August 2019 – Page 8 – Weather Preppers

How Brazil's Government Views The International Focus On Fires In The Amazon

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

Copyright 2019 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org. AILSA CHANG, HOST: We’ve been reporting this week on the fires raging through the Amazon. They’ve captured the attention of the world and prompted sharp criticism of the environmental record of Brazil’s president, Jair Bolsonaro. MARY LOUISE KELLY, HOST: Among the questions today – what steps is Brazil taking to fight the fires? I wanted to put the question to Brazil’s top diplomat here in Washington. His…

Airlines offer travel waivers as Dorian reaches hurricane strength

Posted on August 28, 2019August 29, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

Several airlines are already offering travel waivers ahead of Hurricane Dorian. The storm is entering Atlantic waters and nearing the U.S. Southeast. Dorian was about 45 miles northwest of St. Thomas Wednesday afternoon. The U.S. National Hurricane Center said top sustained winds were being recorded at 80 mph while the storm was moving northwest at 14 mph. Dorian is expected to move away from the U.S. and British Virgin Islands and head out over the…

Houston thunderstorm causes street flooding, rush hour nightmare, lightning show

Posted on August 28, 2019August 29, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

HOUSTON — A fast-moving thunderstorm caused a rush hour nightmare with pounding rain that quickly flooded Houston-area roadways. High water caused backups on several interstates, including I-10 East near Wayside where drivers couldn’t get through in either direction. Sideways rain hit downtown Houston just as thousands of office workers were leaving for the day. Several side streets were also a mess. RELATED: List: High water locations on major roads across Houston RELATED: Map of power…

Before a hurricane: How to prepare the outside of your home

Posted on August 28, 2019August 31, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

Before a hurricane hits — like Dorian — make sure your yard, car and home are ready for the stormy weather ahead. WHEN A STORM THREATENS – Get cash (ATMs may not work for days after). Don’t charge credit cards to the limit; you might need extra cash after the storm. – Get supplies. Follow instructions in this guide for food and water. – Don’t fill gasoline cans until right before the storm; they are a fire hazard. – Fill vehicle…

Expanded gun laws go into effect Sept. 1

Posted on August 28, 2019August 28, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

AUSTIN, Texas (FOX 7 Austin) – The gun bills that moved through the Texas legislature earlier this year were mostly in response to the mass shootings in Sutherland Springs and at Santa Fe High School. During the session, lawmakers debated whether or not a “good guy with a gun” can prevent an attack and that discussion continued Wednesday with those who spoke with FOX7. “I do not buy that idea, I don’t think it does…

Galveston Bay Report Card: “C” grade

Posted on August 28, 2019August 28, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

HOUSTON (FOX 26) – The grades are in! Galveston Bay received extra credit this year for its resilience following Hurricane Harvey. Galveston Bay Foundation and HARC announced today, during a press conference at Sea Star Base Galveston, the overall health of Galveston Bay received a “C” grade on the 2019 Galveston Bay Report Card for the fifth consecutive year. The comprehensive report evaluates data and trends that describe Galveston Bay and the surrounding watersheds, which span across 24,000 square miles…

Hurricane Dorian LATEST: Florida under state of emergency, storm could be Category 3 hurricane at Florida's coast

Posted on August 28, 2019August 28, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

The National Hurricane Center expects Dorian to intensify to a Category 2 hurricane off Florida’s coast Monday, with 100 mph sustained winds. The center’s 8 a.m update holds with the shift reported at 5 a.m. that pushed the forecast track north, leaving the Florida Keys out of the cone of uncertainty, but including areas from Miami to Savannah, Ga. in the potential path of the storm. Although the center of the cone points toward Flagler…

Dorian now a Hurricane, forecast to target Southeast United States

Posted on August 28, 2019August 28, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Here’s the latest on Hurricane DorianAs of the 2 p.m. et update from the National Hurricane Center LOCATION: OVER ST. THOMASCATEGORY: ONEMAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS…75 MPHMOVEMENT…NW AT 13 MPH Dorian is a category one hurricane with sustained winds of 75 mph, according to the 2 p.m. update from the National Hurricane Center. It has wind gusts up to 90 mph. The storm is located directly over St. Thomas and is moving northwest at…

Tillis announces bill to speed up Hurricane Matthew Assistance

Posted on August 28, 2019August 28, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter Senator Thom Tillis (Photo: MGN / Gage Skidmore / CC BY-SA 2.0) NORTH CAROLINA (WWAY) — Senator Thom Tillis is addressing the problem of slow distribution of federal assistance following natural disasters. Today he announced he would be introducing a bill in the U.S. Senate to help with it. The bill is called the Ensuring Disaster Recovery for Local Communities Act. – Advertisement – It would allow cities and…

5 Things to Know About Hurricane Dorian

Posted on August 28, 2019August 28, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Hurricane Dorian continues to strengthen as it moves through the Virgin Islands and is expected to not make a direct hit on Puerto Rico. As of 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dorian has sustained winds of 75 mph and gusts of 90 mph. The National Hurricane Center expects the storm to make landfall as a major category 3 hurricane when it reaches Florida early next week. 1. The Current Forecast Path The fact that…

Hurricane Dorian Strengthens to Category 1 Storm

Posted on August 28, 2019August 28, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

By Patricia Mazzei, Nicholas Bogel-Burroughs and Mitch Smith, New York Times Hurricane Dorian was hitting the Virgin Islands on Wednesday, and it was expected to slam into the island municipalities of Vieques and Culebra in Puerto Rico before moving into warm Atlantic waters, where it may strengthen into a major storm threatening the Southeastern United States. The compact storm has been maddeningly difficult to forecast, as tends to be the case with disorganized systems. The…

Hurricane Dorian path tracks toward Florida, now near Puerto Rico, NOAA says

Posted on August 28, 2019August 28, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

The latest forecast for Hurricane Dorian’s path increases the chances its track will make landfall near Florida or Georgia as a significant category storm, NOAA says. Dorian became a Category 1 hurricane on Wednesday as it struck the U.S. Virgin Islands, with forecasters saying it could grow to Category 3 status as it nears the U.S. mainland as early as the weekend. Dorian is currently just east of Puerto Rico. President Donald Trump signed a…

Dorian strengthens into hurricane as it heads toward Puerto Rico

Posted on August 28, 2019August 28, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter Puerto Rico prepares for Hurricane Dorian. (Photo: CBS) PUERTO RICK (CBS) — Dorian strengthened into a Category 1 hurricane Wednesday afternoon as it made its way through the Caribbean. Puerto Rico was under a state of emergency ordered by President Trump and its new governor. As of 1:44 p.m. EDT Wednesday, Dorian was packing 75 mph sustained winds. Its center was over St. Thomas, one of the U.S. Virgin…

Dorian now a Hurricane near St. Thomas, forecast to target Southeast United States

Posted on August 28, 2019August 28, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Here’s the latest on Hurricane DorianAs of the 2 p.m. et update from the National Hurricane Center LOCATION: OVER ST. THOMASCATEGORY: ONEMAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS…75 MPHMOVEMENT…NW AT 13 MPH Dorian is now a hurricane as it continues to strengthen and make its way toward the Virgin Islands. Dorian is becoming a lot more organized and will continue to intensify over the next few days, according to WCNC NBC Charlotte First Warn Meterologist Chris…

Tillis, Republicans, blast slow hurricane recovery, promise bill, hearings

Posted on August 28, 2019August 28, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

U.S. Senator says he’ll try to streamline the federal process, and potentially cut out the state to speed disaster spending.

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