April 2020 – Page 8 – Weather Preppers

It's Encore Time For Former Shell Oil President and Hurricane Harvey Recovery Leader Marvin Odum

Posted on April 20, 2020April 20, 2020 by WeatherPreppers

Going for the tried and true, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner Monday named former Shell president Marvin Odum to the position of Houston COVID-19 Recovery leader. Odum was also the first Hurricane Harvey recovery leader appointed by Turner in 2017. Saying Odum had performed to “rave reviews” the last time he led the city’s recovery efforts, Turner said Odum will be working with a number of groups including business leaders , non-profit groups, members of the…

Storms rake Deep South, 1 week after deadly tornado outbreak

Posted on April 20, 2020April 20, 2020 by WeatherPreppers

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Severe thunderstorms pounded parts of the Deep South with hail, high winds and drenching rains on Sunday as forecasters warned residents to brace for possible overnight tornadoes and flooding across a region reeling from a deadly twister outbreak one week ago. Tornado watches ranged across parts of Louisiana and Mississippi into Alabama and Georgia on Sunday night. It was the second Sunday in a row that the South was hit with severe…

1 killed by suspected tornado as storms rake South

Posted on April 20, 2020April 20, 2020 by WeatherPreppers

Updated 8:20 am CDT, Monday, April 20, 2020 Firefighters work to control a three- alarm fire in the attic space in Moody Music Hall on the campus of the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Ala., in the wing housing the rehearsal hall for the Million Dollar Band, Sunday, April 19, 2020. (Gary Cosby Jr./The Tuscaloosa News via AP) less Firefighters work to control a three- alarm fire in the attic space in Moody Music Hall on…

10 Years After Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill, Industry Says It's Better Prepared

Posted on April 20, 2020April 20, 2020 by WeatherPreppers

On April 20, 2010, while drilling oil giant BP’s Macondo well in the Gulf of Mexico, the crew lost control of the well. There was a “blowout” that released gas and oil, leading to an explosion that killed 11 workers. The Deepwater Horizon rig was destroyed and sank two days later. Over the next nearly three months, 210 million gallons of oil flowed from the well into the Gulf. It was one of the biggest…

Weather Alert: Tornado Watch for several Houston-area counties until 10 p.m. | View live radar

Posted on April 19, 2020April 19, 2020 by WeatherPreppers

HOUSTON — There were several reports of a tornado that touched the ground shortly after 2 p.m. near West Columbia and Highway 35 in Brazoria County. Currently, there is a Tornado Watch for Brazoria, Brazos, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston, Grimes, Harris, Montgomery, Walker, Washington and Wharton counties until 10 p.m. Multiple counties are also under a Severe Thunderstorm Warning. WEATHER ALERT: View the list of Houston-area severe weather alerts here TRACK THE WEATHER: Houston weather radar GET…

Storms hit South in prelude to tornado threat later Sunday

Posted on April 19, 2020April 19, 2020 by WeatherPreppers

Updated 3:34 pm CDT, Sunday, April 19, 2020 MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — High winds, hail and heavy rain pounded parts of Alabama on Sunday, as forecasters warned residents to brace for possible tornadoes and flooding later in the day across a wide swatch of the southern United States. Tornado watches covered a swath of east Texas and large parts of Louisiana and Mississippi on Sunday afternoon. More than 24,000 customers were without electricity early Sunday, according…

Rain moving in Sunday evening could turn into severe weather overnight

Posted on April 19, 2020April 19, 2020 by WeatherPreppers

A severe storm system from the South will bring heavy rain and storms to central North Carolina Sunday night. The low pressure system will bring storms to the region late Sunday night and into early Monday morning. Much of the state, including the Triangle, is under a level 1 risk for severe weather Sunday evening. Fayetteville and other areas south of the Triangle are under a level 2 risk. Subscribe to get WRAL weather alerts…

Weather Alert: Tornado warning issued for Brazoria County until 3 p.m | View live radar

Posted on April 19, 2020April 19, 2020 by WeatherPreppers

HOUSTON — A Tornado Warning is in effect until 2:30 p.m. Sunday for Brazoria County and Matagorda County. There are several reports of a tornado that touched the ground shortly after 2 p.m. near West Columbia and Highway 35. Currently, there is a Tornado Watch for Brazoria, Brazos, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston, Grimes, Harris, Montgomery, Walker, Washington and Wharton County until 3 p.m. Multiple counties are also under a Severe Thunderstorm Warning. WEATHER ALERT: View the…

Weather Alert: Tornado warning issued for Brazoria and Matagorda counties until 2:30 p.m. | View live radar

Posted on April 19, 2020April 19, 2020 by WeatherPreppers

HOUSTON — A Tornado Warning is in effect until 2:30 p.m. Sunday for Brazoria County and Matagorda County. Currently, there is a Tornado Watch for Brazoria, Brazos, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston, Grimes, Harris, Montgomery, Walker, Washington and Wharton County until 3 p.m. Multiple counties are also under a Severe Thunderstorm Warning. WEATHER ALERT: View the list of Houston-area severe weather alerts here TRACK THE WEATHER: Houston weather radar GET ALERTS ON YOUR PHONE: Download the KHOU 11 app…

Weather Alert: Tornado Warning in effect until 1:15 p.m. for Polk, San Jacinto counties | View live radar

Posted on April 19, 2020April 19, 2020 by WeatherPreppers

HOUSTON — A Tornado Warning is in effect until 1:15 p.m. Sunday for Polk and San Jacinto. Currently, there is a Tornado Watch for Brazoria, Brazos, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston, Grimes, Harris, Montgomery, Walker, Washington and Wharton County until 3 p.m. Multiple counties are also under a Severe Thunderstorm Warning. WEATHER ALERT: View the list of Houston-area severe weather alerts here TRACK THE WEATHER: Houston weather radar GET ALERTS ON YOUR PHONE: Download the KHOU 11 app As…

Parts of central North Carolina under Level 1, 2 risk for severe weather Monday morning

Posted on April 19, 2020April 19, 2020 by WeatherPreppers

Parts of central NC are under a slight and marginal risk for severe weather overnight Sunday into Monday morning. There will be periods of rain and thunder with the strongest thunderstorms passing south of us. Severe weather is possible across Georgia and South Carolina into southeastern North Carolina Sunday night. Rain will continue into Monday morning with localized downpours. Winds may become gusty. The main threat with this system will be straight-line winds. Weather will…

Tornado Watch issued for communities in Houston area until 3 p.m.

Posted on April 19, 2020April 19, 2020 by WeatherPreppers

Photo: NWS Photo: NWS Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 Photo: NWS Tornado Watch issued for communities in Houston area until 3 p.m. Back to Gallery A tornado watch has been issued by the National Weather Service for many counties surrounding the Houston-area until 3 p.m.: In southeast Texas, the Tornado Watch is in effect for these following counties. Austin Brazoria Brazos Burleson Chambers Colorado Fort Bend Galveston Grimes Harris…

Weather Alert: Tornado Watch in effect until 3 p.m. | View live radar

Posted on April 19, 2020April 19, 2020 by WeatherPreppers

HOUSTON — There’s now a Tornado Watch for Brazoria, Brazos, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston, Grimes, Harris, Montgomery, Polk, San Jacinto, Walker, Washington and Wharton County until 3 p.m. today. KHOU 11 Meteorologist Addison Green says another round of strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible Sunday in Southeast Texas ahead of a weak front. LIVE VIDEO NOW: We’re streaming live radar in the video player on this page | Track storms moving into our area…

Region under level 1, 2 risk for severe weather Sunday night, Monday morning

Posted on April 19, 2020April 19, 2020 by WeatherPreppers

A severe storm system south of North Carolina could bring heavy rain to our area by Sunday night.

Region under level 2 risk for severe weather Sunday night, Monday morning

Posted on April 19, 2020April 19, 2020 by WeatherPreppers

A severe storm system south of North Carolina could bring heavy rain and storms to our area by Sunday night. The low pressure system will bring storms to the region late Sunday night and into early Monday morning. Much of the state, including the Triangle, is under a level 2 risk for severe weather Sunday evening. WRAL meteorologist Peta Sheerwood said the first half of Sunday will be nice before some rain pushes into the…

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