August 2020 – Page 63 – Weather Preppers

Tracking Hurricane Isaias: 8 a.m. Saturday update

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

Sherry Jones Saturday Aug 1, 2020 at 8:02 AM The latest information on the projected path of Hurricane Isaias As of 8 a.m. Saturday, Hurricane Isaias was churning in the Caribbean and bringing heavy rain and winds to the Bahamas. The storm was moving northwest at about 12 mph, but some decrease in forward speed is expected, according to the latest update from the National Hurricane Center. A turn toward the north-northwest is expected by late Sunday. Isaias will likely…

Warning for beach-goers: Rip currents from Hurricane Isaias could be deadly

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

An often-invisible killer could be lurking — and it’s not sharks WILMINGTON — To the untrained eye, rip currents basically are invisible. Even worse, the narrow channels of fast-moving water often look like a calm area in an otherwise rough surf and are difficult to spot at eye level. In contrast to the breaking waves and white surf on either side, rip currents can look flat. As waves break on sandbars, rip currents form when…

Isaias could generate flooding downpours in Northeast next week

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

After bringing torrential rain and damaging winds to the Bahamas and part of the Florida east coast this weekend, Isaias is likely to have some impact on the northeastern United States next week following a potential landfall in the Carolinas on Monday. The ninth named storm of the 2020 Atlantic Tropical season, Isaias formed in the eastern Caribbean Sea on Wednesday evening. Northern islands of the Caribbean have been battered by heavy rainfall and strong winds,…

Hurricane Isaías grows a little stronger nearing Florida

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

Isaías is a hurricane with 85 mph winds and estimated wind gusts as high as 100 mph. Currently this lopsided storm is over the Bahamas and has turned NW moving around 15 mph. 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 after it brushes Florida. The amount of weakening will depend on how much interaction it has…

Hurricane Isaías takes aim at Florida

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

Isaías is a hurricane with 80 mph winds but slowly getting stronger over the Bahamas. The track is taking it up the east coast of Florida and into the Carolina by early next week. The storm should start to weaken after it brushes Florida. The amount of weakening will depend on how much interaction it has with Florida and the amount of wind shear. The farther west it goes the weaker it will be, the…

Tips for housing guests who may need assistance during Hurricane Isaias

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

By Julian Grace, WRAL anchor/reporter Raleigh, N.C. — Gov. Roy Cooper on Friday asked people to turn their homes into shelters for family and friends and to try and avoid going to public shelters when Hurricane Isaias impacts North Carolina. Residents who spoke to WRAL News said they are aware of the possible space shortage and concerns with the coronavirus pandemic and are willing to help. It seems many North Carolinians are not opposed to…

Water rescue team says it's ready if needed during Hurricane Isaias

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

Storm surge and flooding are typically some of the biggest threats to life and property during a hurricane or tropical storm. Locally, water rescue teams are gearing up for any possible effects of Isaias around here. Show Transcript HEAT. THE CENTER WILL FOLLOW STRICT COVID-19 SAFETY RULES AND YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO WEAR A MASK. >>> STORM SURGE AND FLOODING ARE TYPICALLY THE BIGGEST THREATS TO LIFE AND PROPERTY DURING A HURRICANE OR TROPICAL…

RGV COVID-19: Más de 30,000 Casos Reportados en el Valle del Río Grande

Posted on August 1, 2020August 1, 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. Viernes 31 de julio Hasta el 31 de julio, más de 30,000 casos de COVID-19 fueron confirmados en los cuatro condados del Valle del Río Grande. Este jueves, el Condado de…

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