September 2021 – Weather Preppers

Hurricanes Couldn’t Destroy Galveston’s Spirit. The Vacation Rental Boom Just Might.

Posted on September 30, 2021October 1, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

In the decade that she’s lived in Galveston, Cody Wright has become accustomed to a familiar routine each time a hurricane batters the city. As soon as it’s safe, she ventures into the streets to assess the damage and check on her neighbors, a simple gesture that has likely been practiced for as long as humans have occupied the vulnerable barrier island off the Texas Gulf Coast. But in the hours after Hurricane Nicholas washed…

Tracking Tropical Storm Victor and Hurricane Sam in the Atlantic

Posted on September 30, 2021September 30, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

Victor became the twentieth named storm of the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Tropical Storm Victor As of 5 p.m. Wednesday, Tropical Storm Victor formed in the eastern Atlantic Ocean. Victor is only the third time in history we have had a name starting with the letter ‘V’. Through Thursday and Friday, Victor will reach its peak intensity. Steady strengthening is a sure thing with prime water temperatures in the storm’s path but…

Very heavy rain causes flash floods in Slovenia's capital

Posted on September 30, 2021September 30, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

By The Associated Press LJUBLJANA, Slovenia — Very heavy rainfall has caused flash floods in Slovenia’s capital Ljubljana that interrupted a theatre show, surged inside homes, hospitals and other buildings, and forced hundreds of interventions by emergency crews, authorities said Thursday. The sudden storm caused the floods overnight after huge quantities of rain fell within a short period of time, officials said. Slovenia’s environmental authorities described the rain as a “once in two centuries event.”…

Tropical Storm Victor forms in the Atlantic Basin

Posted on September 29, 2021September 29, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

Victor became the twentieth named storm of the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Tropical Storm Victor As of 5 p.m. Wednesday, Tropical Storm Victor formed in the eastern Atlantic Ocean. Victor is only the third time in history we have had a name starting with the letter ‘V’. By Thursday night or Friday morning, Victor will become a hurricane and will reach its peak intensity by Saturday morning. Steady strengthening is a sure…

Hurricane Sam bringing a rough surf weekend to US East Coast

Posted on September 29, 2021September 30, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

By The Associated Press MIAMI — Beachgoers along the east coast of the United States should beware of life-threatening surf and rip currents this weekend as Hurricane Sam turns northward, the National Hurricane Center said Wednesday. Forecasters expect the Category 4 hurricane to remain at sea, but with top winds of 130 mph (215 kph), it’s already sending dangerous ocean swells to islands hundreds of miles (kilometers) away. “Right now we’re not forecasting it to…

Hurricane Sam bringing a rough surf weekend to East Coast

Posted on September 29, 2021September 29, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

Hurricane Sam on Sept. 29, 2021. (Photo: WWAY) MIAMI (AP) — It’s going to be a rough weekend in the water for beachgoers along the U.S. east coast including North Carolina. The National Hurricane Center predicts life-threatening surf and rip currents as Hurricane Sam turns northward. Forecasters expect the Category 4 hurricane to remain at sea, but with top winds of 130 mph, it’s already sending dangerous ocean swells to islands hundreds of miles away….

Victor is the next name up this hurricane season

Posted on September 29, 2021September 29, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

Two of the three waves being tracked have now weakened leaving one with a solid shot to become our 20th named storm of the season CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Hurricane Sam continues to maintain its major hurricane status in the Atlantic. Sam rapidly intensified to a major hurricane over the past weekend weekend. The fourth major hurricane of the season latest advisory shows maximum sustained winds of 130 mph (Low end category 4) as it moves…

New hurricane sensor technology could come to the Cape Fear ahead of the next storm

Posted on September 28, 2021September 28, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — There are just 9 weeks remaining in official hurricane season, but new sensor technology is ready if we get a late-season storm in the Cape Fear. The University of Florida is partnering with North Carolina Sea Grant to bring a 33-foot hurricane sensor tower to Wrightsville Beach before the next storm strikes. – Advertisement – “We have one tower under construction now, and we’re planning for two more, probably…

Rest Easy, Gulf Coast: Hurricane Season’s Pretty Much Over

Posted on September 28, 2021September 28, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

Just a week after Hurricane Nicholas swept across the Texas Gulf Coast, a team of Houston weather watchers made a bold prediction that the 2021 hurricane season is probably over, at least for Texas. Though the official season continues through Nov. 30, and hurricanes could hit other parts of the Atlantic Basin, Texas isn’t likely to experience more big tropical storms. That’s based on weather forecasts from Eric Berger and Space City Weather. Listen to…

The 2021 hurricane season alphabet could be completed this week

Posted on September 27, 2021September 27, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

Three waves have a 50-80% chance to form into a tropical depression or tropical storm. Also tracking the fourth major hurricane of 2021. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Hurricane Sam continues to maintain its major hurricane status in the Atlantic. Sam rapidly intensified to a major hurricane during the weekend. The fourth major hurricane of the season latest advisory shows maximum sustained winds of 125 mph as it moves to the northwest. Rapid intensification happened over the…

Hurricane Sam will pump larger waves, rip currents along NC coast late week

Posted on September 27, 2021September 27, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

MIAMI (WWAY / AP) — Hurricane Sam is a powerful Category 4 storm in the Atlantic Ocean, but forecasters said late Sunday that it had peaked in intensity. The U.S. National Hurricane Center said Sam was centered about 800 miles east-southeast of the northern Leeward Islands. Its maximum sustained winds dropped to 130 mph Monday morning. Forecasters say there will be little change in strength over the next day or so, followed by a slow…

Active tropics include Category 4 Hurricane Sam, 3 other systems that could get names soon

Posted on September 27, 2021September 27, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

The tropics are quite active as September draws to a close, but at this time none of the disturbances pose an imminent threat to the United States. A bevy of disturbances are churning away in the Atlantic. The strongest of which is Hurricane Sam, which has reached Category 4 status. Fortunately, Sam is not expected to make it to the United States. Instead it looks to turn north and stay out to sea. Although, the…

Sam, a powerful Category 4 hurricane in the Atlantic

Posted on September 27, 2021September 27, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

Tracking fourth major hurricane of 2021. Plus, three other areas to watch for tropical development. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Hurricane Sam continues to maintain its major hurricane status in the Atlantic. Sam rapidly intensified to a major hurricane during the weekend. The fourth major hurricane of the season latest advisory shows maximum sustained winds of 145 mph as it moves to the northwest at 7 mph. Rapid intensification is defined as a wind increase of 35…

Cyclone floods parts of India's east coast, knocks out power

Posted on September 27, 2021September 27, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

By OMER FAROOQ, Associated Press HYDERABAD, India — A cyclone flooded parts of India’s eastern coast with heavy rains and uprooted thousands of trees and power poles, knocking out electricity, before weakening to a deep depression Monday. Heavy rains lashed the town of Kalingapatnam in Andhra Pradesh state on Sunday, swamping roads and marooning hundreds of villages, local official Shrikesh Lathkar said. One fisherman was missing and another was injured when their boat was hit…

Sam remains a strong and powerful Category 4 hurricane

Posted on September 26, 2021September 26, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Hurricane Sam rapidly intensified to a major hurricane yesterday, and remains an intense Category 4 with maximum sustained winds of 145 mph. Rapid intensification is defined as a wind increase of 35 mph or more over a 24-hour period. The storm has become the fourth major hurricane this year as it continues its trek toward the west-northwest. Long-range forecast models indicate a strong trough of low pressure will keep the storm away…

Blinn College Men’s Soccer Edges Albion Hurricanes 1-0

Posted on September 26, 2021September 26, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

Blinn College Men’s Soccer Edges Albion Hurricanes 1-0 The Blinn College men’s soccer team got a goal from forward Favio Chavez to nip the Albion Hurricanes Soccer Club 1-0 Saturday evening at Rankin Field in Brenham. The game-winning goal was the first of Chavez’s college career as Blinn shut down the Hurricanes in the non-conference game that was added this week to the Buccaneers’ schedule. Blinn is now 6-4-2 on the season. “It’s real exciting to see…

Sam Becomes a Category 3 Hurricane

Posted on September 25, 2021September 25, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

By The New York Times, New York Times Hurricane Sam strengthened into a Category 3 storm as it moved west across the Atlantic Ocean, forecasters said Saturday. The National Hurricane Center said the storm was “small but dangerous” and was forecast to become a Category 4 hurricane by Sunday. “Additional strengthening is expected over the next day or so,” the center said. The hurricane was just under 1,100 miles east-southeast of the northern Leeward Islands…

Sam rapidly intensifies into a Category 3 major hurricane

Posted on September 25, 2021September 25, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

Hurricane Sam has strengthened into the fourth major hurricane of 2021. Elsewhere, we have two areas to watch. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Hurricane Sam has rapidly intensified to a Category 3 with maximum sustained winds of 120 mph. Rapid intensification is defined as a wind increase of 35 mph or more over a 24-hour period. The storm has become the fourth major hurricane this year as it continues its trek toward the west-northwest. Long-range forecast models…

Sam rapidly intensifies into a Category 2 hurricane, major expected soon

Posted on September 25, 2021September 25, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

Hurricane Sam is strengthening quickly and will become a major hurricane today. Elsewhere, we have two areas to watch. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Hurricane Sam has rapidly intensified to a Category 2 with maximum sustained winds of 110 mph. Rapid intensification is defined as a wind increase of 35 mph or more over a 24-hour period. The storm will become a major hurricane as early as today as it continues its trek toward the west-northwest. Long-range…

Sam strengthens into a hurricane, watching two other areas

Posted on September 24, 2021September 24, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

Sam intensifies into a Category 1 hurricane as we monitor two other disturbances across the Atlantic Basin. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Hurricane Sam Sam strengthened into a hurricane earlier this morning. As of 11 a.m. Friday, the storm has maximum sustained winds of 75 mph. By mid-next week, the storm will be nearing the Lesser Antilles. We still have a lot of time to watch it. 🌀 HURRICANE SAM 🌀 Sam remains a Category 1 hurricane…

Sam strengthens into a hurricane, watching three other areas

Posted on September 24, 2021September 24, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

Sam intensifies into a Category 1 hurricane as we monitor three other disturbances across the Atlantic Basin. Author: Brittany Van Voorhees (WCNC), KJ Jacobs, Chris Mulcahy Published: 12:48 PM EDT September 9, 2021 Updated: 10:38 AM EDT September 24, 2021 CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Hurricane Sam Tropical Storm Sam becomes the eighteenth named storm as of the 11 a.m. advisory Thursday. This cyclone is expected to become a hurricane as early as tomorrow. Sam will eventually…

Hurricane Sam expected to rapidly intensify into major hurricane this weekend

Posted on September 24, 2021September 24, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — Hurricane Sam has formed in the Atlantic Ocean and it will rapidly intensify in the coming days. Sam is located about 1,500 miles east of the Leeward Islands. It has maximum sustained winds of 75 miles per hour and is moving west at 15 mph. Over the weekend, Sam is forecast to slow down and get stronger. It will likely be a major hurricane by Saturday. Strengthening will continue into next…

Hurricane Sam forms, too early to determine if it will impact US

Posted on September 24, 2021September 24, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

By Zach Maloch, WRAL meteorologist Hurricane Sam formed Friday morning and is forecast to become a major hurricane by 8 a.m. Saturday. At 5 a.m., Sam was a Cat. 1 hurricane moving west at 15 mph with maximum sustained winds at 75 mph. “Sam will continue to intensify,” explained WRAL meteorologist Zach Maloch. According to Maloch, many models show a turn to the north by later next week, but some models keep Sam a little…

Carolina Hurricanes start training camp with a lot of new faces

Posted on September 23, 2021September 23, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

RALEIGH (WTVD) — The key piece of equipment at Thursday’s practice for the Hurricanes? A name tag. Carolina has a bunch of new players, making this year’s training camp vital. Of the twenty on the opening night roster, almost half will be new faces. Captain Jordan Staal isn’t worried about them fitting in. “I feel like a lot of the new guys came in quite early so we’re getting to know them quickly,” he said….

Amid power grid changes, new PUC chair says Texas is readying for severe weather

Posted on September 23, 2021September 23, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

AUSTIN, Texas — Five months into the job, the chairman of the Texas Public Utility Commission is promising to swiftly institute reforms to help prevent another power catastrophe like the one the state experienced during a winter freeze in February. Gov. Greg Abbott appointed Peter Lake to the position in April as part of sweeping reforms to the management of the state power grid. Lake acknowledges that reforms will take months, but he says the…

Tropical Storm Sam forms, expected to become hurricane

Posted on September 23, 2021September 23, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

Forecast track for TS Sam on Sept 23, 2021 (Photo: WWAY) MIAMI (AP) — Tropical Storm Sam has formed in the Atlantic and is expected to become a major hurricane. The U.S. National Hurricane Center says the storm’s maximum sustained winds Thursday are near 50 mph with additional strengthening expected. The storm is expected to be near major hurricane strength by the end of the weekend. – Advertisement – The storm was centered about 1,745…

Hurricane Florence victim gets new house built by Habitat for Humanity

Posted on September 23, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

Local resident Dianne Tracy recently received keys for an efficiency cottage to replace her home lost during the devastation of Hurricane Florence. (Photo: Moore & Van Allen Law) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — A Cape Fear woman recently got the keys to a new house with the help from a local nonprofit. Dianne Tracy recently moved into a efficiency cottage which replaces her home lost during Hurricane Florence in 2018. – Advertisement – The efficiency cottage is…

Tropical Storm Sam forms in the Atlantic Basin

Posted on September 23, 2021September 23, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

Tropical Storm Sam becomes the eighteenth named storm as of the 11 a.m. advisory Thursday. This cyclone is expected to become a hurricane as early as tomorrow. Sam will eventually become a major hurricane as it continues its trek toward the west-northwest. Long-range forecast models indicate a strong trough of low pressure keeping the storm away from the United States east coast. However, these storms are generally systems to watch extremely closely, especially this time…

Flash flooding creates several road hazards in Brunswick County

Posted on September 23, 2021September 23, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — The Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office warned drivers on Wednesday about several dangerous areas after multiple days of rain. On Mount Misery Road, several inches of water on the ground caused at least one car to veer off the road into a ditch. – Advertisement – Over on Malmo Loop Road, flooding caused part of the roadway to wash away. The sheriff’s office warning drivers to use an alternative route. One…

Jarrell woman said flooding damage to new home may be due to social media challenge

Posted on September 23, 2021September 23, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the incident as vandalism. JARRELL, Texas — A Jarrell woman wants justice after vandals flooded her brand new home before she even moved in. Jarrell is a city about 41 miles north of Austin. The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the incident as vandalism, and Samantha Sandoval wants others to know that the crime may be due to a popular TikTok challenge. She shared videos of soaking…

Roads in Wilmington impacted by heavy rainfall barricaded due to flooding

Posted on September 22, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — As heavy rainfall sweeps across the Cape Fear, over the past two days flooding has become an issue. Wilmington police have barricaded some roads across the city, that are dealing with high water. – Advertisement – Some of the areas seeing the worst flooding are in New Hanover County. New Centre Drive between Market Street and South College Road, the 200 block of Old Eastwood Road, and South 14th Street And Orange…

Inches of rain cause flooding problems around southeastern NC

Posted on September 22, 2021September 22, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

Malmo Loop approximately 2-3 miles from 74/76 side washing away due to flooding on Sept. 22, 2021. (Photo: BCSO) CAPE FEAR, NC (WWAY) — The past two days of rain has left many places in southeastern North Carolina under water. Some places have seen several inches of rain since Tuesday morning. Several flash flooding warnings has been issued by the National Weather Service office in Wilmington over the last 24-36 hours. – Advertisement – Awful…

Panovich: Low risk of severe weather Wednesday evening

Posted on September 22, 2021September 22, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

Wednesday will be the last day of wet weather in the Charlotte region before a dry and pleasant start to fall with temperatures in the 70s. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Wednesday is the first day of fall and Mother Nature will bring another round of rain to the Carolinas with the threat of severe weather and storms. First Warn chief meteorologist Brad Panovich said the first real cold front of fall is moving in and with…

'Once in a lifetime': Larry Sprinkle remembers Hurricane Hugo, 32 years later

Posted on September 22, 2021September 22, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

Hugo left a trail of destruction across the Carolinas that hasn’t been seen since. Thousands of people in Charlotte went many days without power. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Editor’s Note: The attached video originally aired on Sept. 22, 2019. Wednesday, Sept. 22 isn’t just the first day of fall, it’s one of the most notorious weather anniversaries in the Carolinas: It marks the 32 years since Hurricane Hugo made landfall just north of Charleston, South Carolina. …

Remembering Hurricane Hugo: 32 years later

Posted on September 22, 2021September 22, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

Wilmington woman experiencing issues getting around due to flooding problem in front of her home

Posted on September 21, 2021September 21, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Ethel Gerald has lived in her home at the corner of North 5th Avenue and Campbell Street for over five decades. For the past several years, Gerald says flooding in the roadway surrounding her house has become a growing problem. “When it rains, if I take my walk, I can’t be able to take the walk because it’s just too flooded out there for me,” Gerald said. “I have a disability. That’s…

Texas Offers 4 Lessons For Staying Safe In Flash Floods

Posted on September 21, 2021September 21, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

Updated September 21, 2021 at 3:51 PM ET Flooding kills more Americans than nearly any other weather hazard, and over half of flood deaths happen on roads. That risk is increasing with climate change, since hotter air can hold more moisture. As the deadly floods in the Northeast after Hurricane Ida showed, some places are less prepared than others. So we reached out to a group of experts from the flood-prone state of Texas. Here…

Heavy rain expected in NC mountains & foothills, flash flooding possible

Posted on September 21, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

The mountains and foothills could see up to 4″ of rain Tuesday, with flash flooding possible in some areas, forecaster Larry Sprinkle said. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Tuesday will see heavy rain across parts of the Carolinas, with up to 4″ of rainfall possible in the North Carolina mountains, First Warn Forecaster Larry Sprinkle said. A storm system moving in from the Atlantic Ocean will bring heavy downpours to some areas of South Carolina before reaching…

Tracking two tropical storms and waves with chances of development

Posted on September 20, 2021September 20, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

Two named storms in the Atlantic basin. Author: Brittany Van Voorhees (WCNC), KJ Jacobs, Chris Mulcahy Published: 12:48 PM EDT September 9, 2021 Updated: 6:07 PM EDT September 20, 2021 CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Two tropical storms are currently in the Atlantic with two other tropical waves trying to develop later during the week. Tropical Storm Peter Peter continues to move near the Leeward Islands and Puerto Rico. Peter is 150 miles northeast of the Leeward…

FORECAST: Soaking rain, flash flood threat & much cooler outlook

Posted on September 20, 2021September 20, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

A soggy midweek with soaking rain and cooler temperatures. Much cooler and drier conditions later this week. Author: WCNC Staff, Brad Panovich, Chris Mulcahy, Brittany Van Voorhees (WCNC), KJ Jacobs, Larry Sprinkle Published: 12:41 PM EST March 6, 2019 Updated: 6:11 PM EDT September 20, 2021 CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Rain is headed our way! Mostly cloudy with isolated rain tonight, but the coverage of showers is on track to become widespread during the early morning…

Shell's post-Hurricane Ida offshore repairs to take months, stalling oil production

Posted on September 20, 2021September 20, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

Tracking 2 tropical storms in the Atlantic – 2 more waves being watched

Posted on September 20, 2021September 20, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

Two named storms in the Atlantic basin. Author: Brittany Van Voorhees (WCNC), KJ Jacobs, Chris Mulcahy Published: 12:48 PM EDT September 9, 2021 Updated: 1:05 PM EDT September 20, 2021 CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Two tropical storms are currently in the Atlantic with two other tropical waves trying to develop this work week. Tropical Storm Peter Sunday with maximum sustained winds of 50 mph and gusts of 65 mph. Peter is located about 300 miles east…

Tracking 2 tropical storms in the Atlantic

Posted on September 20, 2021September 20, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

Two named storms in the Atlantic basin. Author: Brittany Van Voorhees (WCNC), KJ Jacobs, Chris Mulcahy Published: 12:48 PM EDT September 9, 2021 Updated: 12:12 AM EDT September 20, 2021 CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Two tropical storms are currently in the Atlantic. Tropical Storm Peter Tropical Storm Peter continues to maintain its status as a tropical storm. Peter is stronger as of 11 p.m. Sunday with maximum sustained winds of 50 mph and gusts of 65…

Tracking Peter and Rose, 2 new tropical storms in Atlantic

Posted on September 20, 2021September 20, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

We’re keeping an eye on tropical storms Rose and Peter. The storms are not expected to impact the Houston area. HOUSTON — Two new tropical storms formed Sunday in the Atlantic, according to the National Hurricane Center. Tropical storms Rose and Peter are not expected to have an impact on the Houston area. Peter became the 16th named storm of the 2021 hurricane season when it was named Sunday. As of 10 p.m. Sunday, Peter…

Tracking two tropical storms in the Atlantic

Posted on September 20, 2021September 20, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

Two named storms in the Atlantic basin. Author: Brittany Van Voorhees (WCNC), KJ Jacobs, Chris Mulcahy Published: 12:48 PM EDT September 9, 2021 Updated: 10:14 PM EDT September 19, 2021 CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Two tropical storms are currently in the Atlantic. Tropical Storm Peter Tropical Storm Peter continues to maintain its status as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 45 mph and gusts of 60 mph. Peter is located 350 miles east of…

Tropical Storm Rose forms as the 17th Atlantic storm of 2021, continuing the busy tropical season

Posted on September 19, 2021September 19, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

By Hannah Gard, CNN Weather (CNN) — This year’s busy tropical season continues as more activity ramps up in the Atlantic. Tropical Depression Seventeen intensified into Tropical Storm Rose Sunday afternoon, about 370 miles west of the Cabo Verde Islands, says the National Hurricane Center. The other active storm currently in the Atlantic basin is Tropical Storm Peter, which is the 16th storm of the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season. Peter also strengthened into a storm Sunday…

Tropical Storm Peter Forms in the Atlantic Ocean

Posted on September 19, 2021September 19, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

By The New York Times, New York Times Tropical Storm Peter formed in the Atlantic Ocean east of the Caribbean on Sunday, forecasters said, announcing the 16th named storm of the 2021 season. As of 9 a.m. Eastern on Sunday, the storm was about 470 miles east of the northern Leeward Islands and expected to pass “well north of the Lesser Antilles,” according to the National Hurricane Center. The center said that rainfall around the…

Tropical Storm Peter and Tropical Depression Seventeen form in the Atlantic

Posted on September 19, 2021September 19, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

Peter was upgraded to a tropical storm Sunday morning as a new tropical depression forms in the central Atlantic. Author: Brittany Van Voorhees (WCNC), KJ Jacobs, Chris Mulcahy Published: 12:48 PM EDT September 9, 2021 Updated: 6:25 AM EDT September 19, 2021 CHARLOTTE, N.C. — We have two brand new systems to track across the Atlantic Basin. Tropical Storm Peter Tropical Depression Sixteen was upgraded to Tropical Storm Peter as of 5 a.m. Sunday. Peter…

'It is what it is' | Five days after Hurricane Nicholas, hundreds are still without power

Posted on September 19, 2021September 19, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

“It’s hot. We’d really like to get some power. We’ll see what happens, hopefully tonight,” David Englert said. ANGLETON, Texas — Hundreds of people were still without power Saturday, five days after Hurricane Nicholas. Many of those outages are down in Brazoria County. An entire street was lined with limbs, a common sight in and around the city of Angleton. “We had some limbs fall down, some brush, but for the most part, we’re doing…

Tropical Storm Odette to increase rip current threats along North Carolina coast; no threat to land

Posted on September 18, 2021September 18, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

Tropical Storm Odette formed east of the Outer Banks on Monday is is racing northeast. Odette is expected to lose tropical characteristics Saturday afternoon or tonight as it moves to the northeast. First Alert Meteorologist Steve Stewart says there will be increased surf and the threat for rip currents will occur from North Carolina through Maine and farther north into Atlantic Canada through early next week.Odette will remain offshore of North America and begin to…

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