July 2020 – Weather Preppers

Wayne County residents know how to prepare for inland flooding

Posted on July 31, 2020July 31, 2020 by WeatherPreppers

By Luke Notestine, WRAL photojournalist Goldsboro, N.C. — The people of Wayne County are preparing the best way they know how for hurricane season. “Our emergency management guys have been pretty tied up all day long,” Joel Gillie, county spokesman, said Friday.They are really looking at those impacts and how they’re going to affect Wayne County.“ Parts of Wayne County like Seven Springs have been hit hard in the past with Hurricane Matthew and with…

NC Governor: Hurricane Brings 'Double Trouble' With Virus

Posted on July 31, 2020July 31, 2020 by WeatherPreppers

RALEIGH — North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper declared a state of emergency on Friday to help prepare for Hurricane Isaias, which he said will bring atypical challenges given the longstanding COVID-19 crisis. The emergency declaration, running concurrently with the one for the coronavirus in place for months, will help state and local governments respond more nimbly to the storm, Cooper said at a media briefing. The state already has adjusted its traditional shelter options to take social…

Hurricane Hanna One-Time Brush & Debris Collection

Posted on July 31, 2020July 31, 2020 by WeatherPreppers

CORPUS CHRISTI, TX- City of Corpus Christi Solid Waste crews will continue collecting storm related brush & debris from Hurricane Hanna on Monday, August 3, 2020.

Triangle faces chance for severe weather into early Saturday ahead of Isaias

Posted on July 31, 2020July 31, 2020 by WeatherPreppers

By WRAL Severe Weather Center Raleigh, N.C. — Before eastern North Carolina feels any impacts of what is now Hurricane Isaias sometime Monday, severe storms could rock the overnight hours into early Saturday. Meteorologist Kat Campbell reports a Level 1 risk for severe weather starting around 7 p.m. That chance will continue into the night and may linger into early Saturday. “Storm chances are really going to go up after 7 o’clock (Friday night), and…

Hurricane Isaias expected to weaken before hitting North Carolina as a tropical storm

Posted on July 31, 2020July 31, 2020 by WeatherPreppers

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — Hurricane Isaias has shifted slightly west and is expected to weaken and hit North Carolina as a tropical storm between late Monday or early Tuesday. As of 5 p.m., the hurricane is moving northwest at 15 mph with maximum sustained winds at 75 mph with gusts reaching up to 90 mph. Latest reconnaissance aircraft saw signs of an eye wall forming, which is likely the reason the National Hurricane Center predicts…

Gov. Roy Cooper declares state of emergency for NC ahead of Hurricane Isaias

Posted on July 31, 2020July 31, 2020 by WeatherPreppers

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — Gov. Roy Cooper has issued a state of emergency for the state of North Carolina ahead of Hurricane Isaias, which is expected to hit the state sometime next week. As of 2 p.m., the storm is tracking toward the East Coast and is expected to hit North Carolina as a Category 1 Hurricane on Monday or Tuesday. However, there is still a lot of uncertainty around the model, all of which…

Hurricane Isaias’ track remains uncertain, but here’s when the picture will become more clear

Posted on July 31, 2020July 31, 2020 by WeatherPreppers

Hurricane Isaias continues to track toward the east coast and most projections have the storm impacting the southeastern United States, including North Carolina, in the coming days.

‘Now is the time to prepare,’ Gov. Cooper declares a state of emergency ahead of Hurricane Isaias

Posted on July 31, 2020July 31, 2020 by WeatherPreppers

Hurricane Isaias is moving northwest, and North Carolina needs to be watching closely. The system could hit our coast early next week. RALEIGH, N.C. — Governor Roy Cooper declared a state of emergency ahead of Hurricane Isaias. The hurricane is expected to impact the coast Monday and Tuesday. Gov. Cooper said hurricane preparations will be more complicated with COVID-19. He said both evacuations and sheltering will be different this year due to COVID-19. “Now is…

WATCH LIVE | Gov. Cooper declares a state of emergency ahead of Hurricane Isaias

Posted on July 31, 2020July 31, 2020 by WeatherPreppers

RALEIGH, N.C. — Governor Roy Cooper and Emergency Management leaders are expected to give an update on North Carolina’s preparations for Hurricane Isaias. Hurricane Isaias is moving northwest, and North Carolina needs to be watching closely. The system could hit our coast early next week.

Gov. Cooper to give update on state’s preparations for Hurricane Isaias

Posted on July 31, 2020July 31, 2020 by WeatherPreppers

No plans for hurricane evacuation for South Carolina, governor says

Posted on July 31, 2020July 31, 2020 by WeatherPreppers

Isaias could threaten parts of South Carolina’s coast by the end of the weekend or Monday. COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster said he has no plans at this time to issue an evacuation order or a state of emergency as the state gets ready to deal with possible impacts from Hurricane Isaias. McMaster spoke Friday from the state’s emergency operations center alongside other state officials. Download the WLTX App Now for the latest…

Watch live: SC governor to update state's Hurricane Isaias preparations

Posted on July 31, 2020July 31, 2020 by WeatherPreppers

Isaias could threaten parts of South Carolina’s coast by the end of the weekend or Monday. COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster will speak to the public Friday afternoon about the state’s plans for possible impacts from Hurricane Isaias. McMaster is set to make remarks at 4 p.m. from the state’s emergency operations center alongside other state officials. WLTX will have live coverage both here online and on-air. Download the WLTX App Now for…

Watch live: SC governor to update state's Hurricane Isaias preparations at 4PM

Posted on July 31, 2020July 31, 2020 by WeatherPreppers

How COVID-19 will impact hurricane shelter plans in the Cape Fear

Posted on July 31, 2020July 31, 2020 by WeatherPreppers

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — Officials across the Cape Fear are keeping a close eye of Hurricane Isaias. In New Hanover County, the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) has already been busy preparing for what could be ahead. Assistant Director of Emergency Management Anna McRay emphasized we still have time to get ready. In case evacuations are necessary, the EOC says plan to stay elsewhere. McRay told WWAY both the CDC And FEMA require them…

Hurricane Isaias' track remains uncertain, but here's when the picture will become more clear

Posted on July 31, 2020July 31, 2020 by WeatherPreppers

RALEIGH (WTVD) — Hurricane Isaias continues to track toward the east coast and most projections have the storm impacting the southeastern United States, including North Carolina, in the coming days. Friday’s 2 p.m. update kept in line with earlier updates in the day that had increased the likelihood that the storm would push west or more inland. Hurricane Isaias maximum sustained winds are at 75 miles per hour with gusts up to 90 miles per…

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