August 2019 – Page 2 – Weather Preppers

How to prepare your home for high winds before a hurricane

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

Is your property prepared for high winds? If severe weather is in the forecast, follow these simple steps from AccuWeather to minimize damage: Secure outdoor items like trash bins and patio furniture that could blow away. Take down items like hanging plants that could be blown into windows or patio doors. Be sure that propane and other fuel tanks are properly secured. Remove any dead or rotting trees and limbs that could fall and cause…

Hurricane Dorian preparation: Foods to stock up on before a storm hits

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

Making sure you have enough food before a hurricane hits your area is one of the most important things to do. AccuWeather recommends stocking up on the following items: Non-perishable foods like ready-to-eat canned meat, fruits, and vegetables and canned juices can provide essential nutrients. Vitamins will help replace nutrients you would have eaten on a normal diet. Be sure to have samples like sugar, salt, pepper and spices. A basic supply of seasoning and…

State of emergency declared in South Carolina due to Hurricane Dorian

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

COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster has declared a state of emergency, as the state gets ready for any potential problems from Hurricane Dorian. STAY UP TO DATE: Download the WLTX app: Android | iPhone and sign up for the WLTX Daily Dive Newsletter. The governor issued the order at noon Saturday. A state of emergency does not mean a natural disaster is imminent. It just allows state agencies to begin coordinating and preparing for all…

Texans trade Jadeveon Clowney to Seattle

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

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Gov. Abbott deploys Texas resources to assist Florida with Hurricane Dorian

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

AUSTIN, Texas — Governor Greg Abbott has deployed assistance to Florida in response to Hurricane Dorian, a powerful storm that is forecasted to make impact with Florida in the coming days. Texas has sent Texas Task Force 1‘s Type III task force – which consists of 45 personnel and specialized equipment including flood and swift water rescue boats – under the request and support of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), according to the governor’s…

Hurricane Dorian path update shows storm track could turn, potentially impact Carolinas

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

Hurricane Dorian has gained fearsome new muscle as an “extremely dangerous” Category 4 storm, bearing down on the northwestern Bahamas early Saturday en route to Florida’s east coast. Most global models now turning Dorian before a FL landfall, staying in warm water so significant weakening is unlikely. Too early to speculate impacts here in the Triangle, but looking more likely our coast will have heavy rain and some beach erosion on Thursday. pic.twitter.com/SiUG5xcOCE — Steve…

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

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

N.C. Gov. Roy Cooper declared a state of emergency Friday to allow farmers, emergency services to prepare for any potential impacts next week 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 11 a.m. Saturday, the winds had increased…

Hurricane Dorian now with 150 mph sustained winds

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

FLORIDA, USA — As of 10 a.m. Saturday, Hurricane Dorian is a category 4 with maximum sustained winds of 150 mph. The new forecast has shifted it more to the northeast; regardless, Florida and the East Coast need to prepare for landfall. Hurricane Dorian Andrew Wilson Hurricane Warnings and Watches are in place for the Bahamas, but too soon to issue watches for Florida because Dorian is moving slow to the west-northwest. Here’s the difference…

Much of NC potentially in path of Hurricane Dorian

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

By WRAL Weather Raleigh, N.C. — As Hurricane Dorian moves toward the Bahamas and the continental United States on Saturday, the severity of its impact in North Carolina was unclear. Dorian was a Category 4 hurricane on Saturday, with winds at 145 mph. The storm is expected to hit the Bahamas on early Sunday, still as a Category 4 storm, which means having sustained wind speeds between 131 and 155 mph. Both the American and…

Airlines expand travel waivers, cap fares and fees as Hurricane Dorian strengthens

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

Several airlines have expanded the travel waivers being offered ahead of Hurricane Dorian to include Florida and parts of Georgia. The U.S. National Hurricane Center said Thursday that Dorian could reach powerful Category 4 status before it makes landfall in Florida. The National Hurricane Center said late Thursday the storm is expected to strengthen into a potentially catastrophic Category 4 with winds of 130 mph and slam into the U.S. on Monday somewhere between the…

Hurricane Dorian track update: Storm strengthens to Cat 4 storm, may turn before FL landfall

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

Texas sends emergency task force to Florida as it prepares for Hurricane Dorian

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

Gov. Greg Abbott has sent a task force of 45 people equipped with flood and swift water boats to Florida to assist the state as it prepares for Hurricane Dorian. The Category 4 storm was bearing down on the Bahamas Saturday morning and slated to approach Florida around Wednesday. The latest forecast showed the storm staying offshore of Florida, avoiding a direct hit. “Texas offers its full support to the state of Florida,” Abbott said…

Jacksonville, FL non-profit relocates dogs, cats to shelters in Georgia, Virginia ahead of Hurricane Dorian

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

CLAY COUNTY, Fla. — A Jacksonville non-profit is coming to the rescue of more than three dozen animals at Clay County Animal Services ahead of Hurricane Dorian. Florida Urgent Rescue is taking nine dogs and about 30 cats from the shelter and moving them to non-kill shelters in Virginia and Georgia. Founder and Executive Director Mike Merrill started the effort to rescue animals after Hurricane Harvey. Hurricane Dorian will be the sixth hurricane FUR has…

Category 4 Hurricane Dorian growing stronger

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

MIAMI — At 8:30 p.m. on Friday, the National Hurricane Center said Hurricane Dorian had strengthened into an extremely dangerous Category 4 hurricane. The storm had sustained winds near 130 mph. It was moving west-northwest at about 10 mph. There’s still plenty of time for the forecast to change. Dorian’s actual intensity could be different, and its path could shift. But, now is the time to be prepared. RELATED: Tracking Hurricane Dorian: Latest Track, Models,…

Ex-Canada prime minister apologizes about tweet rooting for hurricane to hit Trump's Mar-a-Lago

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

TORONTO (AP) — Former Canadian Prime Minister Kim Campbell is apologizing for tweeting that she was rooting for Hurricane Dorian to make a “direct hit” on Mar-a-Lago. Campbell tweeted Friday that she has deleted her tweet about U.S. President Donald Trump’s property in Florida and apologizes to all those offended. She says it was intended as sarcasm and not a serious wish of harm. Eric Trump replied Friday to Campbell on Twitter, saying his family “is rooting…

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