May 2022 – Page 4 – Weather Preppers

Stormy repeat: NOAA predicts busy Atlantic hurricane season

Posted on May 25, 2022May 25, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

By SETH BORENSTEIN, AP Science Writer Federal meteorologists are forecasting a record-shattering seventh straight unusually busy Atlantic hurricane season. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicted Tuesday that the summer in the Atlantic will produce 14 to 21 named storms, six to 10 becoming hurricanes and three to six turbo-charging into major hurricanes with winds greater than 110 mph. Even with normals shifting upwards to reflect more active storm seasons in recent decades, these predictions…

Jarrell wasn't the only town hit by a tornado in May 1997

Posted on May 25, 2022May 25, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

JARRELL, Texas — On May 27, 1997, the city of Jarrell, Texas, was hit by an F-5 tornado. That same day, an outbreak of about 20 tornadoes ripped through and demolished other parts of Texas. In Travis County, the Hazy Hills community was in the direct path of one of those tornadoes. One person died there. One resident made it out of his mobile home minutes before the tornado hit. His roommate stayed behind and…

Weather IQ: Is hurricane season starting earlier this year?

Posted on May 25, 2022May 25, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

Over 97% of tropical storms and hurricanes occur from June 1 until Nov. 30, AKA, Hurricane Season. But recent years are shifting these numbers. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Over the last seven years, hurricane season has begun before its official start on June 1. So is this infamous season now starting earlier? Let’s spin up another Weather IQ. Over 97% of tropical storms and hurricanes occur from June 1 until Nov. 30, AKA, Hurricane Season. But recent…

Texas drought strengthens its grip, triggering wildfires, water restrictions and crop disasters

Posted on May 25, 2022May 25, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

Sign up for The Brief, our daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. An increasingly severe drought now covers more than 90% of Texas, according to the U.S. drought monitor, affecting more than 16 million Texans and stressing ecosystems in nearly every region of the state. In West Texas, a wildfire has burned at least 27 homes and forced much of Taylor County to evacuate; it’s one of…

NWS confirms EF-0 tornado in Durham County

Posted on May 25, 2022May 25, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

By WRAL News Chapel Hill, N.C. — The National Weather Service confirmed an EF-0 touched down in Durham County on Monday. The tornado had maximum wind speeds of 85 miles per hour, according to NWS, and touch down occurred around Glenbrook Drive, De Mille Street, Hinson Drive, Waring Street and Da Vinci Street. NWS said the tornado then lifted and briefly touched down again along Colonial Heights Drive and Thompson Road. Hundreds of customers in…

Hurricanes may be stronger, more frequent this year, NOAA says

Posted on May 24, 2022May 24, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

Sign up for The Brief, our daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. Hurricane season along the Atlantic Ocean is expected to be more active than usual this year, with a higher probability that major storms will make landfall in Texas and other areas along the eastern coast, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said Tuesday. The Atlantic hurricane season officially starts June 1, and the national agency’s…

Durham police stretched thin during severe weather, 3 shootings Monday night

Posted on May 24, 2022May 24, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

By Monica Casey, WRAL Durham reporter Durham, N.C. — The Durham Police Department responded to severe weather and three shootings on Monday night. Some residents told WRAL News they were unhappy about police’s response times. A Southside Tobacco and Vape shop employee said it took police 20 minutes to arrive to the shooting, which happened around 7:30 p.m. Monday. It was the third violent incident in Durham on Monday: There was a shooting on Ridgeway…

Possible tornado produced storm damage in Chesnee, Mayo in South Carolina

Posted on May 24, 2022May 24, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

The National Weather Service will investigate to determine the strength of the possible tornado seen on video Monday. CHESNEE, S.C. — The National Weather Service will visit the towns of Mayo and Chesnee in South Carolina Tuesday to determine the strength of a likely tornado that caused damage Monday evening. Video posted to social media showed the likely tornado Monday night. Based on storm damage and recorded videos, WCNC Charlotte Chief Meterologist Brad Panovich said…

Monday Tornado near Reedy Creek, Harrisburg was EF-1 strength

Posted on May 24, 2022May 24, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

The National Weather Service toured storm damage Tuesday in portions of Mecklenburg and Cabarrus counties Tuesday. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Preliminary data from the National Weather Service has found storm damage near the Reedy Creek neighborhood in Charlotte and Harrisburg in Cabarrus County came from a tornado that was at least an EF-1 in strength. The tornado touched down during Monday’s severe weather outbreak in the Carolinas. National Weather Service crews surveyed the damage in Mecklenburg…

Likely tornado produced storm damage in Chesnee, Mayo in South Carolina

Posted on May 24, 2022May 24, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

NOAA predicts above average Atlantic hurricane season, releases storm names

Posted on May 24, 2022May 24, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

For the seventh consecutive year, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is predicting an above-normal Atlantic hurricane season for 2022. The NOAA’s 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season Outlook predicts 14 to 21 named storms, meaning winds 39 mph or higher, with 14 being the average. “NOAA is predicting an above normal 2022 Atlantic hurricane season, which would make this year the seventh consecutive above normal season,” NOAA Administrator Dr. Rick Spinrad said. “Specifically, there’s a 65%…

NOAA predicts above-average hurricane season with 14-21 named storms

Posted on May 24, 2022May 24, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

Of those, six to 10 storms are forecast to be of hurricane strength, and a handful reach major hurricane status. ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is predicting yet another above-average hurricane season — the seventh consecutive year — heading into the 2022 Atlantic hurricane season. Its announcement comes just days after the National Hurricane Center (NHC) started tracking what was the first area of disturbed tropical weather in the Gulf…

NOAA releases 2022 Atlantic hurricane season outlook, predicts another above-average season

Posted on May 24, 2022May 24, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

May 24, 2022 WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Following a very busy 2021 hurricane season, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is calling for another active year. Forecasters at NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center, a division of the National Weather Service, are predicting above-average hurricane activity this year — which would make it the seventh consecutive above-average hurricane season. NOAA’s outlook for the 2022 Atlantic hurricane season, which extends from June 1 to November 30, predicts a…

First Alert Weather Day: severe weather threat moving in

Posted on May 24, 2022May 24, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

NORTH TEXAS (CBSDFW.COM) – The First Alert Weather Team has issued a First Alert Weather Day for May 24 starting at 11:00 a.m. The National Weather Service (NWS) Storm Prediction Center has issued an enhanced storm risk for later today and this evening. CBSDFW.COM Strong and/or severe storms are expected to start this afternoon in counties to the northwest. Damaging winds are the primary concerns but it includes a slight tornado risk. Here is the…

First responders reflect on recovery efforts during 1997 Jarrell tornado

Posted on May 24, 2022May 24, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

When tragedy strikes, first responders spring into action. EMS workers and volunteer civilians reflected on the recovery efforts made on May 27, 1997. JARRELL, Texas — The death and devastation caused by an F-5 tornado in Jarrell, Texas, 25 years ago left first responders overwhelmed. Kevin Krienke, a commander at Williamson County EMS and a long-time Cedar Park resident, first arrived on scene after the Jarrell tornado touched down. He said basic communication was a problem….

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