April 2021 – Page 7 – Weather Preppers

Wildfire at Big Bend National Park is nearly 1,000 acres

Posted on April 13, 2021April 13, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

A wildfire burning in Big Bend National Park is getting bigger and bigger. The fire grew from an initial 15 acres to nearly 900 acres by Tuesday. It appears to have started at a campsite near the Laguna Meadow Trail on April 8, but the official cause is still under investigation. NEW TRUCK JUST DROPPED: Is Jeep’s weird ‘Texas’ truck just what we need? It all unfolded on Twitter. The first report of smoke was…

Hurricane Forecasters Predict Another Busy Season – 4 Thoughts

Posted on April 13, 2021April 13, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

^ Keep Houston Press Free I Support Local Community Journalism Support the independent voice of Houston and help keep the future of Houston Press free. As Houston winter weather (i.e. cool-ish temperatures) gives way to spring, the flowers start blooming, everything looks green again and the first forecasts of the Atlantic hurricane season begin hitting the web. For sports fans, think of these as early mock drafts, but with significantly more science. The first of…

Flooding From Hurricane Harvey Polluted Coral Reefs More Than 100 Miles Offshore

Posted on April 12, 2021April 12, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

An abundance of sea life inhabits the Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary. Researchers found pollution from flood runoff reached the marine sanctuary. Flooding from major storms like Hurricane Harvey polluted coral reefs more than 100 miles offshore, according to a new study by researchers at local universities, including Rice and Texas A&M. “Those are not the reefs that we typically would think are in danger of being affected by floodwaters from the land,” said…

A third tornado confirmed from Saturday evening's storms

Posted on April 12, 2021April 12, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

The NWS continues to survey the damage from Saturday’s storms and has now confirmed the third tornado with more confirmations possible later Monday. DYSARTSVILLE, N.C. — Confirmed Tornado: The National Weather Service can now confirm that there was a tornado that occurred in McDowell County, four miles ESE of Nebo, North Carolina, on Saturday, April 10. McDowell County Tornado Facts: Rating: EF0 Estimated Peak Wind: 80 mph Path Length: 0.6168 miles Path width: 180 yards…

San Antonio area could see severe weather including hail and damaging winds

Posted on April 12, 2021April 12, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

Candice Avila-Garcia, mySA.com / San Antonio Express-News April 12, 2021Updated: April 12, 2021 8:51 a.m. 1of5 There is a marginal risk for severe weather in the San Antonio area Monday evening. National Weather ServiceShow MoreShow Less 2of5 Rain chances will continue for the rest of the week as a cold front arrives in the area. National Weather ServiceShow MoreShow Less 3of5 4of5 San Antonio will see a high close to 90 degrees, forecasters say. National Weather ServiceShow…

A friendship solid as ice: Carolina Hurricanes forward Jordan Martinook forges special bond with 12-year-old fan with Down syndrome

Posted on April 11, 2021April 11, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — The Carolina Hurricanes are still on top of their division as we head into the final month of the regular season – the players say having the fans back in the building makes a huge difference especially as we near the playoffs – and there’s one 12-year-old fan who stole the show this weekend reminding us all that sometimes it is bigger than sports. Throughout the pandemic – with social distancing…

Beautiful Sunday evening awaits as central NC dodges severe weather

Posted on April 11, 2021April 12, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

By WRAL Severe Weather Center Raleigh, N.C. — Despite severe weather threats entering the day, Sunday turned into one of the nicest days of the year. “We thought that cold front could produce a few showers and a few storms this afternoon, but luckily it’s just too weak,” meteorologist Zach Maloch said. Instead, the weather couldn’t really be much nicer. “Make those evening plans, get out for a walk, it is beautiful out there,” Maloch…

50-acre Bastrop County wildfire 50% contained

Posted on April 11, 2021April 11, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

According to the Bastrop County Office of Emergency Management, the fire is burning in the vicinity of Cassel Way, Kelly Road and 1441. BASTROP COUNTY, Texas — Evacuations have been lifted as a 50-acre wildfire continues to burn in Bastrop County on Saturday night. The fire was originally reported as 100 acres but crews have since updated that measurement. According to the Bastrop County Office of Emergency Management, the fire is burning in the vicinity…

EF-1 tornado confirmed by NWS in Oconee County, South Carolina

Posted on April 11, 2021April 11, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

Multiple Tornado Warnings were sounded along a line of severe storms Saturday evening. One tornado was confirmed with more to follow. SENECA, S.C. — Saturday evening (April 10, 2021) a strong line of storms rolled through South and North Carolina. A trail of damage was left starting in Seneca, South Carolina, and ending around Morganton, North Carolina. This shortwave was rotating all the way through the Carolinas, and this spawned a trail of Tornado Warnings…

Tornado confirmed near Seneca, South Carolina

Posted on April 11, 2021April 11, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

Tornado confirmed in Seneca, South Carolina

Posted on April 11, 2021April 11, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

Evacuations lifted as firefighters battle Bastrop County wildfire

Posted on April 11, 2021April 11, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

According to the Bastrop County Office of Emergency Management, the fire is burning in the vicinity of Cassel Way, Kelly Road and 1441. BASTROP COUNTY, Texas — Evacuations have been lifted as a 100-acre wildfire continues to burn in Bastrop County on Saturday night. According to the Bastrop County Office of Emergency Management, the fire is burning in the vicinity of Cassel Way, Kelley Road and 1441. All of Cassel Way and west of Kelley…

FORECAST: Severe weather done, but some heavy rain continues

Posted on April 11, 2021April 11, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

Author: WCNC Staff, Brad Panovich, Chris Mulcahy, Larry Sprinkle, Iisha Scott Published: 12:41 PM EST March 6, 2019 Updated: 10:41 PM EDT April 10, 2021 CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Tonight: Cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms developing through about 11 pm. Some of these storms could be strong to severe with gusty winds and small hail. The slower-moving storms could cause some flash flooding as well. Then we should see some drier air moving in as…

FORECAST: Severe weather done not we clear out.

Posted on April 11, 2021April 11, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

Author: WCNC Staff, Brad Panovich, Chris Mulcahy, Larry Sprinkle, Iisha Scott Published: 12:41 PM EST March 6, 2019 Updated: 9:49 PM EDT April 10, 2021 CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Tonight: Cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms developing through about 11 pm. Some of these storms could be strong to severe with gusty winds and small hail. The slower-moving storms could cause some flash flooding as well. Then we should see some drier air moving in as…

Tracking severe weather in the area

Posted on April 11, 2021April 11, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

Wind gusts were expected to get up to 45 mph in the impacted areas. BURKE COUNTY, N.C. — Tornado warnings were in effect for several counties in the area and expired at 9 p.m. Burke, McDowell, Rutherford and Caldwell counties were all under warnings at some point, but all warnings in the area have been canceled or expired. Strong thunderstorms were also forecast to impact Cabarrus, eastern Lincoln, southeastern Iredell, Mecklenburg, southwestern Rowan, eastern Gaston,…

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