April 2021 – Page 9 – Weather Preppers

Wildfire closes portion of Big Bend National Park in West Texas

Posted on April 9, 2021April 9, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

A large wildfire has closed portions of Big Bend National Park. Officials first received reports of a column of smoke on the southern edge of the South Rim of the Chisos Mountains around 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 8, according to a news release from National Park Service. By Friday morning, authorities said the fire had spread across 15-20 acres of the West Texas national park. The forecast shows the winds will blow westward on Friday,…

'Average' hurricane season now includes more storms, NOAA says

Posted on April 9, 2021April 9, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

It’s not just your imagination. The average Atlantic hurricane season is busier than it used to be. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the average hurricane season now includes 14 named storms and seven hurricanes–up from 12 and 6 respectively. The average number of major hurricanes remains unchanged at three. “These updated averages better reflect our collective experience of the past 10 years, which included some very active hurricane seasons,” said Matt…

NOAA increases 'average' number of storms starting with 2021 Atlantic hurricane season

Posted on April 9, 2021April 9, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

Average number of Atlantic hurricanes grows, 2021 could be another active season

Posted on April 9, 2021April 9, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

Although predictions for the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season are still a month away, NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center said the average number of storms has increased.

NOAA: Average number of Atlantic hurricanes grows after record-breaking 2020 season

Posted on April 9, 2021April 9, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

By Jessica Patrick, WRAL multiplatform producer Although predictions for the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season are still a month away, NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center said the average number of storms has increased. NOAA said Friday that the new 30-year average, spanning from 1991 to 2020, has increased to 14 named storms and seven hurricanes each year. The previous period, based from 1981 to 2010, called for an average of 12 named storms, six hurricanes, and three…

Areas north of Triangle under expanded Level 2 risk for severe weather

Posted on April 9, 2021April 9, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

By WRAL Severe Weather Center Raleigh, N.C. — After nearly a week of dry weather, scattered thunderstorms are possible for the next few afternoons. Most of the WRAL viewing area is under a Level 1 risk for severe weather on Friday, and areas from the Triangle northward, including Durham and Roxboro, are under a Level 2 risk. WRAL meteorologist Aimee Wilmoth said strong winds and hail will be the biggest threats, and there is a…

Strong storms, some tornadoes expected across parts of South

Posted on April 9, 2021April 9, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

April 9, 2021Updated: April 9, 2021 8:14 a.m. JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A storm system taking aim at the South could bring the threat of damaging winds and tornadoes to the region, forecasters said. At least a few tornadoes are expected Friday in parts of northeast Louisiana and Mississippi, according to the national Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Oklahoma. The threat will continue into the overnight hours, forecasters said. Large hail will also be possible in…

44 Round Rock families impacted by townhome evictions caused by winter storm damage

Posted on April 9, 2021April 9, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

A Williamson County judge granted a temporary restraining order requiring the property management to continue paying for hotels for a few tenants until April 14. ROUND ROCK, Texas — When the February winter storms hit Texas, many Central Texas homes and apartments were damaged due to things like water pipes bursting. That was true for the Townhomes at Double Creek, a low-income housing complex where storm damage repairs forced residents to stay at hotels as…

Sunny, warm start to Friday, but severe weather is possible this evening

Posted on April 9, 2021April 9, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — Central North Carolina is under a level 1 risk for severe weather Friday. Most of the day will be sunny and warm, but there is a chance that strong storms will pop up in the evening. Areas farther north, near Virginia, will have a higher chance of receiving rain and possibly severe storms. Get weather on the ABC11 News app. Rain will not wash out the entire ABC11 viewing area. Instead,…

Triangle under Level 1 risk for severe weather on Friday

Posted on April 9, 2021April 9, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

By WRAL Severe Weather Center Raleigh, N.C. — After nearly a week of dry weather, scattered thunderstorms are possible for the next few afternoons. An approaching cold-front will increase the chances for rain, according to WRAL meteorologist Kat Campbell. Track rain with the DualDoppler5000 Most of the WRAL viewing area is under a Level 1 risk for severe weather on Friday. The day will start out mostly sunny and quiet. A few spotty storms could…

Scientists predict 'above average' hurricane season in 2021

Posted on April 8, 2021April 8, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

Hurricane experts shared their predictions on April 8 for what is expected to be a “well above average” hurricane season this year. Dr. Phil Klotzbach presented his team’s research this morning at the National Tropical Weather Conference, where he announced a prediction of 17 named storms during the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season. Klotzbach broke down the 17 named storms, which he considers a “well above average” hurricane season, predicting eight will become hurricanes and four…

2021 Atlantic hurricane season expected to be more active than normal

Posted on April 8, 2021April 8, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

Meteorologists at Colorado State University are predicting another above average Atlantic hurricane season with 17 named storms. AUSTIN, Texas — Dr. Philip Klotzbach and the team of meteorologists at Colorado State University have issued their forecast for the upcoming Atlantic hurricane season, and they are calling for another busy season. The seasonal outlook forecasts above-average tropical storm and hurricane activity, and a higher than normal likelihood of a major hurricane striking the U.S. coastline, including…

Atlantic hurricane season 2021: 8 hurricanes predicted in 'above average' season

Posted on April 8, 2021April 8, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

More forecasters and researchers believe the 2021 hurricane season will be above average, according to predictions released Thursday by Dr. Phil Klotzbach from Colorado State University. Klotzbach, a hurricane expert, presented his team’s findings at the National Tropical Weather Conference. The team at Colorado State expects 17 named storms and 8 hurricanes, with four of those predicted to be major storms. Klotzbach said probabilities show at least one major hurricane will make landfall on each…

Colorado State researchers release 2021 hurricane forecast

Posted on April 8, 2021April 8, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

Hurricane researchers predict 2021 Atlantic season to be above average

Posted on April 8, 2021April 8, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

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