September 2021 – Page 3 – Weather Preppers

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…

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