July 2020 – Page 7 – Weather Preppers

#TBT: Bob Hall Pier has weathered several hurricanes since 1950

Posted on July 28, 2020July 28, 2020 by WeatherPreppers

Bob Hall Pier on North Padre Island has been a major fishing and recreation spot since it was built in 1950.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott visits following Hurricane Hanna

Posted on July 28, 2020July 28, 2020 by WeatherPreppers

Texas Gov. Greg Abbot meet with Nueces and Kleberg County officials following Hurricane Hanna

Tropical storm warning issued for Puerto Rico, Caribbean

Posted on July 28, 2020July 28, 2020 by WeatherPreppers

Potential Tropical Cyclone 9 (Photo: WWAY) MIAMI (AP) — Forecasters have issued a tropical storm warning for Puerto Rico and other parts of the Caribbean as officials expect a disturbance in the Atlantic to soon strengthen into a tropical storm. The National Hurricane Center in Miami said Tuesday morning that warnings have been issued for Puerto Rico, the British and U.S. Virgin Islands and numerous other islands including Antigua, Barbuda, Martinique and Montserrat. – Advertisement…

After Hurricane Hanna: Here's what to know about access to Corpus Christi area beaches

Posted on July 28, 2020July 28, 2020 by WeatherPreppers

CLOSE Gilbert Landin has owned sailboats in the Corpus Christi downtown marina since 1980. His boat was safe from Hurricane #Hanna despite Lawrence St. T-head flooding. Corpus Christi Caller Times Due to damage and cleanup efforts following Hurricane Hanna, Nueces County and Corpus Christi will continue to restrict vehicular access to Bay and Gulf Beaches until Saturday, August 1 at 6 a.m. Vehicular restrictions include golf carts and all-terrain vehicles. Buy Photo A barricade blocks…

Beach area near Bob Hall Pier closed to clean up debris from Hurricane Hanna

Posted on July 28, 2020July 28, 2020 by WeatherPreppers

CLOSE Here’s a shot from the beach of the damage. Corpus Christi Caller Times A portion of the beach near the Hurricane Hanna-damaged Bob Hall Pier will be closed long-term to clean up debris. Scott Cross, director of coastal parks, said the area surrounding the parking lot near Bob Hall Pier will be closed immediately. That area is between Access Roads 4 and 6, he said. Hurricane Hanna made landfall Saturday at 5 p.m on Padre Island. The storm made…

Mayor McComb and City Officials to Meet with Governor Greg Abbott Regarding Hurricane Hanna Recovery Efforts

Posted on July 28, 2020July 28, 2020 by WeatherPreppers

CORPUS CHRISTI, TX – Later this morning, Mayor Joe McComb will meet with Governor Greg Abbott and Texas Division of Emergency Management Chief, Nim Kidd. The Governor is in Corpus Christi to survey storm damage left by Hurricane Hanna. The group will discuss the storm damage, response options, and long-term recovery for the Corpus Christi community. After the briefing, Governor Abbott will hold a press conference at Texas A&M – Corpus Christi at 12 noon.

VERIFY: Video claiming Texas-Mexico border wall collapsed during Hurricane Hanna is from last month

Posted on July 28, 2020July 28, 2020 by WeatherPreppers

The video was posted to social media with a caption claiming that it was taken during the recent hurricane, but it’s really from a high-wind event in June. HOUSTON — You may have seen a video pop up in your Facebook or Twitter feeds appearing to show a section of the border wall collapsing during a storm. The video has been viewed millions of times in the past 24 hours. The reporter who posted the…

RGV COVID-19: Casi 1,000 nuevos casos reportados en Condados de Cameron e Hidalgo

Posted on July 28, 2020July 28, 2020 by WeatherPreppers

Click here to read the latest updates in English. Texas Public Radio le brinda información actualizada sobre el COVID-19 en el Valle del Río Grande y en el área de San Antonio. Puede encontrar las últimas noticias en español en “TPR Noticias: COVID-19″ aquí. Lunes 27 de julio Hasta el 27 de julio, más de 26,000 casos de COVID-19 fueron confirmados en los cuatro condados del Valle del Río Grande. Una región del Sur de…

Hawaii battles complacency after another hurricane near-miss

Posted on July 28, 2020July 28, 2020 by WeatherPreppers

By AUDREY McAVOY, Associated Press HONOLULU — Hurricane Douglas joined a long list of hurricanes that have come near the Hawaiian Islands but didn’t cause major damage. Kauai Mayor Derek Kawakami said such experiences unfortunately help people become complacent and think disaster will never strike them. “What we’re really concerned about is Mother Nature — there’s no way you can control her. And the one time that she does decide to not send a message…

Deaths And Missing People Reported From Tropical Depression Hanna In Mexico

Posted on July 27, 2020July 28, 2020 by WeatherPreppers

As Hurricane Hanna barreled through the Atlantic Ocean this weekend, Texas and Mexico both braced for calamity, but it was Mexico that saw death. According to Mexican newspaper accounts, the bodies of a 7-year-old girl and her mother were found Monday in Saltillo, near Monterrey in northeastern Mexico, after the van they were in ran out of gas and was dragged down an overflowing tributary. They were swept away by the current. Some family members…

County and City Access to Beaches After Hurricane Hanna

Posted on July 27, 2020July 28, 2020 by WeatherPreppers

CORPUS CHRISTI, TX – Due to Hurricane Hanna damage and cleanup efforts, along with the closure of vehicular access to Gulf Beaches which was ordered on July 15, 2020, Nueces County and the City of Corpus Christi will continue to temporarily restrict vehicular access to Bay and Gulf Beaches within Nueces County through Saturday, August 1, 2020, at 6:00 AM. The vehicular restrictions include golf carts and all-terrain vehicles. BAY BEACHES: North Beach and McGee…

City official: Just two families arrive in SA after evacuating from Hurricane Hanna

Posted on July 27, 2020July 27, 2020 by WeatherPreppers

Freeman Coliseum was designated a reception site for evacuees from the coast. One San Antonio woman shared her experience in the storm while in Corpus Christi. SAN ANTONIO — A warm breeze and crashing waves were what Jessica Vidaurri was looking forward to during her relaxing weekend on the coast; and a warm breeze and crashing waves are unfortunately what she and her husband got. “We didn’t really know it was going to become this…

Thousands of Texans remain without power in the aftermath of Hurricane Hanna

Posted on July 27, 2020July 27, 2020 by WeatherPreppers

Two days after Hurricane Hanna touched down in South Texas, thousands remained without power and communities were grappling with how to deal with the damage caused by flooding and strong winds. The storm, which made landfall as a Category 1 hurricane Saturday evening at Padre Island, packed sustained winds as high as 90 mph before weakening into a tropical storm early Sunday and moving into northern Mexico. It was the first hurricane of the 2020…

Despite Viral Video, Hurricane Hanna Probably Didn't Blow Down Trump's Border Wall

Posted on July 27, 2020July 27, 2020 by WeatherPreppers

click to enlarge Shutterstock Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, folks. A video making the social media rounds Sunday that purported to show Hurricane Hanna flattening a section of Trump’s border wall is likely weeks old and not from the Texas coast, according to federal officials. Section of Donald Trump’s ‘indestructible’ border wall COLLAPSES https://t.co/qGco2V2DRv — Daily Mail US (@DailyMail) July 27, 2020 While we’re sure plenty of folks were cheering at what…

Small tornado damaged trees, power lines east of San Antonio this weekend, National Weather Service confirms

Posted on July 27, 2020July 27, 2020 by WeatherPreppers

The EF0 tornado touched down around 5:10 a.m. Sunday along Hwy 87. LA VERNIA, Texas — A small EF0 tornado touched down south of La Vernia early Sunday morning, the National Weather Service confirmed Monday. According to preliminary damage survey results, the tornado touched down around 5:10 a.m. along Hwy 87, two miles north of Sutherland Springs. The National Weather Service estimates peak wind gusts reached 70 miles per hour. The storm had a max width…

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