August 2022 – Weather Preppers

Long delayed replacement for tornado damaged fire station in Dallas opens, but it's temporary

Posted on August 31, 2022August 31, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

DALLAS (CBSDFW.COM) – Nearly three years after a tornado destroyed the old Preston Royal fire house, the neighborhood is getting a new one. With just a tent for the fire truck and a mobile home for the firefighters, Temporary Fire Station 41 is intended, as its name suggests, to serve as a temporary home until a permanent station can be built. “Excited to be back in the area! I know our firefighters are,” said…

Pakistan floods kills over 1,000 and leaves millions displaced

Posted on August 31, 2022August 31, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

PAKISTAN — Nearly a half million people crowded into camps after losing their homes in widespread flooding and the climate minister warned Monday that Pakistan is on the “front line” of the world’s climate crisis after unprecedented monsoon rains wracked the country since mid-June, killing more than 1,130 people. The rains stopped more than two days ago, and floods in some areas were receding. But Pakistanis in many parts of the country were still wading…

Preston Hollow gets temporary fire station after tornado destroyed previous one

Posted on August 30, 2022August 30, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

Having firefighters back on Royal Lane will help with response times.

Heavy rainfall, possible flooding stay on radar for San Antonio

Posted on August 30, 2022August 30, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

News // Weather Isolated showers are anticipated throughout the day and could eventually lead to minor flooding Sye Bennefield Jr Aug. 30, 2022Updated: Aug. 30, 2022 2:21 p.m. The NWS anticipates isolated showers throughout the day that could eventually lead to minor flooding in San Antonio Bill Barfield/Getty Images The tried old adage of being careful what you ask for seems to be ringing loud and clear in the Alamo City as the National Weather Service…

Forecast: Widespread showers and storms ongoing; localized flooding possible

Posted on August 30, 2022August 30, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

Here are the latest updates from the KVUE Storm Team. AUSTIN, Texas — **A Flood Advisory has been issued for portions of Bastrop and Caldwell counties until 2:30 p.m. Tuesday. A Flood Advisory has been issued for portions of Travis and Williamson counties until 3:30 p.m. Tuesday.** Grab your umbrella and rain jacket because, chances are, you might need them! We continue to track scattered to widespread showers and storms as we head into the…

11-year-old boy dies after being swept into a storm drain during flash flood

Posted on August 30, 2022August 30, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

August 30, 2022 (Photo: MGN) (CNN) — An 11-year-old boy died after he fell into the water and was swept into a storm drain during a flash flood in northwest Arkansas Monday evening, according to police. An adult who tried to save the boy also was swept into the drain and was rescued, officials said. The boy drowned after he “accidentally fell into the water and the current swept him under,” Bentonville Police Corporal Adam McInnis said in…

Forecast: Widespread rain likely Tuesday; localized flooding possible

Posted on August 30, 2022August 30, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

Here are the latest updates from the KVUE Storm Team. Author: Shane Hinton (KVUE), Jordan Darensbourg, Hunter Williams Published: 11:46 AM CST March 6, 2019 Updated: 11:20 PM CDT August 29, 2022 AUSTIN, Texas — Widespread rain and storms return to the forecast Tuesday, and the overall weather pattern will stay fairly unsettled through the rest of the week. Showers and storms will be possible as early as Tuesday morning, especially across the Hill Country. …

Garland apartment tenants still dealing with flood damages a week later

Posted on August 30, 2022August 30, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

GARLAND, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) – One week after devastating floods in some parts of North Texas, a few residents have been forced to continue living in deplorable conditions caused by all that water. At least two families in Garland have been living for days with severe water damage that they said the landlord has not addressed. The family that lives in the unit and the one next door both had their ceilings collapse which led to…

Up to 50% of residential flooding during Hurricane Harvey caused by climate change, study says

Posted on August 29, 2022August 29, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

Hurricane Harvey wrought enormous destruction across the Gulf Coast when it made landfall five years ago, and no place was hit worse than Houston, where the storm dropped an estimated one trillion gallons of water and caused more than 35 flood-related deaths. Harvey marked the largest rain event in U.S. history, and it obviously would have caused a great deal of damage to the city no matter what. However, new research published last week in…

Texas energy outlook: Summer demand has passed, but hurricane season could be ramping up

Posted on August 29, 2022August 29, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

It’s been a calm hurricane season so far, but statistics point to a high likelihood of a named storm in the Atlantic in the next couple of weeks. By Kristen Cabrera & Gabrielle MuñozAugust 29, 2022 5:59 pmEnergy & Environment, Texas Standard Original

Duke Energy preparing for hurricane season with new improvements

Posted on August 29, 2022August 29, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

August 29, 2022 Wilmington, NC (WWAY)– Duke Energy has been preparing for hurricane season, and the possibility of major power outages across the Cape Fear. On Monday, Duke Energy held an information session to discuss its storm forecasting, hurricane response, and how it is strengthening the power grid for major storms. Linemen, meteorologists, and even drone pilots talked about what they do, and how it is important to hurricane preparedness and recovery. The main topic of discussion was how Duke has made…

Hurricane Harvey reinforced the value of a pristine Katy Prairie. Development continues anyway.

Posted on August 29, 2022August 29, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

Prairies are like sponges. When it rains, droplets get sucked underground and into the eager roots of grasses and flowers. When the soil gets saturated, their dense shoots slow the water’s flow downstream – making them a natural flood deterrent. Prairies are the kind of natural resource that a place like Houston could really benefit from. But the vast prairie west of the Bayou City is shrinking. Development such as housing and roadways have eaten…

San Antonio warned of minor flooding Monday as rain expected all week

Posted on August 29, 2022August 29, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

The San Antonio area could see minor flooding Monday night as isolated and scattered storms continue into the week. Caleb Downs The National Weather Service put San Antonio and the South Central Texas area under a hazardous weather outlook warning as pockets of rain and thunderstorms could lead to minor flooding Monday afternoon and into tonight. Continuing off of last week’s heavy rainfall, isolated and scattered rain is expected throughout the rest of this week….

Having Texas native plants in your front yard helps fight wildfires and drought

Posted on August 28, 2022August 28, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

Drought-tolerant plants help homeowners keep a pretty garden year-round. They also need less water and fertilizers to stay alive. AUSTIN, Texas — While we saw some measurable rain last week, most of Central Texas remains in a drought. Many counties still have water restrictions in place, and it’s hard to keep a pretty lawn, which is why experts recommend drought-resistant landscaping. The City of Austin has created this guide, so residents know what plants are…

Two homes damaged in fire in northeast Raleigh neighborhood

Posted on August 28, 2022August 28, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

Raleigh, N.C. — Two homes were damaged Sunday when a fire broke out in a northeast Raleigh neighborhood. Firefighters responded to Hartham Park Avenue, off Louisburg Road, before 7 a.m. There were at least eight firetrucks, and it appeared a van burned in the fire. Firefighters said everyone made it out of the homes safely.

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