May 2020 – Weather Preppers

Eye on the gulf. Tropical Storm development possible this week

Posted on May 31, 2020May 31, 2020 by WeatherPreppers

The National Hurricane Center is monitoring an area of low pressure that may develop into our next named system. HOUSTON — The National Hurricane Center is monitoring the possibility of a tropical storm forming in the gulf later this week. As of Sunday afternoon, the NHC has increased the probability of development to 50 percent over the next five days. It is far too early for specifics but here’s what we know as of right…

Virus Hurts North Carolina Counties’ Hurricane Readiness

Posted on May 31, 2020May 31, 2020 by WeatherPreppers

As hurricane season starts Monday, most of North Carolina’s coastal counties are grappling with shortfalls or concerns about equipment and resources as they balance the dual threat of tropical weather and the COVID-19 pandemic. All 20 counties in the state’s coastal management zone told The Associated Press that COVID-19 is factoring into hurricane preparations. Five of those — Chowan, Currituck, Dare, Hyde and Washington — said overall plans hadn’t changed, but they’re ready to adjust…

Gulf coast residents urged to keep close tabs on the gulf. Tropical Storm development possible this week

Posted on May 31, 2020May 31, 2020 by WeatherPreppers

The National Hurricane Center is monitoring an area of low pressure that may develop into our next named system. HOUSTON — The National Hurricane Center is urging all residents along the gulf coast to keep a close eye on the gulf due to possible development this week. As of Sunday afternoon, the NHC has increased the probability of development to 50 percent over the next five days. It is far too early for specifics but…

Virus hurts North Carolina counties’ hurricane readiness

Posted on May 31, 2020June 1, 2020 by WeatherPreppers

Virus hurts North Carolina counties' hurricane readiness

Posted on May 31, 2020June 1, 2020 by WeatherPreppers

By JONATHAN DREW, Associated Press As hurricane season starts Monday, most of North Carolina’s coastal counties are grappling with shortfalls or concerns about equipment and resources as they balance the dual threat of tropical weather and the COVID-19 pandemic. All 20 counties in the state’s coastal management zone told The Associated Press that COVID-19 is factoring into hurricane preparations. Five of those — Chowan, Currituck, Dare, Hyde and Washington — said overall plans hadn’t changed,…

Tropical Storm Amanda forms in Pacific, may threaten Gulf of Mexico

Posted on May 31, 2020May 31, 2020 by WeatherPreppers

Tropical Storm Amanda has formed in the Pacific south of Mexico. Tropical Storm Amanda has formed in the Pacific south of Mexico. Photo: NWS Photo: NWS Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 Tropical Storm Amanda has formed in the Pacific south of Mexico. Tropical Storm Amanda has formed in the Pacific south of Mexico. Photo: NWS Tropical Storm Amanda forms in Pacific, may threaten Gulf of Mexico Back to Gallery…

Many states scrambling to update hurricane plans for virus

Posted on May 31, 2020May 31, 2020 by WeatherPreppers

Officials across the U.S. South are still scrambling to adjust their hurricane plans to the coronavirus. The big unknown: Where will people fleeing storms go? The Associated Press surveyed more than 70 counties and states from Texas to Virginia, with more than 60% of coastal counties saying as of late May that they’re still solidifying plans for public hurricane shelters. They’re also altering preparations for dealing with the sick and elderly, protective equipment and cleanup…

Engines of Our Ingenuity 1885: Hurricane & Spitfire

Posted on May 31, 2020May 31, 2020 by WeatherPreppers

Episode: 1885 Hawker Hurricane and Supermarine Spitfire: plowshares become swords. Today, we beat a plowshare into a sword. To embed this piece of audio in your site, please use this code: <iframe src=”https://embed.hpm.io/372922/372921″ style=”height: 115px; width: 100%;”></iframe>

GHBA Remodelers Council: Be prepared for hurricane season

Posted on May 31, 2020May 31, 2020 by WeatherPreppers

By Jared Porche, Generator Industries Published 11:00 pm CDT, Saturday, May 30, 2020 June 1 is the official start of hurricane season. Forecasters predict higher than normal activity and are helping local emergency managers prepare for a hurricane season that may be complicated by coronavirus. The need to prepare is more important than ever. Now more than ever, people are reliant on electricity to power their homes. Many have been working from home and have children…

Just in time for hurricane season: National Weather Service eyeing system in Gulf

Posted on May 31, 2020May 31, 2020 by WeatherPreppers

Risk of severe weather, rain continues Saturday night

Posted on May 30, 2020May 30, 2020 by WeatherPreppers

Raleigh, N.C. — Expect a cloudy, muggy Saturday with warm temperatures. Scattered thunderstorms are still sticking with us and flooding is still possible across the Triangle and in the state. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for central North Carolina. That means there is a possibility for isolated, severe thunderstorms with large hail and damaging wind gusts Saturday afternoon. Saturday evening a cold front will gradually work its way into the…

Several days after Bertha, SC marks hurricane prep week

Posted on May 30, 2020May 30, 2020 by WeatherPreppers

Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter (Photo: MGN Online) COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina’s hurricane preparedness week is getting ready to start and the state has already been hit by a tropical storm. Gov. Henry McMaster signed a proclamation declaring Sunday through next Saturday as South Carolina Hurricane Preparedness Week. Hurricane season begins on Monday. – Advertisement – But South Carolina got an early taste of tropical weather with Tropical Storm Bertha on Wednesday….

Muggy, humid day ahead with possibility of more scattered thunderstorms, flooding

Posted on May 30, 2020May 30, 2020 by WeatherPreppers

Heavy rains bring flooding concerns to Columbus County

Posted on May 29, 2020May 30, 2020 by WeatherPreppers

Heavy rainfall and rising waters have caused flooding in parts of Lake Waccamaw. (Photo: Tanner Barth, WWAY) LAKE WACCAMAW, NC (WWAY)–Lake Waccamaw was one of the hardest hit areas with flooding back in 2018 during Hurricane Florence. Columbus County officials have their eyes on the town once again as the lake continues to rise with recent rainfall. Lake Waccamaw officials say they have gotten at least nine inches of rain within the last week. The…

Developing system could be earliest 3rd tropical storm on record

Posted on May 29, 2020May 29, 2020 by WeatherPreppers

An already active Atlantic hurricane season — which hasn’t officially begun yet — could take a turn for the record books with a new disturbance that looks poised to strengthen. The season officially begins on June 1. Forecasters are now monitoring an area of low pressure designated as Invest 92L, which was developing Friday morning about 700 miles southeast of Bermuda, and they say it could strengthen further in the coming days. Satellite images on Friday morning showed an…

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