August 2019 – Page 6 – Weather Preppers

Hurricane Dorian tracks toward Florida, expected to reach Category 4

Posted on August 29, 2019August 29, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

The latest forecast for Hurricane Dorian shows the storm strengthening to a Category 4 ahead of making landfall in Florida.The National Hurricane Center said the Category 1 storm is expected to strengthen into a potentially catastrophic Cat 4 with winds of 130 mph and slam into the U.S. on Monday somewhere between the Florida Keys and southern Georgia – a 500-mile stretch that reflected the high degree of uncertainty this far out.As of late Thursday…

Hurricane Dorian LATEST: Category 4 strength possible Monday, Florida in path

Posted on August 29, 2019August 29, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

Florida’s east coast continues to be smack in the middle of Hurricane Dorian’s sights with the storm’s path changing little overnight but its potential strength growing, according to the National Hurricane Center’s 5 a.m. update. Dorian is a Category 1 hurricane now but is expected to reach major hurricane status in the next day or two and maintain that power until landfall. The forecast puts Dorian just off Florida’s central coast as a strong Category…

How to prepare for a hurricane before it arrives

Posted on August 29, 2019August 29, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

As hurricane season ramps up, preparation is key to keep you and your loved ones safe. With Hurricane Dorian approaching the U.S., here are some steps residents can take to get ready. The information comes from the Red Cross, the National Hurricane Center and Ready.gov. – Put together an emergency preparedness kit This is the first thing on the Red Cross list to make sure your family is ready for an emergency. The kit should include…

HURRICANE CENTRAL: Tracking Dorian

Posted on August 29, 2019August 29, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

Hurricane Dorian Expected To Hit Florida Coast With 130 MPH Winds On Labor Day

Posted on August 29, 2019August 29, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

Hurricane Dorian has now left the Caribbean Sea, and it’s predicted to intensify rapidly as it crosses the Atlantic on the way to Florida’s central east coast. Updated at 1 p.m. ET Hurricane Dorian is predicted to hit Florida and the northern Bahamas this weekend as an extremely dangerous Category 4 storm, bringing intense rains and sustained winds of 130 mph, the National Hurricane Center says. With favorable conditions and very warm waters ahead, Dorian…

Hurricane Dorian now expected to be Category 4 at landfall

Posted on August 29, 2019August 29, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Here’s the latest on Hurricane DorianAs of the 11 a.m. et update from the National Hurricane Center LOCATION: 370 MILES EAST OF THE SOUTHEASTERN BAHAMASMAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS: 85 MPHMOVEMENT: NW AT 13 MPH Dorian is a Category one hurricane with sustained winds of 85 mph but is expected to make landfall in Florida as a Category-4 hurricane, the National Hurricane Center says. The storm is intensifying as it moves northwest at 13…

Children traumatized by Hurricane Harvey express their emotions through art

Posted on August 29, 2019August 29, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

By Danny Hermosillo, Chron.com / Houston Chronicle Updated 12:45 pm CDT, Thursday, August 29, 2019 The Queen of Harvey 2018 AWARD RECIPIENT – LEVEL 2 (GRADES 3-5) Grade 4 “The Queen of Harvey is a character I created and The Queen of Harvey has a special heart that can heal Harvey. To me my character and God can work together.” less The Queen of Harvey 2018 AWARD RECIPIENT – LEVEL 2 (GRADES 3-5) Grade 4 “The…

Hurricane Dorian Mostly Misses Puerto Rico, While Trump Took Direct Aim At Its Politicians

Posted on August 29, 2019August 29, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

Dorian was a “drill” for the new governor, Wanda Vázquez Garced. Meanwhile, the president asserted that the island’s political leaders are incompetent or corrupt. Share this story with a friend: By Jill Ament & Kristen CabreraAugust 29, 2019 11:57 amEnergy & Environment, Government & Politics

Airlines expand Hurricane Dorian travel waivers

Posted on August 29, 2019August 29, 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. As of late Thursday morning, Dorian was centered about 220 miles northwest of San Juan, Puerto Rico, its winds blowing at 85 mph as it moved northwest at 13 mph. RELATED: Tropical Storm Dorian…

JJ Watt releases Hurricane Harvey 2-year anniversary report on foundation's giving

Posted on August 29, 2019August 29, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

HOUSTON – Houston Texans star J.J. Watt released a four-graphic report for his Justin J. Watt Foundation marking the two-year anniversary of Hurricane Harvey. The report, posted via tweet, cites these milestones: The cleanup, repair and rebuilding of over 1,183 homes. The recovery and rebuilding of over 971 childcare centers and after school programs, serving over 108,731 children. The distribution of over 239,000,000 meals to those affected. Physical and mental health services to over 8,900…

Hurricane Dorian: while Puerto Rico avoids directs hit, Virgin Islands take significant blow

Posted on August 29, 2019August 29, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

As Hurricane Dorian embarked on its track, residents of the U.S. Virgin Islands, British Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico prepared for their first hurricane test since Hurricane Maria’s devastation in 2017. However when Dorian’s time came on Wednesday, the storm largely spared the island of Puerto Rico and instead pounded the U.S. and British Virgin Islands. As Dorian passed by Puerto Rico with heavy wind gusts, residents were dealt steady rain showers and power outages….

How does a hurricane form?

Posted on August 29, 2019August 29, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

CHICAGO — Conditions have to be just right for a hurricane to form. There are many factors involved in the formation. A hurricane can only form over water and water that is warm. First, you need some unstable air moving over warm water. Unstable air is when you have cooler air moving over warmer air. This gets the warm air to rise creating convection (thunderstorms). In order for those storms to maintain themselves, a moist…

Tracking Dorian: Most, least likely scenarios for hurricane's path

Posted on August 29, 2019August 29, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

Hurricane Dorian continues to gain strength as it moves over the Atlantic Ocean, and it’s expected to make landfall on the U.S. mainland on Labor Day. The Category 1 hurricane sustained wind speeds of 80 miles per hour as it passed Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, causing limited damage. Yet forecasters are predicting several scenarios as the storm grows in size and intensity, with the “best case scenario” seeming like the least likely scenario….

Lila Cockrell, San Antonio's First Woman Mayor, Dies At 97

Posted on August 29, 2019August 29, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

Lila Cockrell, the first woman mayor of a major U.S. city, served four terms between 1975 and 1991. She also served nine years on the San Antonio City Council, from 1963 to 1970 and again from 1973 to 1975. As a city council member, Cockrell worked to establish the first Mayor’s Commission on the Status of Women. The Texas Women’s Hall of Fame reports the 1942 graduate of Southern Methodist University served on six state…

Hurricane Dorian now expected to be Category-4 at landfall

Posted on August 29, 2019August 29, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Here’s the latest on Hurricane DorianAs of the 11 a.m. et update from the National Hurricane Center LOCATION: 220 MILES NNW OF SAN JUAN PUERTO RICOCATEGORY: ONEMAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS: 85 MPHMOVEMENT: NW AT 13 MPH Dorian is a Category one hurricane with sustained winds of 85 mph but is expected to make landfall in Florida as a Category-4 hurricane, the National Hurricane Center says. The storm is moving toward the northwest at…

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