September 2021 – Page 17 – Weather Preppers

Biden to survey NY and NJ storm damage after deadly floodin

Posted on September 7, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

Photo Credit: New Jersey State Police WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden will survey damage in parts of the northeast that suffered catastrophic flash flooding from the remnants of Hurricane Ida, and use the muddy backdrop to call for federal spending to fortify infrastructure so it can better withstand such powerful storms. Biden is set to tour Manville, New Jersey, and the New York City borough of Queens on Tuesday. – Advertisement –[the_ad_group id=”311630″] At…

Rip currents from Hurricane Larry expected to worsen over next few days

Posted on September 7, 2021September 7, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

By WRAL Severe Weather Center Wrightsville Beach, N.C. — While Hurricane Larry isn’t expected to affect North Carolina directly, the system is causing a dangerous rip current risk along our coast. Steering currents will help keep Larry away from the U.S., but North Carolina’s coast experienced some rip currents or large ocean swells over Labor Day weekend, and several more days of dangerous conditions are expected. Fourteen rip current-related rescues were made Saturday at Wrightsville…

Lake Travis residents donate hundreds of supplies to communities hit by Hurricane Ida

Posted on September 6, 2021September 7, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

It will take months for parts of Louisiana to recover from Hurricane Ida. Thousands are still without power and essential supplies. AUSTIN, Texas — Families in Lake Travis spent this Labor Day weekend helping communities hit by Hurricane Ida. Dottie Stevenson and her husband lived in New Orleans for many years and raised their children there. They live in Lake Travis now, but when the hurricane devastated their community, Stevenson needed to help. She recruited…

Here's what experts say you should and shouldn't donate in wake of Hurricane Ida devastation

Posted on September 6, 2021September 6, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

In the wake of the devastation left in New Orleans and the northeast after Hurricane Ida, emergency response officials are offering reminders about what is best to give to those in need. Along with giving to reputable organizations, there are some items you shouldn’t send and others that go much further in helping. “I would suggest right now that people not consider sending clothing,” Barry Porter, regional CEO of the American Red Cross said. “Because…

Line worker dies at Arkansas warehouse during Hurricane Ida relief efforts

Posted on September 6, 2021September 6, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

Marley Mencer was working at a Little Rock warehouse in support of Hurricane Ida restoration efforts when he was fatally injured. LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — As Louisiana tries to recover from the aftermath of Hurricane Ida, several Arkansans were sent to help clean up and restore power. But some in the state were working at a distribution warehouse in Little Rock to help the restoration efforts following Hurricane Ida. One of those was Marley Mencer,…

Biden directs federal aid to New York and New Jersey after deadly storm flooding

Posted on September 6, 2021September 6, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

People were trapped in fast-filling basement apartments and cars, or swept away as they tried to escape the remnants of Hurricane Ida. President Joe Biden approved major disaster declarations Monday greenlighting federal aid for people in six New Jersey counties and five New York counties affected by devastating flooding last week from the remnants of Hurricane Ida. At least 50 people were killed in six Eastern states as record rainfall last Wednesday overwhelmed rivers and…

While East Coast preps for Hurricane Larry, low chance remains for cyclone development in Gulf

Posted on September 6, 2021September 6, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

News // Weather Karly Williams Sep. 6, 2021 1of3 The northern portion of the Yucatan Peninsula and south-central Gulf of Mexico have already been hit with showers and thunderstorms due to a tropical disturbance. Jaromir Chalabala / EyeEm/Getty Images/EyeEmShow MoreShow Less 2of3 The Gulf could see more storms due to a disturbance moving northward from the Yucatan peninsula. NWSShow MoreShow Less 3of3 As the East Coast gears up for fallout from another Hurricane after enduring…

Louisiana residents thankful for small miracles in wake of Hurricane Ida

Posted on September 6, 2021September 6, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

MARRERO, La. (AP) — Amid the devastation caused by Hurricane Ida, there was at least one bright light Sunday: Parishioners found that electricity had been restored to their church outside of New Orleans, a small improvement as residents of Louisiana struggle to regain some aspects of normal life. In Jefferson Parish, the Rev. G. Amaldoss expected to celebrate Mass at St. Joachim Catholic Church in the parking lot, which was dotted with downed limbs. But…

Rip currents created by Hurricane Larry result in dozens of weekend rescues on NC coast

Posted on September 6, 2021September 6, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

By WRAL Severe Weather Center Raleigh, N.C. — While Hurricane Larry isn’t expected to affect North Carolina directly, the system could cause an increasing rip current threat at the coast by the end of the week. Steering currents will help keep Larry away from the U.S., but North Carolina’s coast could experience some rip currents or large ocean swells. “It is going to turn up really rough surf, and that is going to equate to…

Hurricane Larry to bring rip current threat to NC beaches

Posted on September 6, 2021September 6, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

At the beach for the holiday? Swells from the distant Hurricane Larry will lead to an enhanced risk for life-threatening rip currents and rough surf this week up and down the North Carolina coast. Rip currents: Safety tips and what to know There will be a moderate threat of rip currents Monday and Tuesday. However, the threat of moderate to high rip currents will be possible from midweek through the weekend due to increased swells….

Lawmakers push for action after Ida floods Gulf Coast and Northeast

Posted on September 6, 2021September 6, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

Members of Congress said the storm offered irrefutable evidence that the nation’s power lines, roads, bridges and other infrastructure are deteriorating. Shaken by haunting images of surging rivers, flooded roads and subways and other damage caused by the remnants of Hurricane Ida, lawmakers from both parties are vowing to upgrade the nation’s aging infrastructure network. As the deadly storm moved from the Gulf Coast through the Northeast, members of Congress said the deluge offered irrefutable…

Peak hurricane season just days away

Posted on September 6, 2021September 6, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

12 named storms already this season in the Atlantic basin ahead of peak hurricane season. Author: Brad Panovich, Larry Sprinkle, Chris Mulcahy, Brittany Van Voorhees (WCNC), KJ Jacobs Published: 10:17 PM EDT September 5, 2021 Updated: 10:17 PM EDT September 5, 2021 CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Peak hurricane season is upon us on the 25th anniversary of Hurricane Fran. The category three hurricane made landfall on North Carolina in September of 1996. A monster of a…

Cat. 3 Hurricane Larry brings increasing rip current risk to North Carolina coast starting Labor Day

Posted on September 5, 2021September 5, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

By WRAL Severe Weather Center The rip current risk off the North Carolina coast could be a hazard starting over the holiday weekend, when Hurricane Larry is expected to strengthen into a Category 4. For Labor Day, there will be a moderate rip current risk along most of the North Carolina coast. The National Weather Service reported 16 rip current rescues at New Hanover beaches on Sunday, which also had a moderate rip current risk….

Austin FC joins 'Texas Unites' initiative to raise funds for Hurricane Ida victims

Posted on September 5, 2021September 5, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

The four Texas clubs are collaborating in the “Texas Unites” campaign – which runs though Sept. 18 – to provide relief to Louisianans whose homes were damaged. Funds raised through Texas Unites will be donated to SBP, a nonprofit organization in New Orleans dedicated to rebuild homes after disasters. The clubs have each pledged to match up to the first $5,000 donated. “Austin FC is committed to showing up for our community. When Central Texas…

Rip current risk over holiday weekend as Hurricane Larry expected to strengthen to Category 4

Posted on September 5, 2021September 5, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

By WRAL Severe Weather Center The rip current risk off the North Carolina coast could be a hazard over the holiday weekend, when Hurricane Larry is expected to strengthen into a Category 4. Hurricane Larry, the third major storm this Atlantic Hurricane season, strengthened into a Category 3 late Friday night, reaching maximum sustained winds of 115 mph. Steering currents will help keep Larry off the United States coast, but North Carolina’s coast could experience…

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