February 2020 – Page 13 – Weather Preppers

College students examine hurricane effects on mental health in North Carolina

Posted on February 5, 2020February 5, 2020 by WeatherPreppers

Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter ELIZABETH CITY, NC (WTKR) — An Elizabeth City State University research team is studying the effects of hurricanes on mental health throughout coastal North Carolina. Dr. Kulwinder Kaur has been awarded a $50,000 grant for that study. The Department of Homeland Security grant has helped fund a study that covers “vulnerable populations in coastal North Carolina,” which include Bertie and Jones Counties. The grant is administered by the Oak…

Hundreds evacuate homes in New Zealand to escape flooding

Posted on February 5, 2020February 5, 2020 by WeatherPreppers

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Hundreds of people evacuated their homes and farms Wednesday to escape flooding in southern New Zealand. Authorities told many residents in the towns of Gore, Mataura and Wyndham they should leave immediately as rivers continued to rise following heavy rainfall. Several hundred tourists were being evacuated from Milford Sound after getting stuck there earlier this week when flooding and mudslides cut off car access. Many of the tourists were evacuated by…

Outside money floods Cuellar primary, with U.S. Chamber of Commerce latest to join the fray

Posted on February 5, 2020February 5, 2020 by WeatherPreppers

U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar‘s primary is attracting a gusher of outside money as the Laredo Democrat works to fend off challenger Jessica Cisneros. The latest entrant is the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, which started a six-figure TV ad buy Tuesday in support of Cuellar. It is a somewhat unusual move by the powerful Republican-leaning business group, which has previously supported centrist Democrats but has not spent seriously on behalf of one since 2014. Now the…

Cow that swam 5 miles to Outer Banks in a hurricane was pregnant. It just gave birth

Posted on February 4, 2020February 4, 2020 by WeatherPreppers

A storm-tossed cow credited with swimming 5 miles across the Core Sound to the Outer Banks during Hurricane Dorian was pregnant during the ordeal, and it just gave birth. The … Click to Continue »

Slow-moving storm system prompts fear of flooding in South

Posted on February 4, 2020February 4, 2020 by WeatherPreppers

Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter Forecast 5 day rainfall total (Photo: WWAY) ATLANTA, GA (AP) — Forecasters say a slow-moving storm system could dump up to 5 inches of rain in some parts of the South, prompting flood watches. The National Weather Service says that two-dozen counties in north Georgia will be under a flood watch through Friday morning, where some rainfall amounts could eclipse 5 inches. – Advertisement – Heavy rains early Tuesday…

Panovich: Severe weather possible across the Carolinas Thursday

Posted on February 4, 2020February 4, 2020 by WeatherPreppers

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Charlotte area will see a threat of severe weather and flash flooding as a line of thunderstorms move across the Carolinas Wednesday into Thursday. First Warn chief meteorologist Brad Panovich says it’s still hard to nail down the exact timing of the storms, but expects there to be two major waves of showers and storms. One wave will move through early Thursday morning, with a secondary line coming through in the…

Tornadoes, flooding possible as severe weather is forecast for the Midlands this week

Posted on February 4, 2020February 4, 2020 by WeatherPreppers

Severe weather is predicted to affect the Midlands this week. Powerful thunderstorms, damaging winds, tornadoes, and flooding are all possible in the Tuesday morning forecast issued by the National Weather … Click to Continue »

Severe weather, heavy rain likely later this week

Posted on February 4, 2020February 4, 2020 by WeatherPreppers

Raleigh, N.C. — With balmy weather and a chance for severe weather later this week, it feels nothing like winter. Highs on Monday topped out at 74 degrees in Raleigh and 75 degrees in Fayetteville. Tuesday and Wednesday will be similarly warm, with highs around 71 or 72 degrees in Raleigh. “There won’t be a lot of sun, but it’s going to be nice and warm,” said WRAL meteorologist Elizabeth Gardner. Lows will stay mild…

To Address The City's Wildfire Risk, Austin Firefighters Look To California

Posted on February 3, 2020February 4, 2020 by WeatherPreppers

From Texas Standard: Nearly 10 years ago, destructive wildfires forced mass evacuations and destroyed thousands of homes near Austin. Today, the city’s soaring growth is raising concern that Austin remains ill-prepared for a wildfire outbreak. California firefighters recently visited the capital city to educate community and city leaders on what they need to do to prepare for and prevent destructive wildfires. On a sunny and windy day last week, about 40 people crowded the top…

Houston Partners With Global Cities On “Living With Water” Flooding Report

Posted on February 3, 2020February 3, 2020 by WeatherPreppers

To embed this piece of audio in your site, please use this code: <iframe src=”https://embed.hpm.io/359314/359311″ style=”height: 115px; width: 100%;”></iframe> With six federally-declared flooding disasters in the past five years, Houston is working on a global approach to preparing for the next storm. Some of the city’s goals are outlined in a new report, “Living With Water.” Houston is one of many cities across the world studying flood risk as part of an international group called…

Ocracoke is still recovering from Hurricane Dorian. Are ferries slowing the progress?

Posted on February 3, 2020February 3, 2020 by WeatherPreppers

As a middle school basketball coach on Ocracoke Island — where the only way on or off is by ferry — it’s never simple for Jason Wells to load up … Click to Continue »

To Address The City’s Wildfire Risk, Austin Firefighters Look To California

Posted on February 3, 2020February 3, 2020 by WeatherPreppers

Firefighters who have coordinated response to some of California’s most recent megafires came to Central Texas last week to share their experience, and to point out wildfire risks in Austin Share this story with a friend: By Jill AmentFebruary 3, 2020 10:00 amEnergy & Environment

Justin Williams does it again as Hurricanes fight past Canucks in shootout

Posted on February 2, 2020February 3, 2020 by WeatherPreppers

There was much for Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind’Amour to like about Sunday’s game against the Vancouver Canucks. The effort was there. The fight. A determination to make the plays … Click to Continue »

Students make pouches for marsupials in Australia wildfires

Posted on February 2, 2020February 2, 2020 by WeatherPreppers

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (AP) — A sewing machine hummed as King High School junior Paige Hart guided layers of flannel and fleece under the needle. With soft fabric in maroon and pastel shades, she crafted a pouch recently that would hold a young orphaned or displaced marsupial affected by Australia’s relentless wildfires. The project, a collaboration between student council members and fashion design students, was right up Hart’s alley. She hopes to study marine biology…

Troopers involved in high speed chase through Florence, Marion counties

Posted on February 1, 2020February 1, 2020 by WeatherPreppers

Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter (Photo: WPDE) MARION , S.C. (WPDE) — Troopers were involved in a chase Saturday afternoon that started in Florence County and ended in Marion County, according to officials on scene. Chief Deputy Glenn Kirby with the Florence County Sheriff’s Office said deputies assisted South Carolina Highway Patrol in the chase. – Advertisement – Several viewers said they witnessed the chase on Highway 327 in Florence. One man said he was…

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