June 2021 – Page 6 – Weather Preppers

Tropical Storm Claudette likely to form Friday, would bring rain to NC

Posted on June 18, 2021June 18, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

By WRAL Severe Weather Center Raleigh, N.C. — Potential tropical cyclone three has formed in the Gulf of Mexico and is expected to bring rain and strong storms to parts of the southeast, including North Carolina. As of 5 a.m. on Friday, the system is still a potential tropical cyclone with no closed or defined surface circulation. Once that develops, it will most likely become a tropical depression (if wind speeds are below 39 miles…

Tropical Storm Claudette expected to form today, bring rain to NC early next week

Posted on June 18, 2021June 18, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — The tropical system headed for the Gulf Coast could bring rain to North Carolina at the start of next week. According to the National Hurricane Center, Potential Tropical Cyclone 3 is located about 300 miles south of Morgan City, Louisiana. It has sustained winds of 35 miles per hour and is speeding up. It’s now moving north at about 14 miles per hour, which is good because the faster it goes…

Tropics: Tropical Storm Warning issued from LA to AL/FL Border

Posted on June 18, 2021June 18, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

Up to 12 inches of rain is expected across portions of the Central Gulf Coast beginning today. There will be a chance for First Coast inland storms by Sunday. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The National Hurricane Center began issuing advisories on Potential Tropical Cyclone Three on Thursday. This system does not yet have a clear center of circulation and, hence, cannot be defined as an official tropical cyclone. However, with high confidence that it will gradually…

Tropical system to bring heavy rain, flooding to Gulf Coast

Posted on June 18, 2021June 18, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

MIAMI (AP) — Forecasters predict a tropical system will bring heavy rain, storm surge and coastal flooding to the northern Gulf Coast as early as Friday and throughout the weekend. A tropical storm warning was already in effect for parts of Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama — extending from Intracoastal City, Louisiana, to the Alabama-Florida border, according to the National Hurricane Center in Miami. The poorly-organized disturbance was located early Friday about 390 miles (630 kilometers)…

Tropical storm warning issued for northern Gulf Coast

Posted on June 17, 2021June 17, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

MIAMI (AP) — A tropical storm warning was issued Thursday for parts of Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama as a potential tropical cyclone advanced toward the northern Gulf Coast. The warning extends from Intracoastal City, Louisiana, to the Alabama-Florida border, according to the National Hurricane Center in Miami. Heavy rainfall and flooding will likely be the most significant hazard, with the storm reaching the coast beginning on Friday, forecasters said. As of Thursday evening, the storm…

Tropics: Tropical Storm warnings now up from Louisiana to the Alabama/Fl. border

Posted on June 17, 2021June 17, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Our next name on the 2021 list for the Atlantic basin is Claudette. While there are no direct threats to us across the First Coast, the potential Gulf cyclone may send some tropical downpours our way (especially for inland areas) by Father’s Day and Monday. It’s a good reminder that hurricane season is here and the time to prepare is now. Make sure you have had conversations with your loved ones about…

City of Corpus Christi’s Final Two Hurricane Preparedness Free Sandbag Distribution Events

Posted on June 17, 2021June 17, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

CORPUS CHRISTI, TX – In preparation for hurricane season, which began June 1, the City’s Public Works Department planned to distribute free prefilled sandbags to the public in four different areas of the city throughout the month of June. Two of the four events took place last week. The final two events will take place on Saturday, June 19. Public Works crews will partner with military volunteers from Naval Air Station (NAS) Corpus Christi to distribute…

Carolina Hurricanes agree to 3-year extension for head coach Rod Brind'Amour

Posted on June 17, 2021June 17, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — The Carolina Hurricanes agreed to a three-year contract extension with head coach Rod Brind’Amour. Brind’Amour has led the Hurricanes to the playoffs in each of his first three seasons. This most recent season his team finished the regular season with the second best record in the league. There was little doubt that Brind’Amour would get an extension this offseason, and after signing the extension he said there was never a thought…

Lawsuit claims boat owners not liable for damage at Southport Marina following Hurricane Isaias

Posted on June 16, 2021June 16, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

Several boats damaged at Southport Marina after Hurricane Isaias. (Photo: Tela Diliberto/Tadphotos) SOUTHPORT, NC (WWAY) — When Hurricane Isaias tore through Southeastern North Carolina in August 2020, one place that sustained a lot of damage is Southport Marina. Following the storm, boats, docks and other pieces of equipment in the water were in piles, and some pieces of the docks were even blown onshore. – Advertisement – A federal lawsuit has been filed by boaters…

Whiteville volunteers prepare for Hurricane Preparedness event

Posted on June 16, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

Students fill bags with storm essentials. (photo: Peyton Furtado) WHITEVILLE, NC (WWAY) — Saturday, community groups in Whiteville are teaming up to hold a Hurricane Preparedness event. The drive-thru even will be held at the Whiteville fairgrounds from 10 am to noon, aiming to educate folks on area storms. – Advertisement – This week, a church youth group from Orlando is helping Community CPR prepare, putting together bags and getting supplies. Community CPR’s Wallyce Todd…

#TBT: Hurricane Anita gave Corpus Christi a good scare in 1977

Posted on June 16, 2021June 16, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

While hurricane forecasting has improved over the years, there will always be those near-misses. In 1977, Hurricane Anita was one for Corpus Christi. Anita began as a disturbance off the coast of Africa in mid August, crossing over Florida before hitting the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico and becoming a tropical depression on Aug. 29 when it was about 500 miles east-southeast of Corpus Christi. The following day the depression reached hurricane status, the first…

Will Tropical Storm Claudette form in the Gulf? Track spaghetti models here.

Posted on June 16, 2021June 16, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

A tropical disturbance in the Gulf could develop into a tropical storm in the coming days, according to the National Hurricane Center. The center increased the chance of formation for the tropical disturbance to 90% over the next five days in a Wednesday morning forecast. FEMA funding:Biden doubles funding for states, local communities in preparation of hurricanes and wildfires The system is projected to begin moving north Thursday. Heavy rains could also begin to affect portions of the…

THROWBACK: Hurricane Anita in 1977

Posted on June 16, 2021June 16, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

US West swelters in record-busting heat, risking wildfires

Posted on June 15, 2021June 16, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

By ANITA SNOW , Associated Press PHOENIX — Dangerous, record-busting heat spread across the U.S. Southwest on Tuesday and into parts of Utah, Montana and Wyoming as a dome of high pressure hovered over a large swath of the region, pushing temperatures into the triple digits this week and intensifying the risk for wildfires amid a long-running drought. Some of the highest temperatures were seen in bone-dry Arizona, where the National Weather Service forecast a…

Tropics: Tropical Storm Bill racing over the Atlantic, Gulf cyclone forming

Posted on June 15, 2021June 15, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The tropics are waking up! Bill has formed and is heading out to sea. The next cyclone will form in the Gulf and head north toward the Louisiana and Mississippi coasts by this weekend. There’s also a strong wave moving off the African coast into the Atlantic. This will have a low chance of development before wind shear and dry air inhibits any formation. It’s a good reminder that hurricane season is…

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