April 2021 – Page 4 – Weather Preppers

Severe thunderstorms, large hail, damaging winds possible for South Texas tonight

Posted on April 28, 2021April 28, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

There is a Level 3 (out of 5) enhanced risk Wednesday night for the Hill Country, Edwards Plateau and the Rio Grande region. SAN ANTONIO — There is an increasing threat for severe thunderstorms late Wednesday afternoon and evening. A Level 3 (out of 5) enhanced risk includes the Hill Country, Edwards Plateau and the Rio Grande region. Severe thunderstorms may produce large hail (2 inches or bigger in diameter), an isolated tornado, and damaging…

Severe thunderstorms, large hail, damaging winds possible for parts of South Texas tonight

Posted on April 28, 2021April 28, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

Youth hockey team coached by former Hurricane defenseman headed for Nationals

Posted on April 28, 2021April 28, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

For the past several years, former Hurricanes defenseman Aaron Ward has been the head coach of the Rogue Warriors youth hockey team. As high school seniors, now this is their swan song and they’re hoping to go out big. Ward and his team leave Wednesday for Green Bay, Wisconsin and the Nationals. “I don’t want to coach just anybody. I want to coach kids I’m invested in, and I’m fully invested in these kids.” Ward…

Tornado Watch issued as storms develop around San Antonio area

Posted on April 27, 2021April 28, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

News // Weather Expect more dreary weather this week Candice Avila-Garcia, Sarah Martinez, mySA.com / San Antonio Express-News April 27, 2021Updated: April 28, 2021 3:55 p.m. 1of8 Tornado watch issued for areas West of San Antonio. National Weather ServiceShow MoreShow Less 2of8 Severe weather threat continues for the San Antonio area. National Weather ServiceShow MoreShow Less 3of8 4of8 If you thought the sun was sticking around this time, think again. Josie Norris, Staff / San Antonio Express-NewsShow MoreShow…

Remembering the deadly April 2011 tornado outbreak in AL, TN, GA 10 years later

Posted on April 27, 2021April 27, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

On this day, a severe storm system produced a deadly super tornado outbreak that devastated Alabama and also caused destruction and deaths in Georgia and Tennessee. MACON, Ga. — April 27, 2011, is a date that many people living in the southeastern United States will never forget. On that day, a severe storm system produced a deadly tornado outbreak that devastated Alabama and also caused widespread destruction and deaths in Georgia, Mississippi, Tennessee, and Virginia….

San Antonio at a slight risk for flooding and severe weather

Posted on April 27, 2021April 27, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

Gloomy skies will stick around as the San Antonio area prepares for a cold front, bringing with it a potential for severe weather. Rain chances ramp up today with a pretty good chance for some precipitation this afternoon and evening, National Weather Service meteorologist Monte Oaks told MySA. San Antonio is at a marginal risk for severe weather on Tuesday. The greatest risk for severe storms is west of Bexar County. But San Antonio…

Alabama recalls 2011 tornado outbreak that killed hundreds

Posted on April 27, 2021April 27, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — With lowered flags and somber ceremonies, Alabama will pause Tuesday to mark the 10th anniversary of a horrific tornado outbreak that killed more than 250 people statewide, caused billions in damage and reshaped entire communities. Gov. Kay Ivey issued an order for flags statewide to be lowered to half-staff and proclaimed a “Day of Remembrance” for a “horrible event that has impacted the state of Alabama forever.” In Tuscaloosa, where dozens…

Pain, loss linger a decade after tornadoes hammer 6 states

Posted on April 26, 2021April 26, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

By JAY REEVES, Associated Press BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — For Tom Sanders, it’s the void left by the death of a cousin and the man’s wife, killed when a tornado mowed through a placid Alabama valley. To Markedia Wells, it’s the stolen innocence of her sons, who still get nervous anytime it starts raining. Darryl Colburn laments a lost way of life in his hometown, which was all but leveled in seconds. Waves of tornadoes pummeled…

Risk for severe weather canceled; Sunday will bring nicer weather

Posted on April 25, 2021April 25, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

We’re experienced a soggy start to the weekend on Saturday, but the Triangle has escaped the risk of severe storms. Temperatures started out chilly, with temps in the 40s and even in the 30s in some areas north of the Triangle, but warmed gradually throughout the afternoon. Most of the WRAL viewing area saw a fair amount of rain throughout the day. The potential for storms depended on a warm front that was approaching from…

Risk for severe weather canceled, leaving soggy, cool Saturday

Posted on April 24, 2021April 24, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

We’re looking at a wet start to the weekend on Saturday with a chance for thunderstorms.

Wildfire-fighting plane is shut down as fire season begins

Posted on April 24, 2021April 24, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

(Photo: KAKE) DENVER, CO (AP) — The world’s largest firefighting plane has been shut down just as Western states prepare for a wildfire season that fire officials fear could be worse than the average year. Tara Lee, a spokeswoman for Washington Gov. Jay Inslee, said Friday the state’s Department of Natural Resources was alerted to the shutdown of the Global SuperTanker. – Advertisement – The decision to cease the SuperTanker’s operations was first reported by…

Weather Alert: Severe weather still possible for tonight

Posted on April 24, 2021April 24, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

Another line of storms is pushing through to the coast. HOUSTON — We’re tracking severe weather across southeast Texas this evening. Some northern counties have already seen heavy rain, strong winds and hail. The counties north and west of Harris County, like Austin, Montgomery, and Polk, are more likely to see the worst of the severe weather and could get as much as 2 inches of rain Friday evening. Other areas should anticipate half an…

Weather Alert: Tornado watch for several area counties until 9 p.m.

Posted on April 23, 2021April 23, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

The storm system had wind gusts up to 60 mph and quarter-size hail when it rolled through Montgomery County earlier, according to the National Weather Service. HOUSTON — We’re tracking severe weather across southeast Texas this evening. There is currently a Tornado Watch in effect for Brazos, Chambers, Grimes, Harris, Montgomery, Polk, San Jacinto, Walker and Washington counties until 9 p.m. Some northern counties have already seen heavy rain, strong winds and hail. The counties…

Weather Alert: Tornado warning for Liberty, Polk, and San Jacinto counties until 6:45 p.m.

Posted on April 23, 2021April 23, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

Several counties are also under a tornado watch until 9 p.m. HOUSTON — We’re tracking the threat of severe weather across southeast Texas this afternoon and into tonight. A tornado warning has been issued for Liberty, Polk and San Jacinto counties until 6:45 p.m. There is currently a Tornado Watch in effect for Brazos, Chambers, Grimes, Harris, Montgomery, Polk, San Jacinto, Walker and Washington counties until 9 p.m. We could see widespread rain, storms gusty…

Weather alert: Tornado warning for Montgomery, Liberty, San Jacinto counties until 6:15pm.

Posted on April 23, 2021April 23, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

Several counties are also under a tornado watch until 9 p.m. HOUSTON — We’re tracking the threat of severe weather across southeast Texas this afternoon and into tonight. A tornado warning has been issued for Montgomery, Liberty and San Jacinto counties until 6:15 p.m. There is currently a Tornado Watch in effect for Brazos, Chambers, Grimes, Harris, Montgomery, Polk, San Jacinto, Walker and Washington counties until 9 p.m. We could see widespread rain, storms gusty…

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