January 2022 – Page 5 – Weather Preppers

Tornado warning: Harris, Montgomery, Liberty counties until 5 p.m.

Posted on January 8, 2022January 8, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

Severe thunderstorms are capable of producing tornadoes, wind gusts up to 60 mph and small hail, according to the National Weather Service. HOUSTON — A Tornado Warning remains in effect for Liberty County until 4:45 p.m. The earlier warnings for Harris and Montgomery counties have been allowed to expire. The National Weather Service reports severe thunderstorms capable of producing tornadoes moving northeast of Houston. KHOU 11 Meteorologist Tim Pandajis said they are radar-indicated and nothing…

Tornado warning for Harris, Montgomery counties until 4:30 p.m.

Posted on January 8, 2022January 8, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

A severe thunderstorm is capable of producing tornadoes, wind gusts up to 60 mph and small hail, according to the National Weather Service. HOUSTON — A tornado warning has been issued for Harris and Montgomery County until 4:30 p.m. The National Weather Service reports a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was spotted near Aldine moving northeast at 30 mph. KHOU 11 Meteorologist Tim Pandajis said it’s radar-indicated and nothing has been confirmed on…

Tornado warning, severe thunderstorm warning for Harris, Montgomery counties

Posted on January 8, 2022January 8, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

A severe thunderstorm warning has just been issued in central Harris County and southeastern Montgomery County until 4 p.m. HOUSTON — A tornado warning has been issued for southeastern Harris County until 3:45 p.m. The National Weather Service reports a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was spotted near Deer Park at 3:12 p.m., moving north at 20 to 25 mph. KHOU 11 Meteorologist Tim Pandajis said it’s radar-indicated and nothing has been confirmed…

Tornado warning for southeastern Harris County until 3:45 p.m.

Posted on January 8, 2022January 8, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

The National Weather Service reports a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Deer Park, moving north at 20 to 25 mph. HOUSTON — A tornado warning has been issued for southeastern Harris County until 3:45 p.m. The National Weather Service reports a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Deer Park, moving north at 20 to 25 mph. KHOU 11 Meteorologist Tim Pandajis said it’s radar-indicated and nothing…

Federal funding halted for Hurricane Harvey assistance

Posted on January 8, 2022January 8, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

HOUSTON (AP) — The U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development has halted the distribution of $1.95 billion that was approved for flood mitigation projects in Texas following Hurricane Harvey. A news release from HUD said the Texas General Land Office failed to provide paperwork detailing how the money would be spent to help people and communities at risk of natural disasters and climate change and said the state has 45 days to provide the…

'Our entire community was gone' | Aggie couple loses home to Colorado wildfire days before baby's due date

Posted on January 8, 2022January 8, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

With an Aggie army at their back, donations have poured in from across the country, arranged by Stephen’s friends from the Texas A&M Aggie Band. HOUSTON, Texas — The baby books and animal blanket were the finishing touches, the last bit of love poured into their very first nursery. “Placed the mobile in the crib, last stuffed animal on the rocker,” Stephen Wenzel said. The next day, it was all gone. “Getting your baby’s world ready…

Flooding emergency rooms, calling 911: Texans are going to great lengths to find COVID-19 tests

Posted on January 5, 2022January 6, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

Local health centers, health clinics, primary physicians and local pharmacies in Texas offer COVID-19 tests at no cost. Scroll to the bottom to find a list of resources. When San Antonio residents struggle to get their hands on COVID-19 test, some show up to the emergency room for a diagnosis. Dr. Ralph Riviello, the chair of emergency medicine at University Hospital, said the number of people who arrive seeking a test has grown so much…

'Miraculous' Colorado wildfire evacuation likely saved lives

Posted on January 5, 2022January 5, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

By THOMAS PEIPERT and MATTHEW BROWN, Associated Press DENVER — A late-season wildfire pushed by hurricane-force winds tore through two densely populated Denver suburbs and seemed destined to leave a trail of deaths. Yet, only two people are unaccounted for out of some 35,000 forced from their homes. It’s a remarkably low number of possible casualties, according to disaster experts and authorities, all the more so because a public alert system did not reach everyone…

Storm of inches: Tornado shifts Harnett County family's home

Posted on January 4, 2022January 4, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

By Keenan Willard, WRAL eastern North Carolina reporter Coats, N.C. — A Harnett County family is grateful for their safety after Monday’s storm literally moved their house while they were inside. The National Weather Service said on Tuesday that an EF-0 Tornado hit Buies Creek in Harnett County on Monday, The tornado “briefly touched down” for 2 miles, according to the NWS. The Rivera family was asleep on Monday morning in their home off Cottle Lake…

'I felt completely trapped' | Covington woman describes being in car flipped over by tornado

Posted on January 4, 2022January 4, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

Alisha Jacques was stuck between cars in line as the funnel cloud came straight for her. COVINGTON, Ga. — When the tornado tore through Covington on Friday, Alisha Jacques said she was sitting in the Chick-fil-A drive-thru on Salem and Brown Bridge Road, stuck between cars in line as the funnel cloud came straight for her. “I don’t think it hasn’t hit me yet, I still feel all like it’s a nightmare,” she said of…

Volunteers help victims after deadly tornados

Posted on January 3, 2022January 4, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

January 3, 2022 WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Local Red Cross volunteers are on the ground in Kentucky helping the area recover from deadly tornados. Cape Fear Red Cross Executive Director James Jarvis left for counties surrounding Mayfield, Kentucky less than a week ago. Since then, he and his team of 14 volunteers from our area have helped house and feed thousands. With about 77 people dead from the twisters, Jarvis and volunteers are hoping to…

Mayor expects town to bounce back in the New Year after devastating flooding in North Carolina

Posted on January 3, 2022January 4, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

By Rex Hodge, WLOS Canton, N.C. — Many are making resolutions for the New Year. Few will be bigger than the Town of Canton. It’s resolved to rebuild after last summer’s flooding. The flood disrupted so many lives in and around Canton, even the Pisgah Memorial football field remains damaged to this day. But Mayor Zeb Smathers says in the new year, he expects full recovery and victory. Smathers is the first to say it’s…

System tracks across the Carolinas, leading to flooding & tropical storm force wind gusts

Posted on January 3, 2022January 3, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

January 3, 2022 WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — A strong area of low pressure pushed across the Carolinas overnight and into today, leading to wind and flooding damage in parts of the Cape Fear. Winds gusts upwards of 40 mph pushed water onto West Bay Street in Southport with more flooding along the Brunswick County coast in Ocean Isle Beach. Around an inch of rain fell in Wilmington from the storm. Sporadic tree damage was reported…

Investigators narrow search for origin of Colorado wildfire

Posted on January 3, 2022January 3, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

Investigators looking for the cause of the Colorado wildfire that destroyed nearly 1,000 homes have narrowed their search to a sparsely populated neighborhood near Boulder where a passer-by captured video of a burning shed on the day the fire began, authorities said. “The fire originated somewhere in that neighborhood,” Boulder County Sheriff Joe Pelle told a news briefing Sunday. He said authorities did not know whether the burning shed started the larger fire or whether…

2 to 4 inches of rain bring flooding issues to Triangle

Posted on January 3, 2022January 3, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

By WRAL Severe Weather Center We are seeing a little bit of everything on Monday — heavy rain, severe weather and even a little snow. The greatest threat is heavy rain and flash flooding during the first half of the day. What to know Orange, Chapel-Hill Carrboro and Franklin schools have canceled classes Monday. There will be no remote learning. See all closings and delays. Green Hope High School in Cary released students early after…

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