August 2021 – Page 9 – Weather Preppers

Ida intensifies in the Gulf, expected to make landfall in Louisiana as a major hurricane

Posted on August 28, 2021August 28, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

Hurricane Ida is forecast to go through rapid intensification as it nears the Louisiana coast tomorrow. A Category 3 or 4 hurricane is possible at landfall. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The historic peak of hurricane season is September 10, but it is late August and September that some of the more notable storms have formed and even impacted the Carolinas. Hurricane Ida is expected to impact the northern Gulf coast tomorrow. Here in the Carolinas, notable…

Louisiana braces for 'life-altering' Hurricane Ida

Posted on August 28, 2021August 28, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Residents across Louisiana’s coast Saturday were taking one last day to prepare for what is being described as a “life-altering” Hurricane Ida which is expected to bring winds as high as 140 mph (225 kph) when it slams ashore. A combination of voluntary and mandatory evacuations have been called for cities and communities across the region including New Orleans, where the mayor ordered a mandatory evacuation for areas outside the city’s…

EXPLAINER: Is New Orleans protected from a hurricane?

Posted on August 28, 2021August 28, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

New Orleans finds itself in the path of Hurricane Ida 16 years to the day after floodwalls collapsed and levees were overtopped by a storm surge driven by Hurricane Katrina. That flooding killed more than 1,000 people and caused billions in damage. But Ida arrives at the doorstep of a region transformed since 2005 by a giant civil works project and closer attention to flood control. The system already has been tested by multiple storms,…

Hurricane Ida threatens Texas: Follow the storm, spaghetti models

Posted on August 28, 2021August 28, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

Ida strengthened from a tropical storm into a hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico on Friday. The storm has maximum sustained winds of 80 mph, according to a 7 p.m. Central update from the National Hurricane Center. The storm is located 90 miles southwest of Havana, Cuba, and is moving northwest at 15 mph. This general movement should continue over the next few days. Cone of uncertainty: See the latest graphic from the NHC Satellite images: See latest satellite image…

Harris County tools can help you navigate flooding, hurricane season

Posted on August 27, 2021August 27, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

The Harris County Flood Control District’s Flood Warning System and hurricane alerts are easy ways to monitor conditions. HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — We’ve shown you the Flood Warning System put together by the Harris County Flood Control District before, but now’s a good time to remind you how to use it. The default map shows 24-hour rainfall totals, but you can toggle the time frame to look at the past two days or just the…

Governor Greg Abbott Readies Resources As Hurricane Ida Travels Through The Gulf

Posted on August 27, 2021August 27, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

AUSTIN (CBSDFW.COM) – Governor Greg Abbott has placed resources on standby along the Gulf Coast ahead of Hurricane Ida’s landfall early next week. Ida is forecasted to become a dangerous, major hurricane when it reaches the northern Gulf Coast on Sunday, August 29. Although Texas is anticipated to remain outside of Ida’s direct path, Southeast and East Texans should prepare for heavy rain, flooding, high winds, and potential extended power outages in the event that…

Gov. Abbott activates state resources as Hurricane Ida bears down on Gulf Coast

Posted on August 27, 2021August 27, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

AUSTIN – State resources are being marshalled along the Texas Coast in anticipation of Hurricane Ida’s expected landfall early next week, Gov. Greg Abbott said Friday. “We will continue to closely monitor this hurricane and take all necessary precautions to keep Texans safe,” the governor said in a statement. “Texans should follow the guidance and warnings of local officials and be mindful of potential flooding, high wind, and heavy rain.” Noting that forecasters predict Texas will not…

Gov. Cooper seeking disaster declaration for Fred’s flooding

Posted on August 27, 2021August 27, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

Flooding in Haywood County from Tropical Storm Fred on August 18, 2021 (Photo: WSPA/CBS News) RALEIGH, NC (AP) — Gov. Roy Cooper has asked President Joe Biden to issue a federal disaster declaration for North Carolina after last week’s major flooding and landslides in the mountains from the remnants of Tropical Storm Fred. Cooper wrote the Federal Emergency Management Agency on Friday seeking financial help for individuals, governments or nonprofits in up to seven western…

Ida rapidly intensifies into a hurricane, expected to make landfall in Louisiana as a Category 4

Posted on August 27, 2021August 27, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

Hurricane Ida is expected to make landfall along Louisiana’s Gulf Coast Sunday, likely as a Category 4 major hurricane. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The historic peak of hurricane season is September 10, but it is late August and September that some of the more notable storms have formed and even impacted the Carolinas. Newly formed Hurricane Ida is expected to impact the northern Gulf coast this weekend. It’s too early to tell if the Carolinas will…

New tools to help you navigate flooding, hurricane season

Posted on August 27, 2021August 27, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

Houston can learn from this New Orleans trick to save your car from flooding

Posted on August 27, 2021August 27, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

Houston could benefit from this tactic used by the city of New Orleans to save cars from flooding. Ahead of Hurricane Ida’s landfall this weekend, the city is opening up parking on medians throughout the city to allow drivers a chance to move their cars to higher ground before evacuating. Neutral ground parking will be allowed in #NOLA starting at noon on Saturday. Move vehicles to higher ground but don’t block intersections, sidewalks, or streetcar track….

Ida to make landfall in Louisiana as Cat. 3 hurricane on 16th anniversary of Katrina

Posted on August 27, 2021August 27, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

By WRAL Severe Weather Center Ida was upgraded to a hurricane on Friday afternoon as it moved over warm waters near the Gulf states. The storm is expected to be at or near major hurricane strength when it makes landfall near Louisiana late Sunday. That day also marks the 16th anniversary since Hurricane Katrina made landfall in the state. Ida has been rapidly gaining strength as it moved over Cuba — winds increased from 35…

Hurricane Ida's path poses 'worst-case scenario' threat to Gulf energy assets, analyst says

Posted on August 27, 2021August 27, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

Ida rapidly intensifies to a Category 1 hurricane, makes landfall on the Isle of Youth

Posted on August 27, 2021August 27, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

Hurricane Ida is expected to make landfall along Louisiana’s Gulf Coast Sunday, likely as a Category 3 major hurricane. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The historic peak of hurricane season is September 10, but it is late August and September that some of the more notable storms have formed and even impacted the Carolinas. Newly formed Hurricane Ida is expected to impact the northern Gulf coast this weekend. It’s too early to tell if the Carolinas will…

FORECAST: No break in the heat this weekend, tracking Hurricane Ida

Posted on August 27, 2021August 27, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

Locally, the hot and humid weather continues with little-to-no rain. In the tropics, Hurricane Ida expected to make a beeline for coastal Louisiana. Author: WCNC Staff, Brad Panovich, Chris Mulcahy, Brittany Van Voorhees (WCNC), KJ Jacobs, Larry Sprinkle Published: 12:41 PM EST March 6, 2019 Updated: 2:11 PM EDT August 27, 2021 CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Today: Hot and humid from today into the weekend. Highs will be in the low-mid 90s. with only a stray…

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