed where part of the roof on both sides of the steeple were blown off as well as on other parts of the building. Highland Terrace Baptist Church damaged by storm in Greenville, Texas (Chopper 11) Hunt County Sheriff Randy…

Good dog! Florida K-9 unit ready for busy hurricane season

Posted on June 19, 2019June 20, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

By MARCUS LIM, Associated Press MIAMI — Florida’s four-legged rescue workers are preparing for another potentially busy hurricane season. Miami-Dade firefighters held a demonstration Wednesday to show off the recovery tactics of a special K-9 unit. The Miami-based, 210-person Florida Task Force 1 has responded to numerous disasters, including the Florida Panhandle after Hurricane Michael and in Haiti after the 2010 earthquake. “You have to prepare your dogs physically and mentally, as well as yourself,…

How it works: Residents can sign up for custom area Flood Warning alerts

Posted on June 19, 2019June 19, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

HOUSTON – Gone are the days of the blanket alert for heavy rainfall in your area. The Harris County Flood Control District has released a program for smartphone users, allowing them to receive custom alerts. How it works The Flood Warning System website provides residents the ability to sign up and receive automated water level and rainfall alerts delivered via text message, email or both, according to a news release from the district. Those interested can sign…

Hurricane Harvey recovery: Del Mar College offers free carpentry training to meet demands

Posted on June 19, 2019June 19, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

CLOSE One Rockport business still recovering from Hurricane Harvey was shocked as they discovered a foot of water in storage units. Rachel Denny Clow, Corpus Christi Caller-Times Rockport resident Terry Roller has been retired for 13 years. But he jumped at the opportunity to give back to his community in the wake of Hurricane Harvey. Roller, 69, has been involved in disaster relief work after the 2017 storm ravaged homes, businesses and other buildings in…

Flash flood warning issued in parts of north central NC

Posted on June 19, 2019June 19, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

By Elizabeth Gardner and Mike Maze, WRAL meteorologists Raleigh, N.C. — A flash flood warning was issued for Vance, Durham, Granville, Orange and Person counties until 2 a.m. Wednesday as heavy rain fell. The National Weather Service reported that 3 to 4 inches of rain had fallen in some areas by 10:45 p.m. Tuesday. Much of the viewing area, including the Triangle northward, was under a level 1 risk for severe weather throughout the day….

Concerns about more rain, potential flooding with debris still in waterways

Posted on June 19, 2019June 19, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

BELMONT, N.C. — After the historic floods a week and a half ago, debris is still scattered across different lakes and waterways throughout the Catawba River. It’s why, with the additional rain in the forecast, a warning is being sent out to keep people safe. “The thunderstorms that are predicted could cause havoc again,” said Neil Brennan, the chairman of the Lake Wylie Marine Commission. Although boaters can be seen in the lake, debris can…

New flooding text alerts launch for the Houston area

Posted on June 18, 2019June 18, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

HOUSTON — When there’s heavy rain in the Houston region, residents can get a text message right to their phone to warn them about flood risks. The new text and email alert program launched Tuesday in Harris County and the surrounding areas. More than 250 flood gauges from 10 counties, cities and water authorities are part of the network. The new alert system covers Harris, Montgomery, Fort Bend, Brazoria, Galveston and Waller counties. It also…

Catawba County homeowners cleanup after flooding

Posted on June 18, 2019June 18, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

CATAWBA COUNTY, N.C. (FOX 46 CHARLOTTE) – Flooding recovery continues in Catawba County where emergency management says more than 500 homes sustained damage last week. Tuesday volunteers from Samaritans Purse were spread out throughout the county including in the town of Newton. Volunteers from Samaritans Purse arrived along Shannonbrooke Drive on Sunday to help a homeowner who says there is no way he could afford cleanup on his own. “Without them I don’t know what…

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