May 2021 – Page 2 – Weather Preppers

Forest Service: Brunswick County with most wildfire activity on May 25 during drought

Posted on May 27, 2021May 27, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

Firefighter uniform (Photo: Pixabay) LUMBERTON, N.C. (WWAY) — The state’s Forest Service says that moderate drought conditions continue to impact about half of North Carolina, Raleigh, Durham, Fayetteville, Greenville and Wilmington. While the week is expected to remain hot and dry, an approaching cold front and thunderstorms may bring some relief to the region for the weekend. – Advertisement – N.C. Forest Service says that there were 25 fires in 12 of the 26 counties…

EF-1 tornado confirmed in Fayette County last week

Posted on May 27, 2021May 27, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

FAYETTE COUNTY, Texas — After experiencing active weather across Central Texas last week, the National Weather Service has confirmed details on the tornado in Fayette County from Tuesday, May 18. At 6:42 p.m., an EF-1 tornado occurred near Swiss Alp just west of Highway 77 and lasted for approximately 10 minutes. Peak winds were estimated to be around 100 mph. EF-1 tornadoes are considered to be weak systems with peak winds ranging from 86 to…

'I can't stop smiling' | WCNC Charlotte helps business secure $500,000 federal loan following storm damage

Posted on May 26, 2021May 26, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

While covering storm damage at Karessa Jackson’s business, WCNC Charlotte learned her federal pandemic loans never arrived. That changed in the days after. MATTHEWS, N.C. — A fallen tree that almost permanently closed a Matthews car shop led to a $500,000 federal loan that ended up saving the business. “God is good. I can’t believe it. I’m so grateful,” Independence Collision and Auto Repair owner Karessa Jackson said. “I can’t stop smiling. I truly feel…

'I can't stop smiling' | Storm damage allows WCNC Charlotte to help business secure $500,000 federal loan

Posted on May 26, 2021May 26, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

NWS: Confirmed tornado touched down in Lavaca County

Posted on May 26, 2021May 26, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

The EF-1 tornado moved northwest and severely damaged a small house as well as snapped large tree branches during storms on May 18. SAN ANTONIO — Video evidence and a National Weather Service storm survey confirmed that a tornado touched down on May 18 in Lavaca County. The EF-1 tornado moved northwest and severely damaged a small house as well as snapped large tree branches. After the tornado crossed CR 142, it crossed the Navidad…

Are these key items in your hurricane preparedness kit?

Posted on May 26, 2021May 26, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

HOUSTON — June 1 marks the official start of hurricane season, but there are things you can do ahead of time to prepare, such as making your kit and having a plan. A hurricane kit is great to have on stand by for any severe weather that comes our way. Here is a list of items that should be included. Some items you may have seen or heard of and other items will probably surprise…

Deadliest natural disaster in US history hit Galveston in 1900, forever changing hurricane preparedness

Posted on May 26, 2021May 26, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

The Great Storm of 1900 claimed the lives of 12,000 people, including 8,000 on the Island. No one saw it coming. GALVESTON, Texas — The Great Storm of 1900 got its name because back then they didn’t name hurricanes and this one was like nothing before it and nothing after it. Scientists at that time didn’t believe a catastrophic cyclone could form near Galveston because of how shallow the continental shelf is. Until September 8,…

Carolina Hurricanes beat Nashville Predators with 3-2 overtime win in Game 5, lead series 3-2

Posted on May 26, 2021May 26, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — Coach Rod Brind’Amour figured the puck would eventually have to bounce the right way for his Carolina Hurricanes. Fittingly, his captain was ready when it did. – Advertisement – Jordan Staal scored off a rebound at 2:03 of overtime to give the Hurricanes a 3-2 come-from-behind victory over the Nashville Predators on Tuesday night, pushing Carolina to a 3-2 lead in the first-round playoff series. Read more here.

Are hail storms becoming more frequent in South Texas?

Posted on May 26, 2021May 26, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

This spring, we’ve had hailstones and damage caused by a series of severe storms. But why is this year different from the past? SAN ANTONIO — It has been a busy severe weather season with hail damage like many of us have never seen before. But does that mean it will continue to get worse, or could this season have been a fluke? Meteorologist Jeremy Baker heads to the KENS 5 weather experts to find…

Flash Flood Watch expires for Houston area

Posted on May 26, 2021May 26, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

We could see more flash flooding today as rain pops up in the early afternoon hours — watch KHOU 11 News. HOUSTON — A Flash Flood Watch for the Houston area has been allowed to expire at 7 p.m. However, the chance for rain will return Wednesday morning. Rain chances remain high but drop down to about 50 percent compared to what we saw on Tuesday. We will see some scattered showers pop up through…

LIVE RADAR: Flash Flood Watch remains in effect until 7 p.m.

Posted on May 25, 2021May 25, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

We could see more flash flooding today as rain pops up in the early afternoon hours — watch KHOU 11 News. HOUSTON — Tuesday was another day of heavy downpours around the Houston area, but fortunately, we avoided any major flooding. RELATED: How to check bayou water levels and rainfall amounts RELATED: Jeff Lindner: We’ll want to watch our northwest and western communities today due to Flash Flood Watch Northern counties added to Flash Flood Watch…

LIVE RADAR: Storms popping up; Flash Flood Watch expanded to northern counties

Posted on May 25, 2021May 25, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

We could see more flash flooding today as rain pops up in the early afternoon hours — watch KHOU 11 News. HOUSTON — We’re looking at another round of scattered, heavy downpours across the Houston area again on Tuesday. Unlike Monday, today’s storms will mostly be a threat in the early afternoon hours. As of noon, we were watching heavy rain, especially north of Houston where a Flash Flood Watch has been expanded. RELATED: How to…

Jeff Lindner: We'll want to watch our northwest and western communities today due to Flash Flood Watch

Posted on May 25, 2021May 25, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

Harris County Meteorologist Jeff Lindner talks with KHOU 11 Meteorologist Chita Craft about Houston’s recent flood threat HOUSTON — KHOU 11 Meteorologist Chita Craft this morning spoke with Harris County Meteorologist Jeff Lindner about the recent flood threat in Houston and what we can expect with Tuesday’s weather. Lindner said Tuesday afternoon’s biggest threat is going to be, again, “if we see some of those really heavy rainfall rates in a short period of time…

LIVE RADAR: Storms popping up in the Houston area as Flash Flood Watch continues until 7 p.m.

Posted on May 25, 2021May 25, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

We could see more flash flooding today as rain pops up through the early afternoon hours — watch KHOU 11 News. HOUSTON — Storms rolled through the Houston area on Monday, causing a big mess on the roads. Will we see a repeat again today? Some parts of town yesterday got more than 7″ of rain, especially on the city’s northeast side. And on the south side, flooding was reported along Highway 288. Thankfully, the…

More heavy rain on the way: Flash Flood Watch continues until 7 p.m. tonight

Posted on May 25, 2021May 25, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

I-45 and Highway 288 are no longer impacted by Monday’s high water, but we could see more flash flooding today. HOUSTON — Storms rolled through the Houston area on Monday, causing a big mess on the roads. Will we see a repeat again today? Some parts of town yesterday got more than 7″ of rain, especially on the city’s northeast side. And on the south side, flooding was reported along Highway 288. Thankfully, the high…

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