September 2019 – Page 2 – Weather Preppers

Deputy dies after being shot during traffic stop

Posted on September 27, 2019September 27, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

HOUSTON (FOX 26) – A Harris County deputy has passed away after being shot in the line of duty. Sheriff Ed Gonzalez says Deputy Sandeep Singh Dhaliwal was shot while conducting a traffic stop on Friday afternoon. The shooting occurred on Willancy Court near West Road in northwest Harris County around 1 p.m. Sheriff Gonzalez says a male suspect approached the 10-year veteran from behind and shot him a couple of times. I’m sad to share…

Yes, There's An Election In Texas In November. Here's What's On The Ballot.

Posted on September 27, 2019September 27, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

Voters in Texas will decide on 10 constitutional amendments this Election Day, Nov. 5. The propositions range from prohibiting an income tax from ever being collected in the state to allowing law enforcement animals to stay with their handlers when they retire. Sometimes the language on a ballot can be confusing. Here’s an explanation of what voters are being asked to decide, with an assist from the League of Women Voters. What you’ll see on…

Hurricane Lorenzo isn't a threat to land… for now

Posted on September 27, 2019September 27, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

An intense hurricane is gaining strength over the Atlantic Ocean, but the storm is going largely unnoticed due to its remote location. Hurricane Lorenzo, currently spinning over the central Atlantic, first became a hurricane on Wednesday, but by Thursday afternoon, it had rapidly intensified into a major Category 4 hurricane. On Thursday evening, Lorenzo was packing maximum sustained winds of 140 mph, but AccuWeather Meteorologists believe that it could continue to strengthen and eventually become…

NCDOT’s use of drones after Florence a finalist for a major award, and you can help

Posted on September 27, 2019September 27, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

It’s not the Oscars or the Emmys, but the N.C. Department of Transportation’s use of drones to assess damage after Hurricane Florence is up for a national award. NCDOT is … Click to Continue »

Graves of Outer Banks’ earliest settlers were destroyed by Hurricane Dorian flooding

Posted on September 27, 2019September 27, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

A historic cemetery that hosts some of the earliest settlers of the Outer Banks was among the historic sites heavily damaged by Hurricane Dorian this month. The haunting Grace Cemetery … Click to Continue »

2 teens shot while being chased in east Houston

Posted on September 27, 2019September 27, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

80° × News Local News Texas News National News International News Isiah Factor Uncensored Entertainment The News Edge You Decide Featured Videos Fort Bend County Fair & Rodeo kicks off with parade Friday Football Fever Klein Oak Panthers and Jack Yates Lions show their pride! Friday Football Fever – Jack Yate HS and Klein Oak showing their school spirit Baby on board: Airline introduces child seat map to allow passengers to avoid sitting next to…

After saving thousands, Austin firefighters return from Tropical Storm Imelda rescue efforts

Posted on September 27, 2019September 27, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

AUSTIN, Texas — The Austin Fire Department and other agencies worked hard in southeast Texas and helped save around 1,500 people. RELATED: Austin Fire, ATCEMS units deploy to southeast Texas to assist in rescue efforts after flooding emergency RELATED: Beaumont emergency room floods in Imelda, keeps treating patients in makeshift ER “A huge statewide effort, these teams came together and did marvelous work,” said Division Chief Palmer Buck with the Austin Fire Department. “Our crews,…

Raging wildfires charred North Carolina in 2016. Dry conditions could lead to a repeat

Posted on September 26, 2019September 26, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

It’s the brink of fall in Western North Carolina — temperatures are dropping, the leaves are changing and mountain towns are preparing for an influx of tourism. But it’s also … Click to Continue »

Halloween 'One Tree Hill' event cancelled due to Hurricane Dorian damage

Posted on September 26, 2019September 26, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

Friends with Benefit Charity Events has cancelled its Haunted Villaweek Bash because of water damage to the Tric warehouse WILMINGTON – Thanks to Hurricane Dorian, “One Tree Hill” fans will have to make other plans this Halloween. Although the storm largely spared the region from the brunt of its strength earlier this month, it didn’t pass by without leaving a mark on a landmark filming location from the Wilmington-shot series. The South Front Street warehouse…

Missouri man flies to California, sets 13 wildfires, then tries to fly home, cops say

Posted on September 26, 2019September 26, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

A Missouri man flew to California, spent two days setting wildfires, then tried to fly home, officials say. He was arrested Monday. Freddie Graham, 68, hopped on a flight from … Click to Continue »

Terrifying video shows lightning illuminating tornado against the night sky

Posted on September 26, 2019September 26, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

A confirmed tornado on Tuesday night in Wisconsin caused heavy damage to vehicles and a home. Striking near the Chippewa-Dunn County line, west of Eau Claire, at least three semi-trucks were overturned according to officials. The National Weather Service (NWS) confirmed that the tornado struck near Elk Mound and Wheaton at 7:53 p.m. CDT. In response, Elk Mound High School opened its building as a shelter for any residents who needed it. “In the morning,…

Red Cross in ‘urgent need’ of volunteers to help victims of Tropical Storm Imelda

Posted on September 26, 2019September 26, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

The American Red Cross is in urgent need of volunteers to help victims of Tropical Storm Imelda and is asking for the public’s help in its recovery efforts. Here’s how to help. 6.2.5

Flood buyouts, climate change and a wetter future among topics at N&O hurricane forum

Posted on September 26, 2019September 26, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

Less than a month after Hurricane Dorian grazed the North Carolina coast, the News & Observer gathered assorted experts Wednesday to speak about what actions can be taken to prevent … Click to Continue »

League City residents collect donations for Winnie

Posted on September 26, 2019September 26, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

LEAGUE CITY, Texas – League City residents are rallying to help flood victims in Winnie by paying it forward after their city flooded during Hurricane Harvey. League City dodged a bullet this time around when Imelda hit, but residents who flooded during Hurricane Harvey said they’ll never forget how outsiders helped them. Now they are collecting donations for those devastated by flooding in Winnie. “We just kicked into high gear right away,” Janice Hallisey, the…

Inside the NC Ports Authority’s response to Hurricane Dorian

Posted on September 25, 2019September 25, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

The North Carolina Port Authority worked to prepare for Hurricane Dorian, public records show — but the storm still made an impact, knocking out power and suspending service temporarily at the coastal logistics hub.

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