May 2020 – Page 19 – Weather Preppers

'Superhuman effort' to spare thousands homes from flooding continues in Harris County

Posted on May 12, 2020May 12, 2020 by WeatherPreppers

“COVID-19 put the brakes on many aspects of life in Harris County, but it hasn’t slowed our flood control projects,” Judge Lina Hidalgo said Tuesday. HOUSTON — Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo said construction work on high-impact flood prevention projects has continued without interruption during the COVID-19 pandemic. With the 2020 hurricane season approaching on June 1, she said the Harris County Flood Control District is working to complete 459 engineering and planning projects made…

LIVE: Tornado Warning issued for Lee County, Flash Flood Warning issued for Travis, Hays counties

Posted on May 12, 2020May 12, 2020 by WeatherPreppers

AUSTIN, Texas — Send your weather video to our newsroom at kvuedigital@kvue.com or send it to our Facebook or Twitter inboxes. Check back on this blog for live updates: 12:12 p.m. – Spotters continue to report funnel clouds associated with this circulation headed towards Dime Box along Highway 21, according to the National Weather Service. 11:58 a.m. – The National Weather Service issued a Tornado Warning in Lee County, including the Lincoln and Dime Box…

Two tornadoes confirmed in the Central Texas area

Posted on May 12, 2020May 12, 2020 by WeatherPreppers

AUSTIN, Texas — There have been two confirmed tornadoes Tuesday morning. A tornado was confirmed in the Cedar Creek area going 30 mph at 9:48 a.m. on May 12. A second tornado has been confirmed from Upton, Texas, just northwest of Smithville, Texas, by the National Weather Service at 11:03 a.m. There is an active tornado warning in Lee counties till noon from the National Weather Service. The tornado warning in Bastrop County expired around…

National Hurricane Center finds first disturbance of 2020

Posted on May 12, 2020May 12, 2020 by WeatherPreppers

A disturbance in the Atlantic Ocean has a 50 percent chance of developing into a named storm, the first of the 2020 hurricane season, according to the National Hurricane Center. A disturbance in the Atlantic Ocean has a 50 percent chance of developing into a named storm, the first of the 2020 hurricane season, according to the National Hurricane Center. Photo: National Hurricane Center Photo: National Hurricane Center Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close…

WATCH LIVE: Tornado Warning issued for part of Bexar County

Posted on May 12, 2020May 12, 2020 by WeatherPreppers

SAN ANTONIO — The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Warning for portions of Kendall, Bexar and Comal counties that is currently set to expire at 11:15 a.m. The NWS says a “severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado” appeared near Boerne and moving east at 20 mph around 10:50 a.m. If you live in the shaded area below, you are advised to take shelter immediately.

LIVE: Tornado warning issued for Bastrop, Fayette and Lee counties

Posted on May 12, 2020May 12, 2020 by WeatherPreppers

AUSTIN, Texas — Check back on this blog for live updates: 10:54 a.m. – The tornado warning for Bastrop and Lee counties was extended to 11:30 a.m. 10:49 a.m. – A tornado warning for Bastrop and Lee counties was issued until 11 a.m. Bastrop County has two warnings: one west of Smithville and one north of Smithville. The storm is moving in a northeast direction at 20 mph. 10:45 a.m. – One of the three tornado…

LIVE BLOG: Tornado warning expired for Bastrop, Caldwell counties

Posted on May 12, 2020May 12, 2020 by WeatherPreppers

AUSTIN, Texas — Check back on this blog for live updates: 10:00 a.m. – The National Weather Service expired the tornado warnings. 9:45 a.m. – The National Weather Service extended the tornado warning for Bastrop County until 10 a.m. 9:15 a.m. – A tornado warning has been issued for Bastrop and Caldwell counties until 9:45 a.m. At 9:15 a.m., a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 10 miles east of Lockhart, moving northeast at…

Update: A tornado watch as been issued for Bexar, surrounding counties

Posted on May 12, 2020May 12, 2020 by WeatherPreppers

By Taylor Pettaway, mySA.com / San Antonio Express-News Updated 10:57 am CDT, Tuesday, May 12, 2020 Heavy rainfall and severe thunderstorms are expected for San Antonio Tuesday afternoon into the evening, the National Weather Service said. Heavy rainfall and severe thunderstorms are expected for San Antonio Tuesday afternoon into the evening, the National Weather Service said. Photo: National Weather Service Photo: National Weather Service Image 1 of / 3 Caption Close Image 1 of 3 Heavy…

COVID-19 Has Created A Legal Aid Crisis. FEMA's Usual Response Is Missing

Posted on May 11, 2020May 11, 2020 by WeatherPreppers

Unprecedented job losses and furloughs have pushed millions of Americans to the brink of eviction during the coronavirus pandemic, but the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the White House have failed to fund a legal assistance program that is routinely available to disaster survivors. After hurricanes, wildfires and other disasters, including recent tornadoes in Tennessee, the president has directed FEMA to provide money for legal hotlines in affected areas. The hotlines are run through a…

At least 65 killed in flooding, landslides in Rwanda

Posted on May 7, 2020May 7, 2020 by WeatherPreppers

By IGNATIUS SSUUNA, Associated Press KIGALI, Rwanda — At least 65 people are dead after flooding and landslides in Rwanda, officials said Thursday after overnight heavy rains. Nearly 100 homes were washed away. The landslides were still occurring in the morning in Gakenke district in the mountainous northwest, resident Gilbert Mugabo told The Associated Press. The East African nation has seen dozens of deaths caused by torrential rains in recent weeks but Wednesday night’s downpour…

Lightning kills man in SC storm that spawned tornadoes, hail

Posted on May 7, 2020May 7, 2020 by WeatherPreppers

Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter Lightning (Photo: Pixabay) CHESTER, SC (AP) — Officials say a severe storm in South Carolina spawned at least two tornadoes and killed a man getting out of his car with a lightning strike. The Chester County Coroner’s Office identified the victim as 32-year-old Sirmorio Davis. Several severe storms moved across the northern part of the state Tuesday with the strongest one spawning two tornadoes — an EF-2 tornado with…

Hundreds evacuated as wildfires rage in Florida Panhandle

Posted on May 7, 2020May 7, 2020 by WeatherPreppers

PENSACOLA, Fla. — Wildfires raging in the Florida Panhandle have forced nearly 500 people to evacuate from their homes, authorities said. One wildfire that broke out Monday afternoon in Santa Rosa County has been named the Five Mile Swamp fire as high winds and low humidity caused the blaze to expand 10 times in size, the Florida Forest Service said in a statement. The fire started as a prescribed burn but quickly grew out of…

Three tornadoes confirmed in Lancaster, Chester counties

Posted on May 7, 2020May 7, 2020 by WeatherPreppers

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Three tornadoes, one of which grew to the strength of an EF-2 with winds of 115 mph, impacted portions of southern Chester and Lancaster counties in South Carolina Tuesday evening, the National Weather Service confirmed Wednesday after initial storm investigations in the impacted areas. The severe thunderstorm was placed under a Tornado Warning as it moved south of the City of Chester around 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. The severe storm dropped golf ball…

Two tornadoes confirmed in Lancaster, Chester counties

Posted on May 7, 2020May 7, 2020 by WeatherPreppers

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Two tornadoes, one of which grew to the strength of an EF-2 with winds of 115 mph, impacted portions of southern Chester and Lancaster counties in South Carolina Tuesday evening, the National Weather Service confirmed Wednesday after initial storm investigations in the impacted areas. The severe thunderstorm was placed under a Tornado Warning as it moved south of the City of Chester around 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. The severe storm dropped golf ball…

Damage caused by severe weather in Chester County

Posted on May 6, 2020May 6, 2020 by WeatherPreppers

CHESTER COUNTY, S.C. — A storm late Tuesday night turned deadly when a man was struck by lightning. The victim was 32-year-old Sirmorio Davis from Chester County. The severe weather damaged homes and left several without power. It’s a scene of utter destruction, as a confirmed tornado tore through Chester County, South Carolina. Full of fear, Great Falls resident, Linda Hinson recalls last night. “I’ve never seen nothing like this,” Hinson said. “We all just…

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