October 2021 – Page 6 – Weather Preppers

Alabama swamped, at least 4 killed in floods from slow-moving front

Posted on October 7, 2021October 7, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

Flooding in Pelham AL on Oct. 7, 2021. (Photo: WBRC) PELHAM, AL (AP) — Terrified drivers climbed out of swamped cars and muddy floodwater flowed through neighborhoods after a stalled weather front drenched Alabama for hours, leaving entire communities under water Thursday and killing at least four people, with still more drenching storms to come. Dozens of people had to be rescued Wednesday night in central Alabama, where the National Weather Service said as much…

FORECAST: Flooding Foothills rain and more rain to come

Posted on October 7, 2021October 7, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

Author: WCNC Staff, Brad Panovich, Chris Mulcahy, Brittany Van Voorhees (WCNC), KJ Jacobs, Larry Sprinkle Published: 12:41 PM EST March 6, 2019 Updated: 1:22 PM EDT October 7, 2021 CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A tremendous amount of rain has fallen around Burke County and areas southwest of the county. Multiple Flash Flood Warnings were issued Thursday morning and now the rain is trending in the right direction. The widespread heavy rain and spots that were producing…

Flooding in NC mountains, foothills due to heavy rain

Posted on October 7, 2021October 7, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

A Flash Flood Warning is in effect for parts of the North Carolina mountains and foothills as heavy rain moves through the region. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The mountains and foothills of North Carolina will see periods of heavy rain with some reports of flash flooding across the western part of the state. First Warn chief meteorologist Brad Panovich expects some of that rain to move across the Charlotte metro area but the heaviest rain will…

Western NC animal sanctuary hit by flooding denied FEMA funding

Posted on October 6, 2021October 6, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

By WLOS Black Mountain, N.C. — While $2.2 million in FEMA funding has been approved in Western North Carolina, a local animal rescue said its application for financial assistance was denied. Full Moon Farm Wolfdog Sanctuary is a rescue organization for wolfdogs, currently housing more than 30 dogs. It sits on 17 acres of land in Black Mountain and rescues “abused and refused” wolf hybrids that cannot be placed into homes for the remainder of…

Water main break floods Roxboro Street in Durham

Posted on October 6, 2021October 6, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

A water main break sends tons of water gushing onto Roxboro Street in Durham. The source of the break is located on Roxboro Street near Denfield Street. Drivers headed south into Durham on Duke Street will have to remain on that road for a bit longer instead of merging left onto Roxboro Street. The water has been gushing onto the street since around 4 a.m. Crews are on the scene trying to shut off the…

FORECAST: Soggy outlook, flash flood threat midweek

Posted on October 3, 2021October 3, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

The dry stretch of weather is coming to an end. Rain chances are back this week with widespread showers expected. Author: WCNC Staff, Brad Panovich, Chris Mulcahy, Brittany Van Voorhees (WCNC), KJ Jacobs, Larry Sprinkle Published: 12:41 PM EST March 6, 2019 Updated: 6:45 PM EDT October 3, 2021 CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Rain is starting to move into the region from the west. The mountains and foothills are first to pick up a few showers…

Swells from Hurricane Sam will increase rip currents along the coast

Posted on October 2, 2021October 2, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

PHOTOS: Rain, flooding in Corpus Christi

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

Tropical Storm Victor and Hurricane Sam still in the Atlantic

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

Most recently, Victor became the twentieth named storm of the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Tropical Storm Victor Victor was only the third time in history we had a name starting with the letter ‘V’. Victor will continue to weaken through the weekend and eventually become a sub-tropical low by the middle of next week and its story will be closed. This is another classic “fish storm” that will only well up waters…

Rip current risk increases this weekend as Hurricane Sam spins in the Atlantic

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

MIAMI (AP) — Hurricane Sam is a Category 4 storm that is not expected to strike Bermuda but is forecast bring tropical storm conditions to the territory and other islands. The U.S. National Hurricane Center says Sam’s core will travel well east of Bermuda. It is located 435 miles south-southeast of Bermuda as of Friday morning. Strong wind and rough surf are expected to affect Bermuda and the Bahamas beginning Friday night or Saturday morning….

Saildrone captures inside view of Hurricane Sam in first-of-its-kind video

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

In the past, hurricane hunters have flown into the storms’ eyewall to not only collect data, but also offer a glimpse at one of the earth’s most destructive weather phenomena. But what about the inside of a hurricane, and at sea level? As luck would have it, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, or NOAA, has released footage from the inside of Hurricane Sam, the Category 4 storm barreling across the Atlantic, through a lens…

LIVE: Heavy rain, flash flood warning in Corpus Christi area; get the latest updates

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

Corpus Christi is in for another rainy day with scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms Friday. The National Weather Service in Corpus Christi said flooding is possible throughout the day, with a possible 2 to 4 inches of rain. Rain will continue throughout the weekend and into early next week. More:What to do during flash flooding at home or in your vehicle There is a low risk of rip currents Friday, but the NWS Corpus Christi…

Austin Humane Society welcomes dozens of pets after Hurricane Ida

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

The shelter is now looking for willing adoptive and foster families. AUSTIN, Texas — The Austin Humane Society (AHS) welcomed dozens of and kittens and dogs into its shelter Thursday afternoon. The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) transported the animals from Louisiana in response to Hurricane Ida. “They’ll come here and we’ll be able to medically evaluate them,make sure they’re up to date on all their vaccines and then they’llbe…

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