January 2020 – Page 7 – Weather Preppers

Severe weather rolling into the area; several severe thunderstorm warnings in place

Posted on January 12, 2020January 12, 2020 by WeatherPreppers

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The First Warn Storm Team is tracking a severe weather threat this evening that could bring damaging wind and an isolated tornado to parts of Charlotte and the Carolinas. A tornado watch is in effect until midnight for western counties including Avery, Burke, Caldwell, and Cleveland. Additionally, a severe thunderstorm warning was issued for Ashe, Smyth, Tazewell and Watauga counties until 8:30 p.m. A Severe Thunderstorm Warning was issued for Avery, Burke…

Severe weather rolling into the area

Posted on January 12, 2020January 12, 2020 by WeatherPreppers

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The First Warn Storm Team is tracking a severe weather threat this evening that could bring damaging wind and an isolated tornado to parts of Charlotte and the Carolinas. A tornado watch is in effect until midnight for western counties including Avery, Burke, Caldwell, and Cleveland. Additionally, a severe thunderstorm warning was issued for Ashe, Smyth, Tazewell and Watauga counties until 8:30 p.m. The system has been tracking eastward across the southern…

Deadly Storms Sweep Through Southern United States, Leaving At Least 9 Dead

Posted on January 11, 2020January 12, 2020 by WeatherPreppers

Authorities say at least nine people have died in severe storms that are spreading across much of the United States, bringing dangerous winds across the South and blinding snow and ice to parts of the Great Plains and Midwest. At least seven tornadoes have been confirmed in Arkansas, Missouri, Oklahoma and Texas, according to the National Weather Service. Three people were confirmed dead in Alabama near the town of Carrollton in Pickens County after “an…

Tornado watch in effect for western counties

Posted on January 11, 2020January 11, 2020 by WeatherPreppers

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The First Warn Storm Team is tracking a severe weather threat this evening that could bring damaging wind and an isolated tornado to parts of Charlotte and the Carolinas. A tornado watch is in effect until midnight for western counties including Avery, Burke, Caldwell, and Cleveland. The system has been tracking eastward across the southern half of the country since early Friday, where it brought tornadoes and damaging conditions to several states….

Police Officer hurt during police pursuit in Florence

Posted on January 11, 2020January 11, 2020 by WeatherPreppers

Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter (Photo: Florence County Detention Center) FLORENCE, S.C. (WPDE) — The Florence Police Department says a man has been arrested after a police pursuit that left a police officer hurt. The department says officers were called to 230 North Beltline Drive Friday at around 6:26 p.m. for a report of a suspicious person inside of a vehicle. – Advertisement – They say Charles W. Bailey put his vehicle in reverse while…

Entergy brings in additional crews to restore power back to homes following severe weather

Posted on January 11, 2020January 11, 2020 by WeatherPreppers

There are still around 7,000 Entergy Texas customers who are without power following the severe weather overnight. Entergy officials said they have brought in additional crews to assist in restoration work in the hardest-hit areas: Grimes, Walker, Montgomery and Hardin counties. “We know how vital electricity is for our customers,” said Stuart Barrett, vice president of customer service for Entergy Texas, Inc. “We have made good progress following last night’s storms and continue to work…

Refugio opens gym after 3 years after Hurricane Harvey

Posted on January 11, 2020January 11, 2020 by WeatherPreppers

At least 3 found dead in storm-damaged homes in Louisiana

Posted on January 11, 2020January 11, 2020 by WeatherPreppers

OIL CITY, Louisiana — Three people were found dead in their storm-damaged homes in two Louisiana parishes. A man was killed overnight when a tree hit his home during severe weather in Oil City, Louisiana, near Shreveport. High winds brought down the tree onto the man’s home. He was alive for a time in the wreckage, but deputies say he eventually died after speaking to them. So far, this is the only death reported in…

Overnight line of storms brings ‘quite a bit of wind damage,’ downed trees and gas pumps

Posted on January 11, 2020January 11, 2020 by WeatherPreppers

Storms carrying high winds of at least 60 miles per hour caused power outages and property damage across southeast Texas overnight, downing trees, power lines and even gas pumps across the region. A line of heavy storms moved through just after midnight with winds that caused power outages for nearly 33,000 residents here, according to CenterPoint Energy figures. As of 8:30 a.m., that figure was down to about 8,300 Harris County homes and businesses. The…

Level 1 severe weather threat, winds upwards of 40 mph overnight Saturday

Posted on January 11, 2020January 11, 2020 by WeatherPreppers

The weather feels more like April than January this weekend, with warm, moist air and even the potential for thunderstorms and gusty winds. Unseasonably warm weather makes Saturday a great time to enjoy outdoor activities, even with cloudy skies. But as we head into Saturday evening and overnight, a cold front brings the potential for strong or even severe storms, putting the Triangle under a level 1 threat for severe weather. A strong system currently…

Severe weather brings damaging wind, isolated tornado threat later tonight

Posted on January 11, 2020January 11, 2020 by WeatherPreppers

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The First Warn Storm Team is tracking a severe weather threat this evening that could bring damaging wind and an isolated tornado to parts of Charlotte and the Carolinas. The system has been tracking eastward across the southern half of the country since early Friday, where it brought tornadoes and damaging conditions to several states. This morning, the line is moving through portions of Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia, and Tennessee. Today after the…

Weather watch: Tornado watch in effect for southeast Texas until 4 a.m.

Posted on January 11, 2020January 11, 2020 by WeatherPreppers

HOUSTON — A strong line of storms is moving through southeast Texas right now. A tornado watch is in effect for southeast Texas until 4 a.m. There were reports of damage early Saturday morning, including at a Chevron gas station on West Orem Drive at Buffalo Speedway on Houston’s south side. Severe weather, including damaging winds and hail, was possible from Texas into Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Tennessee late Friday into the very early-morning hours…

Watch live: Tornado watch in effect for southeast Texas until 4 a.m.

Posted on January 11, 2020January 11, 2020 by WeatherPreppers

HOUSTON — A strong line of storms is moving through southeast Texas right now. A tornado watch is in effect for southeast Texas until 4 a.m. Severe weather, including damaging winds and hail, was possible from Texas into Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Tennessee late Friday into the very early-morning hours Saturday. RELATED: Tornadoes, large hail possible in DFW area RELATED: Several flights cancelled in Dallas-Fort Worth ahead of tonight’s storms After the storms roll through, we…

Severe weather brings damaging wind, isolated tornado threat Saturday night

Posted on January 11, 2020January 11, 2020 by WeatherPreppers

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The First Warn Storm Team is tracking a severe weather threat Saturday that could bring damaging wind and an isolated tornado to parts of Charlotte and the Carolinas. The system has been tracking eastward across the southern half of the country since Friday, where it brought tornadoes and damaging conditions to several states. Earlier Saturday, the line is expected to move through portions of Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia, and Tennessee. After sunset Saturday,…

Watch live: Tornado warning in effect for Brazoria, Galveston counties until 1:15 a.m.

Posted on January 11, 2020January 11, 2020 by WeatherPreppers

HOUSTON — A strong line of storms is moving through southeast Texas right now. A tornado warning in effect for Brazoria and Galveston counties until 1:15 a.m. A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect for Brazoria, Fort Bend and Harris Counties until 1:15 a.m. A tornado watch is in effect for southeast Texas until 4 a.m. Severe weather, including damaging winds and hail, was possible from Texas into Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Tennessee late Friday…

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