May 2022 – Page 12 – Weather Preppers

Tornado Alley shifting toward East Texas and Southeast U.S., experts say

Posted on May 2, 2022May 2, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

Tornado Alley may be shifting from the Great Plains of the Midwest to the Mississippi River valley, according to an article from AccuWeather. Tornado Alley typically refers to the geographic location believed to be where tornadoes most frequently occur, the article said. This area includes West and North Texas, as well as Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota and parts of Colorado and New Mexico. Where tornadoes occur most frequently has moved to the Southeast U.S….

Details emerge about 3 University of Oklahoma meteorology students killed in crash after chasing tornado: "Unthinkable heartbreak"

Posted on May 2, 2022May 2, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

More information is emerging about three University of Oklahoma meteorology students who were killed in a crash when their vehicle was struck by a tractor-trailer rig in northern Oklahoma late Friday. The students were travelling back from chasing a powerful tornado in Kansas, officials confirmed, and they had posted video of a twister just hours before they died. Nicholas Nair, 20, of Denton, Texas; Gavin Short, 19, of Grayslake, Illinois; and Drake Brooks, 22, of…

Are you ready? Hurricane Preparedness Week kicks off in North Carolina

Posted on May 2, 2022May 2, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

May 2, 2022 WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Hurricane Season begins in less than a month, starting on June 1st. It’s never too early to make sure you have everything squared away before the next storm strikes the Cape Fear. North Carolina’s annual Hurricane Preparedness Week kicked off Sunday and runs all this week, through Saturday, May 7th. Each day has a different topic to focus on to make sure everyone across the Cape Fear is…

Here's what you need to know about flood insurance for hurricane season

Posted on May 2, 2022May 2, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

Predictions call for a very busy hurricane season with 19 named storms. Are you prepared? HOUSTON — June marks the start of hurricane season, which means now is the time to make sure you have everything in order. That’s especially true for flood insurance, because it takes 30 days for a new policy to kick in. If you live in a designated flood zone, flood insurance is required. But more than half of the homes…

Tornado rips through Kansas; 3 University of Oklahoma meteorology students killed in crash

Posted on May 2, 2022May 2, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

WICHITA, Kansas — A tornado that barreled through parts of Kansas destroyed or damaged hundreds of homes and buildings, injured several people and left more than 15,000 people without power, officials said Saturday. In addition to wreckage from the tornado itself, three University of Oklahoma meteorology students traveling back from storm chasing in Kansas were also killed in a crash Friday evening, according to officials. Nicholas Nair, 20, of Denton, Texas; Gavin Short, 19, of…

Details emerge about 3 University of Oklahoma meteorology students killed in crash after chasing tornado: "Unthinkable heartbreak"

Posted on May 2, 2022May 2, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

Get your emergency kit ready during 'Hurricane Preparedness Week'

Posted on May 2, 2022May 2, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

It’s Hurricane Preparedness Week and that means it’s time to assemble your emergency kit. It should include enough food and water to get you through seven days. It should also include a first aid kit, a weather radio with batteries in case the power goes out and any medicines you may need. SEE ALSO: What is in Big Weather’s hurricane emergency kit Having some cash on hand will also be helpful if ATMs and credit…

Kansas suburb bowled over by tornado, 165 mph winds flatten hundreds of homes

Posted on May 2, 2022May 2, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

The Weather Service said the tornado was on the ground for 21 minutes Friday evening in a suburb of Wichita in south-central Kansas. WICHITA, Kan. — The tornado that damaged more than 1,000 buildings in south-central Kansas generated winds up to 165 mph (266 kph) and carved a path of destruction nearly 13 miles (21 kilometers) long. The National Weather Service said the tornado that caused extensive damage Friday mostly in the Wichita suburb of Andover…

Hurricanes take on Bruins in Game 1 of NHL playoffs

Posted on May 2, 2022May 2, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

The Carolina Hurricanes start their quest for the Stanley Cup on Monday night in Raleigh. They will be taking on the Boston Bruins in the first round of the playoffs. In all three regular season meetings, the Canes came out on top outscoring the Bruins 16-1. Coach Rob Brind’Amour said the key to the series will come down to execution. Rookie standout Sebastian Aho said it’s going to be a hard battle but just like…

Thousands of outages reported by Duke Energy following severe weather in the Charlotte region

Posted on May 1, 2022May 1, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

Most of the outages are expected to be restored around 8 p.m. on Sunday, May 1. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Thousands of people were affected by power outages after severe weather hit the Charlotte region. According to the Duke Energy power outage map, more than 4,000 people were impacted just outside of Mooresville in the service area of the company. The map also showed 2,000 outages were reported along Wesley Chapel Road near the Charlotte-Monroe Executive…

Parts of Texas under a Tornado Watch, NWS reports

Posted on May 1, 2022May 1, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

Rain stock photo Westend61/Getty Images/Westend61 The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch for Val Verde County through 10 p.m. Sunday. The risk of strong to severe storms has expanded farther east into the Austin metro area Sunday evening into early Monday morning. A tornado watch has been issued for parts of New Mexico and Texas until 10 PM CDT pic.twitter.com/iZ1zTcSjMO — NWS Austin/San Antonio (@NWSSanAntonio) May 1, 2022 San Antonio may hear rumbles…

Kansas tornado generated 165 mph winds as it destroyed homes

Posted on May 1, 2022May 1, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

By The Associated Press WICHITA, Kan. — The tornado that damaged more than more than 1,000 buildings in south-central Kansas generated winds up to 165 mph and carved a path of destruction nearly 13 miles long. The National Weather Service said the tornado that caused extensive damage Friday mostly in the Wichita suburb of Andover and injured several people rated an EF-3 on the Enhanced Fujita scale it uses to assess tornadoes. Andover Fire Chief…

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