November 2019 – Page 3 – Weather Preppers

Severe flooding in Republic of Congo displaces 50,000 people

Posted on November 22, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

BRAZZAVILLE, Republic of Congo — The Republic of Congo’s government has declared a state of natural disaster in three territories after severe flooding displaced at least 50,000 people. The Council of Ministers said weeks of heavy rains in Likouala, La Cuvette and Plateaux territories have destroyed homes and infrastructure. The government says severe flooding has caused the loss of plantations, livestock and food reserves and led to a resurgence of waterborne diseases. The council says…

Tropical Storm Sebastien continues to move away from the U.S.

Posted on November 22, 2019November 22, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

NEW ORLEANS — Tropical Storm Sebastien is no longer expected to become a hurricane. The storms is starting to feel strong wind shear and dry air. It will continue to move away from the United States as it weakens. It will remain in the central Atlantic and it is not a threat to land. Elsewhere…the rest of the tropics are quiet. ► Track the tropics, live updates from Your Local Weather Experts delivered directly to…

Frustrated Hurricanes find no comfort at home as winning streak comes to an end

Posted on November 22, 2019November 22, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

Paul Maurice was fond of noting that the first home game after a road trip was always the toughest. Too often, that was a crutch for a poor performance easily … Click to Continue »

Tourists visiting border wall get stranded by flooding river, California rescuers say

Posted on November 22, 2019November 22, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

A father and son visiting California were rescued from floodwaters Thursday after getting stranded in their truck during a trip to the United State-Mexico border wall, authorities said. The men … Click to Continue »

Dallas sheriff deputy stole merchandise from tornado-damaged Home Depot, officials say

Posted on November 21, 2019November 22, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

Updated at 4:56 p.m. with updated information of second deputy being arrested. and more information from an arrest warrant. A Dallas County sheriff deputy who worked off duty to guard the Home Depot destroyed by the tornado in October stole merchandise from the store to exchange for in-store credit at other locations, authorities said. Deputy Joseph Bobadilla, 25, was arrested Thursday morning on a felony theft charge, jail records show. He later bonded out of…

Deputy accused of stealing from Dallas store after tornado

Posted on November 21, 2019November 21, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

Updated 3:06 pm CST, Thursday, November 21, 2019 DALLAS (AP) — A Texas sheriff’s deputy accused of stealing items from a Home Depot he was guarding after it was destroyed by a tornado last month has been charged with theft. The Dallas County sheriff’s office said Joseph Bobadilla was arrested Thursday. He was being held in the Dallas County jail Thursday afternoon on $500 bond. Jail records didn’t list an attorney for him. The sheriff’s office…

Houston could get severe weather Friday

Posted on November 21, 2019November 21, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

Much of Houston and the surrounding area is under a marginal risk of severe weather Friday, Nov. 22, 2019. Much of Houston and the surrounding area is under a marginal risk of severe weather Friday, Nov. 22, 2019. Photo: National Weather Service Photo: National Weather Service Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 Much of Houston and the surrounding area is under a marginal risk of severe weather Friday, Nov. 22,…

Sebastien may become 1st 'S' hurricane in Atlantic since Sandy

Posted on November 21, 2019November 21, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

While the clock is ticking on Tropical Storm Sebastien before wind shear takes its toll, the storm has the potential to become the seventh hurricane of the 2019 Atlantic season. Thus far, the 2019 Atlantic hurricane season has produced 20 tropical depressions, 18 named storms, six hurricanes and three major hurricanes as of Nov. 21. Already, this season is the most active in terms of named storms since 2012. As of early Thursday morning, Tropical…

Why Money (Usually) Can't Buy You A Successful Campaign

Posted on November 21, 2019November 21, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

It turns out running for president isn’t typically a good investment. Only one major self-funding candidate — Donald Trump — has ever won the Oval Office. Still, some Democratic hopefuls are trying. The primary already features two wealthy businessmen almost entirely self-funding their campaigns: Tom Steyer and John Delaney. Another billionaire, former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, is looking at jumping into the race. Nonetheless, history shows that whether running for the White House…

Smoke blankets Sydney as wildfires spread across Australia

Posted on November 21, 2019November 21, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

By TRISTAN LAVALETTE, Associated Press PERTH, Australia — Hazardous smoke blanketed Sydney on Thursday as wildfires burned across eastern and southern Australia. Thick smog shrouded Australia’s most populous city, leaving its iconic skyline barely visible two days after smoke created serious air quality issues. The New South Wales Rural Fire Service said the smoke from around 50 wildfires burning mainly in northern parts of the state. Air pollution levels were reading nearly 10 times higher…

Five percent rate hike recommended for Texas Windstorm Insurance

Posted on November 20, 2019November 20, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

CLOSE A year after Hurricane Harvey changed the landscape of the coast, residents and business owners rallied against a ten percent windstorm rate hike. Rachel Denny Clow, Corpus Christi Caller-Times Windstorm insurance for South Texas residents’ homes could increase by 5% in less than a month. State Rep. Todd Hunter, R-Corpus Christi, said Coastal Bend residents often tell him their windstorm insurance costs are higher than their property taxes. “TWIA has acted incorrectly, and they need to not be raising…

Much Work Remains 1 Month After Tornadoes Tore Through Town, Many Still Waiting On Federal Funding

Posted on November 20, 2019November 20, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

DALLAS (CBSDFW.COM) – One month has passed since 10 tornadoes struck nine North Texas cities. But in some locations it looks as if the twisters just hit yesterday. CBS 11 News canvassed Dallas to get a glimpse at the work still needed in the city. A tornado ripped through upwards of a 16 mile stretch throughout the city of Dallas and neighborhoods were flooded with workers repairing that which was torn apart. In Northwest Dallas…

Tidal flooding closes Battleship North Carolina early

Posted on November 20, 2019November 20, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

WILMINGTON, N.C. — High tidal flooding forced the Battleship North Carolina to close early this week, and officials are warning visitors to check the website before planning a trip. News outlets report Battleship North Carolina spokeswoman Stacie Greene Hidek says high tidal flooding is expected to continue through the next week and may result in further limited hours. The battleship closed early on Tuesday. High tidal conditions and rising sea levels have increasingly become a…

Woman races into wildfire to save the life of a burned koala

Posted on November 20, 2019November 20, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

Masses of koalas remain in danger as Australia’s national bushfire emergency continues with no end in sight. The rapidly spreading fires have laid waste to the koalas’ habitats and scorched massive amounts of land across the eastern portion of the country. Officials report that hundreds of the marsupials have died while the fires around the city of Port Macquarie in New South Wales have topped 2.5 million acres of burned land. Many koalas that have survived…

'Thank you Jesus!': Robeson County $200k lottery winner plans to fix hurricane damage, continue education

Posted on November 20, 2019November 20, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

ROBESON COUNTY, N.C. (WTVD) — Mark Hall Jr. has endured years of bad luck from hurricanes hitting North Carolina, but his fortunes changed with a scratch-off lottery ticket. “Thank you Jesus!,” Hall said in a statement released by lottery officials. “I feel so blessed right now. Thank you!” Hall won a $200,000 lottery prize and plans to use the money to rebuild his Robeson County home that was damaged by Hurricane Matthew and Hurricane Florence….

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