April 2021 – Page 2 – Weather Preppers

TIMELINE: Flash Flood Watch going into effect for much of southeast Texas

Posted on April 30, 2021April 30, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

The KHOU 11 Weather team is closely monitoring storms and heavy rain that will start to increase Friday morning. HOUSTON — A Flash Flood Watch is going into effect for much southeast Texas, beginning at 4 a.m. Friday and lasting through 7 a.m. Sunday morning. The areas under the Flash Flood Watch includes the following counties: Austin, Brazoria, Chambers, Colorado, Fort Bend, Galveston, Grimes, Harris, Jackson, Liberty, Matagorda, Montgomery, Polk, San Jacinto, Trinity, Walker, Waller,…

NWS confirms tornado touched down Wednesday evening in Medina County

Posted on April 30, 2021April 30, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

SAN ANTONIO — A day after destructive storms ripped through houses and businesses in communities west of San Antonio, the National Weather Service confirmed a tornado touched down and contributed to the damage. It remains to be seen, however, exactly how strong the twister was. A damage rating is expected Friday. The NWS says the tornado touched down “a few miles southeast of Hondo to a few miles south of Castroville.” Local communities were still…

Flooding and mudslides add to St. Vincent's volcano woes

Posted on April 30, 2021April 30, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

By KRISTIN DEANE, Associated Press KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent — Heavy rains poured down on the island of St. Vincent and the Grenadines on Thursday, causing flooding and mudslides that damaged some homes and further battered areas already burdened by heavy ashfall from eruptions of La Soufriere volcano. Authorities said there were no reports of deaths or injuries as the storm deluged the Caribbean nation for hours, with some areas receiving from 3 inches (7.5 centimeters)…

What is a 'QLCS'? The common cause for most of the tornadoes in the Carolinas

Posted on April 29, 2021April 29, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

A line of thunderstorms does not always form a straight line. When there are ‘kinks’ in the lines then a tornado can quickly spin up. This is not rare. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — What is a ‘QLCS’: A QLCS is an abbreviation for a Quasi-Linear Convective System. Sounds complicated, right? This can be simply defined as a strong line of thunderstorms that is ‘not’ perfectly straight. This is also known as a squall line. A typical…

TIMELINE: When to expect heavy rainfall in the Houston area; isolated street flooding possible

Posted on April 29, 2021April 29, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

The KHOU 11 Weather team is closely monitoring storms and heavy rain that will start to increase Friday morning. HOUSTON — Storms and rain will soon make their way to the Houston area with some isolated high water spots possible. The good news is, currently, we are not expecting widespread flooding, and the National Weather Service has not issued any watches or warning for our area. WEATHER ALERTS: Get the KHOU 11 mobile app and sign…

TIMELINE: When to expect heavy rainfall in the Houston are; isolated street flooding possible

Posted on April 29, 2021April 29, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

Storm updates: A possible tornado, hail, power outages and street flooding from storms in South Texas

Posted on April 29, 2021April 29, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

Several possible tornados threatened San Antonio and areas west of Bexar County overnight Wednesday into Thursday morning. SAN ANTONIO — Several Thunderstorm Warnings were in effect overnight into Thursday morning as a powerful storm cell moves across south Texas, nearing Bexar County. As the cell moved into San Antonio, the storm strength diminished greatly. A Severe Thunderstorm Warning and Tornado Watch were in effect for much of Bexar County but has since been canceled. Much…

Storm updates: A confirmed tornado, hail, power outages and street flooding from storms in South Texas

Posted on April 29, 2021April 29, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

Overnight storms: A confirmed tornado, hail, power outages and street flooding from storms in South Texas

Posted on April 29, 2021April 29, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

Wild weather overnight: A confirmed tornado, golf ball-sized hail and street flooding from storms in South Texas

Posted on April 29, 2021April 29, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

Several possible tornados threatened San Antonio and areas west of Bexar County overnight Wednesday into Thursday morning. SAN ANTONIO — Latest Updates Several Thunderstorm Warnings were in effect overnight into Thursday morning as a powerful storm cell moves across south Texas, nearing Bexar County. As the cell moved into San Antonio, the storm strength diminished greatly. A Severe Thunderstorm Warning and Tornado Watch were in effect for much of Bexar County but has since been…

Storms weakening across south Texas, but minor flooding at low crossings 'may still exist'

Posted on April 29, 2021April 29, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

Several possible tornados threatened San Antonio and areas west of Bexar County overnight Wednesday into Thursday morning. SAN ANTONIO — Current Watches and Warnings A Tornado Watch is in effect for Bandera, Blanco, Bexar, Dimmit, Frio, Gillespie, Kendall, Kerr, Kimble, Llano, Mason, McCulloch, Medina, Menard, San Saba, Schleicher, Sutton, Uvalde, and Zavala counties until 5 a.m. Latest Updates Several Thunderstorm Warnings were in effect overnight into Thursday morning as a powerful storm cell moves across south…

Tornado Watch remains in effect, but storms weakening across south Texas

Posted on April 29, 2021April 29, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

Pair of Tornado Warnings issued near Pearsall, Yancey | Severe Weather continues to threaten south Texas

Posted on April 29, 2021April 29, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

A Tornado Watch remains in effect across south Texas until 5 a.m.; the main threats are large hail, damaging wind gusts of up to 70 mph and isolated tornadoes. SAN ANTONIO — Current Watches and Warnings A Tornado Warning is in effect for portions Frio and Zavala counties north of Highway 57 heading east towards Pearsall. Lime-sized hail possible; residents should take cover immediately. A second Tornado Warning is in effect as issued for southwest Frio and far…

Forecast: Tornado Watch in effect until 5 AM

Posted on April 29, 2021April 29, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

The latest forecast from the KVUE Storm Team. Author: Jason Mikell, Shane Hinton (KVUE), Mariel Ruiz, Hunter Williams, Erika Lopez Published: 11:46 AM CST March 6, 2019 Updated: 1:07 AM CDT April 29, 2021 AUSTIN, Texas — * Tornado watch in effect for the entire KVUE viewing area until 5 AM. A severe weather threat is on going with scattered strong to severe storms that will be possible through early Thursday morning. Very large hail…

Severe Weather: Thunderstorm Warnings in effect across south Texas; Tornado Watch in effect until 5 a.m.

Posted on April 29, 2021April 29, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 11 p.m. The main threats are large hail, damaging wind gusts of up to 70 mph and isolated tornadoes. SAN ANTONIO — Current Watches and Warnings A Tornado Watch is in effect for Bandera, Blanco, Bexar, Dimmit, Edwards, Frio, Gillespie, Kendall, Kerr, Kimble, Kinney, Llano, Mason, Maverick, McCulloch, Medina, Menard, Real, San Saba, Schleicher, Sutton, Uvalde, Val Verde and Zavala counties until 5 a.m. A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in…

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