May 2022 – Page 9 – Weather Preppers

Kingsville Volunteer Fire Department battles wildfire at King Ranch

Posted on May 12, 2022May 12, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

Kingsville emergency crews responded to a wildfire at the King Ranch Thursday afternoon. Volunteer fire department crews responded to the fire around 1:30 p.m., a spokesperson for the department said. The fire is estimated to have spread over 100 acres, though it’s not yet clear how it started. Fire Chief Rick Salinas said crews are currently trying to control the fire and get ahead of it. This is a developing story. Check caller.com for updates….

Cleanup process continues 2 months after Jacksboro tornado

Posted on May 12, 2022May 12, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

JACKSBORO, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) – Nearly two months after an EF-3 tornado ripped through the community of Jacksboro, tearing up houses and parts of some schools, the cleanup process continues for many. A home severely damaged in the Jacksboro tornado. Nick Starling/CBSDFW.com “I’ve got some hard decisions to make,” said Jacksboro resident Susan Armontroutt. She’s going over her options as her house isn’t livable anymore. “I think I’m going to go back to Colorado for a…

Jacksboro still recovering for EF3 tornado 2 months later

Posted on May 11, 2022May 11, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

The principal of Jacksboro Elementary is glad to be back in the building, but some residents are weighing hard questions about to stay or go.

Hurricanes playoff games, other large-scale events could be behind surge in COVID cases in Wake County

Posted on May 11, 2022May 11, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

By Chelsea Donovan, WRAL reporter Raleigh, N.C. — Dozens of Carolina Hurricanes fans have taken to social media in an uproar, with many saying they caught COVID after attending last week’s playoff games, which were packed with at least 20,000 screaming fans. Masks are considered optional inside the PNC Arena. One woman posted on Twitter that she, her husband, and at least 12 other people came down with COVID after attending the game. Travis O’Neal,…

Weather IQ: 3 severe weather clouds you need to know how to spot

Posted on May 11, 2022May 11, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

Knowledge is one of the best things that can keep you safe during severe weather. These three clouds identify a strong to severe thunderstorm. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — When it comes to severe weather, it is helpful to know what to look out for when the skies turn dark. The more we know when it comes to severe weather, the safer we will be. Here are 3 clouds you need to know about to help you…

'The beach erosion is huge:' NC couple's Outer Banks trip shows firsthand look at flooding

Posted on May 11, 2022May 12, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

Texas Wildfire Preliminary Agriculture Losses Total $23.1 Million

Posted on May 11, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

Texas wildfires that ravaged the Eastland Complex, parts of the Panhandle and Coryell County regions encompassing 433,000 acres have resulted in $23.1 million in preliminary agricultural loss estimates, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service economists. Preliminary estimates from devastating Texas wildfires are $23.1 million, which includes fence repair costs. (Texas A&M AgriLife photo by Kay Ledbetter) The losses include more than 400 livestock deaths, lost grazing values and fence repair costs. Dry, windy conditions throughout the…

Hurricanes dominate Bruins, move 1 game shy of advancing in Stanley Cup Playoffs

Posted on May 11, 2022May 11, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

RALEIGH, N.C. — The Carolina Hurricanes took a 3-2 lead in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs with a dismantling of the Boston Bruins. The Canes returned to Raleigh after dropping the last two games in Boston. The power of home ice seemed to be just what the doctor ordered for Carolina. On offense and defense, the Hurricanes looks completely dominant on all aspects of the game. The team took an early 2-0…

DEQ accepting applications for $18 Million to restore beaches from coastal storm damage

Posted on May 10, 2022May 10, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

May 10, 2022 RALEIGH, NC (WWAY) — The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is accepting project applications from local governments for coastal storm damage mitigation projects. According to the department, $18 million has been allocated to the Division of Water Resources’ Coastal Storm Damage Mitigation Fund. Funding may only be used for costs associated with beach nourishment, artificial dunes, and other projects to mitigate or remediate coastal storm damage to the ocean beaches and…

EF-1 tornado aftermath: Rockingham County rallies to clean up debris and damage

Posted on May 10, 2022May 10, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

Clean-up will take days, even weeks following the tornado that ripped through parts of Rockingham County on Friday. ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, N.C. — The clean-up continues after an EF-1 tornado struck Rockingham County Friday night. Damage is extensive around the county. The efforts to clear debris is an all-hands-on-deck situation. There are still no reports of any injuries according to the sheriff and community members are coming together to help those in need. “We have had…

Community rallies to clean up after EF-1 tornado hits Rockingham County

Posted on May 10, 2022May 10, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

Hurricane season starts June 1, but 1st named storm could come sooner

Posted on May 9, 2022May 9, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

By Mike Maze, WRAL meteorologist Is the 2022 hurricane season going to be off to an early start just like it has over the past seven years? The odds are in favor that. Even though hurricane season officially begins on June 1, we could see our first named storm this month. We already have our eyes on two weak systems, one off the southeast coast and another weak wave off the coast of Africa. The National…

Brunswick County officials hold hurricane conference to prepare for this season

Posted on May 9, 2022May 9, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

May 9, 2022 BOLIVIA, NC (WWAY) — The 2022 hurricane season officially begins in just over 3 weeks on June 1st, but local officials say now is the time to begin preparing. A hurricane conference was held today at Brunswick Community College in Brunswick County, discussing ways residents can stay safe this year. “You can tell the communities that plan ahead and those that do not,” Commissioner Randy Thompson said. Thompson says past hurricanes have…

New Mexico residents brace for extreme wildfire conditions

Posted on May 8, 2022May 8, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

By CEDAR ATTANASIO and BRIAN MELLEY, Associated Press LAS VEGAS, N.M. — With the worst of the thick wildfire smoke having blown out of town, residents of this small northern New Mexico city tried to recapture a sense of normalcy Saturday as their rural neighbors hunkered down amid predictions of extreme fire conditions. Shops and restaurants reopened, the historic center was no longer just populated by firefighters, but there was a widely felt sense of…

Report: Tornado in Rockingham Co. leaves severe damage

Posted on May 8, 2022May 8, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

First responders found downed trees, blocked roadways, powerlines down, and trees on houses. ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, N.C. — A tornado ripped through Rockingham County Friday. County officials said a tornado warning went into effect around 7:20 p.m. Communications got the first calls about damage about 22 minutes later. Saturday afternoon, the depths of the destruction left behind were clear on Sunset View Road. Trees and power lines were snapped like twigs. Neighbors were taking stock of…

« 1 … 7 8 9 10 11 12 »