August 2019 – Weather Preppers

Police investigating beating of Florence woman

Posted on August 31, 2019August 31, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter FLORENCE, S.C. (WPDE) — Police are investigating the beating of a 26-year-old woman Thursday on Curry Lane in Florence, according to Lt. Mike Brandt with the Florence Police Department. Brandt said the woman was treated at the hospital for her injuries. – Advertisement – Someone captured the beating on cell phone and is being shared on Facebook. The woman is seen being held to the ground and constantly hitting her…

Hurricane Dorian preparations in southeastern United States, Caribbean: PHOTOS

Posted on August 31, 2019August 31, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

Hurricane Dorian shut down some hotels in the northern Bahamas and forced some evacuations Saturday as the fierce Category 4 storm prepared to unleash torrents of rain and howling winds but was projected to spin farther away from the coast of the Southeast U.S. next week. Forecasters expect Dorian, packing 150 mph winds, to hit the northwestern Bahamas on Sunday before curving upward. The storm’s march north could spare the U.S. a direct hit but…

11 p.m. update: Wilmington area could see greater impacts from Hurricane Dorian

Posted on August 31, 2019September 1, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

Latest NHC track shows storm moving toward Southeastern North Carolina by Thursday morning WILMINGTON — Southeastern North Carolina got a sense of deja vu Saturday morning as the region found itself inside the dreaded cone of uncertainty for Hurricane Dorian. By late Friday, Hurricane Dorian had intensified to a category 4 storm with 140 mph maximum sustained winds. By 8 a.m. Saturday, the winds had increased to 145 mph and the National Hurricane Center’s latest update…

5 p.m. update: Wilmington-area could see greater impacts from Hurricane Dorian

Posted on August 31, 2019August 31, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

Hurricane Dorian remains Category 4 storm, much of NC potentially in path

Posted on August 31, 2019August 31, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

The National Hurricane Center’s 5 p.m. Saturday forecast still showed much of North Carolina in the potential path of Dorian, which is strengthening but has slowed down just a bit in the Atlantic Ocean.

Trump golfs as East Coast braces for catastrophic hurricane

Posted on August 31, 2019August 31, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

Donald Trump (Photo: The White House / Flickr) (CBS NEWS)– President Trump is spending his Saturday at Trump National Golf Club in Sterling, Virginia, as Southern states on the East Coast brace for landfall of a Category 4 hurricane. Mr. Trump canceled a weekend visit to Poland to monitor Hurricane Dorian from Camp David. “To ensure that all resources of the federal government are focused on the arriving storm, I have decided to send our Vice President Mike…

Dorian: A hurricane veteran's guide to the season

Posted on August 31, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

A journalist goes over the items essential to his family before, during and after storms. Editor’s note: Mike Lang is the photo director of the Sarasota Herald-Tribune and originally wrote this in September 2018: In September 2017, Hurricane Irma looked like it was headed right for us. After years without a direct hit from a hurricane, many residents on the Gulf Coast have been lulled into complacency. So I was glad to see people were…

Storm prep checklist: Debunking myths about hurricane preparedness

Posted on August 31, 2019August 31, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

The Palm Beach Post Saturday Aug 31, 2019 at 6:00 AM Aug 31, 2019 at 3:11 PM Alarming and dangerous myths about storm preparation threaten individuals and homes. Here’s a reality check, courtesy of FLASH, the Federal Alliance for Safe Homes: MYTH: Masking tape or window film prevents damage and protects families. FACT: Such materials will not protect windows from wind-borne debris. Some believe tape or film may help keep the glass from dispersing, but even this is questionable. For effective family and home protection,…

2 p.m. update: Wilmington-area could see greater impacts from Hurricane Dorian

Posted on August 31, 2019August 31, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

How to stay safe when the power goes out during a hurricane

Posted on August 31, 2019August 31, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

When the power goes out during a hurricane or tropical storm, follow these simple tips from AccuWeather to stay safe: Avoid downed power lines. Beware of power lines hidden in floodwaters, which can also pose an electrocution risk. Candles can pose a fire hazard, so use flashlights whenever possible. Turn off electric appliances to avoid a power surge when electricity is restored. Place generators at least 30 feet away from your home to prevent carbon…

Drinking water safety: What to know when a hurricane hits

Posted on August 31, 2019August 31, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

During and after a hurricane, take caution with your drinking water. Depending on how the storm impacts infrastructure in your area, the water could become contaminated and could cause diseases like hepatitis, cholera and dysentery. Follow this tips from AccuWeather to ensure drinking water safety: Avoid cloudy or smelly water for bathing, brushing your teeth, ice making and cooking. Boil water for one minute and let it cool inside a clean container to kill most…

Hurricane Dorian's Path Shifts Towards Carolinas, Could Avoid Direct Hit On Florida

Posted on August 31, 2019August 31, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

Updated at 1:15 p.m. ET Hurricane Dorian’s projected path shifted slightly east on Saturday, increasing the likelihood of a landfall in Georgia and the Carolinas. And while Florida may avoid a direct hit, the category 4 hurricane could still bring a dangerous storm surge and hurricane-force winds. National Hurricane Center Director Ken Graham says the storm is slowing down as it prepares to turn north. “We have a movement of about 2 miles an hour…

How Texas is helping prepare for Hurricane Dorian

Posted on August 31, 2019August 31, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

HOUSTON – Texas is no stranger to hurricanes and preparing for monstrous storms. So, it’s no surprise that when others are facing the full force of the tropics, people in the Lone Star State are willing to help. With Category 4 Hurricane Dorian aiming for the southeastern coast of the U.S., Texas is responding to calls for assistance. Here is a closer look at some resources the state is offering to places preparing for Dorian. For…

Hurricane Dorian track shifts towards Carolinas

Posted on August 31, 2019August 31, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Here’s the latest on Hurricane Dorian As of the 11 a.m. et update from the National Hurricane Center LOCATION: 415 MI E OF WEST PALM BEACH FLORIDAMAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS: 150 MPHMOVEMENT: W AT 8 MPH “Dorian is now a major hurricane,” the National Hurricane Center said Friday. Dorian is a Category 4 hurricane with sustained winds of 150 mph. On Tuesday, the major hurricane was precluded to make landfall in Florida as…

How to prepare for a hurricane: Hurricane Dorian preparation tips

Posted on August 31, 2019August 31, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

If we’ve learned anything from Hurricane Sandy or Katrina, it only takes one storm to make it a bad year, says AccuWeather. It doesn’t matter if tropical activity is high or low. You must always be prepared in the event of a hurricane.Planning your evacuation should be your first priority, especially if you live in an area prone to storm surges. Also, have a hurricane safety kit prepared in case of imminent threat. A hurricane…

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