August 2020 – Page 62 – Weather Preppers

Hurricane Isaías to head towards the southeast coast of Florida tonight

Posted on August 1, 2020August 1, 2020 by WeatherPreppers

Isaías is a Category 1 hurricane with sustained winds at 75 mph winds and estimated wind gusts as high as 100 mph. Currently, this lopsided and ragged storm is over the Bahamas and will continue to turn NW moving around 10-15 mph (12 mph as of most recent update). The track is taking it up the east coast of Florida and into the Carolina by Monday and Monday night. Isaias has been struggling to remain…

Pender County talks Hurricane Isaias preparations

Posted on August 1, 2020August 1, 2020 by WeatherPreppers

Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter Pender County (Photo: Pender County) PENDER COUNTY – Pender County Emergency Management is monitoring Hurricane Isaias as it moves in the Atlantic Ocean. The Pender County Office of Emergency Management (EOC) urges residents to use this weekend to prepare. – Advertisement – The EOC, while not fully activated, has staged equipment and personnel for a hurricane. Now is the time for residents to prepare using a checklist of supplies…

NASA, SpaceX keeping close eye on Hurricane Isaias ahead of bringing astronauts back to Earth

Posted on August 1, 2020August 1, 2020 by WeatherPreppers

As of the latest advisory, there are hurricane warnings along the east coast of Florida. This could impact where the astronauts could splashdown. CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Two history-making astronauts are gearing up to return to Earth this weekend. But NASA and SpaceX are keeping a close eye on weather developments around Florida, specifically regarding Hurricane Isaias, which strengthened Thursday night. While there is still much uncertainty with this storm, the forecast cone does take…

Carolina Hurricanes skate toward the NHL playoffs with 3-2 win in Game 1

Posted on August 1, 2020August 1, 2020 by WeatherPreppers

The Carolina Hurricanes made history this afternoon winning the inaugural game in the NHL’s qualifying round — beating the New York Rangers 3-2. A huge win given the 75 percent probability of winning a best of five series when winning the first game, according to Google. This would be the first-ever neutral-site postseason game in Canes franchise history. With no fans to draw energy from, the Canes came out and created their own electricity. Just…

Bald Head Island declares state of emergency ahead of Hurricane Isaias

Posted on August 1, 2020August 1, 2020 by WeatherPreppers

Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter Bald Head Island BALD HEAD ISLAND, NC (WWAY) — In response to the predicted weather effects associated with Hurricane Isaias, the Village of Bald Head Island has declared as State of Emergency. This comes one day after Governor Roy Cooper issued a statewide State of Emergency. – Advertisement – The Village has also prohibited visitors on daytrips for recreational purposes from coming to the island, effective immediately. In a…

Tracking Hurricane Isaias: 2 p.m. Saturday update

Posted on August 1, 2020August 1, 2020 by WeatherPreppers

The latest information on the projected path of Hurricane Isaias As of 11 a.m. Saturday, Hurricane Isaias was making landfall on the Northern Andros Island and is expected to approach the southeast coast of Florida later in the day. The storm is still moving northwest near 12 mph. A general northwestward motion with some decrease in forward speed is expected for the next day, followed by a north-northwestward motion motion by late Sunday, according to…

5 more deaths in New Hanover County this week, hurricane preparations underway

Posted on August 1, 2020August 1, 2020 by WeatherPreppers

Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter The New Hanover County Government Center (Photo: Matt Bennett/WWAY) NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) – New Hanover County health officials were notified of five deaths of county residents from COVID-19 this week, while county officials also prepare for potential impacts of Hurricane Isaias. Health officials continue to monitor 10 outbreaks and clusters of COVID-19 in congregate living and child care settings in New Hanover County, down from 13 last…

Hurricane Isaías leveling out as Florida is less than a day a way

Posted on August 1, 2020August 1, 2020 by WeatherPreppers

Isaías is a category 1 hurricane with sustained winds at 80 mph winds and estimated wind gusts as high as 100 mph. Currently, this lopsided and ragged storm is over the Bahamas and will continue to turn NW moving around 10-15 mph (12 mph as of most recent update). The track is taking it up the east coast of Florida and into the Carolina by Monday and Monday night. The storm should start to weaken…

Hurricane Isaias: 3 things to know

Posted on August 1, 2020August 1, 2020 by WeatherPreppers

North Carolina readies emergency shelters and residents begin to evacuate as Hurricane Isaias churns toward Florida’s east coast this weekend The Category 1 hurricane, with current winds up to 80 mph, blew over the Bahamas Saturday morning, downing trees and tearing off roofing. On Friday, Gov. Roy Cooper issued a State of Emergency for North Carolina as millions of costal residents up and down the Southeast prepare. As Isaias approaches the U.S. mainland, here’s what…

Hurricane Isaias track shifts slightly west; quick-moving storm to bring heavy rain, strong winds to central North Carolina late Monday

Posted on August 1, 2020August 1, 2020 by WeatherPreppers

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — As of 11 a.m. Saturday, Isaias remains a Category 1 hurricane making its way through the Bahamas. The storm is traveling with maximum sustained winds of 80 mph with gusts up to 100 mph and is moving northwest at 12 mph. Wind speeds decreased slightly from the 5 a.m. update Saturday morning. Meteorologist Steve Stewart says there’s a lot of dry air on Florida’s coast, so Isaias will most likely hold…

Hurricane Isaias approaching Florida late Saturday as Category 1 storm before turning north toward North Carolina

Posted on August 1, 2020August 1, 2020 by WeatherPreppers

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — As of 5 a.m. Saturday, Isaias remains a Category 1 hurricane making its way through the Bahamas. The storm is traveling with maximum sustained winds of 85 mph with gusts up to 105 mph and is moving northwest at 12 mph. Meteorologist Steve Stewart says there’s a lot of dry air on Florida’s coast, so Isaias will most likely hold its form and not strengthen. Hurricane Isaias is expected to bring…

Tracking Hurricane Isaias: 11 a.m. Saturday update

Posted on August 1, 2020August 1, 2020 by WeatherPreppers

The latest information on the projected path of Hurricane Isaias

Houston forecast: Heavy rain, lightening on slow trek; tracking Hurricane Isaias

Posted on August 1, 2020August 1, 2020 by WeatherPreppers

Enjoy the rain if you get it, because that’s the only way afternoon temperatures won’t get into the mid-90s for the next few days. HOUSTON — Hotter temperatures have returned to Southeast Texas as high temps in the mid-90s are expected for the next several afternoons. There is, however, a scattered rain chance, especially on Friday and Saturday. GET ALERTS ON YOUR PHONE: Download the KHOU 11 app TRACK THE STORMS: Interactive radar By Saturday, a weak…

Two disasters in Nueces County as pandemic, hurricane response continue

Posted on August 1, 2020August 1, 2020 by WeatherPreppers

CLOSE Waves near Bob Hall Pier as Hurricane Hanna nears landfall Corpus Christi Caller Times Buy Photo Debris fought among boats in the heavily damaged Harbor Del Sol Marina the morning after Hurricane Hanna on Sunday, July 26, 2020. (Photo: Courtney Sacco/Caller-Times) Nueces County is, indefinitely, under two declarations of disaster – responding to COVID-19 spread, as well as Hurricane Hanna’s tear through landscape. Friday, county commissioners re-upped its disaster declaration for Hanna-related mitigation, first approved last week….

Hurricane Isaias approaching Florida late Saturday as Category 1 storm before turning north toward Carolinas

Posted on August 1, 2020August 1, 2020 by WeatherPreppers

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