August 2022 – Page 10 – Weather Preppers

Pender County wildfire grows to over 1,500 acres, nearing Highway 50

Posted on August 11, 2022August 11, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

August 11, 2022 (Photo: Andrew Chappell) PENDER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — A wildfire that was first reported to be affecting 150 acres on Wednesday in rural Pender County has now grown by over 10 times. The NC Forest Service is reporting the Holly Shelter Game Land fire has increased to over 1,500 acres of the game land’s 63,000 acres. Officials say the fire is just 14 percent contained and is around 2 miles from NC…

2 homes in Frisco catch on fire during severe weather

Posted on August 11, 2022August 11, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

FRISCO, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) – We needed the rain, but two families in Frisco are wishing today’s storms didn’t also include lightning that’s believed to have cause fires which destroyed their homes. Authorities say the house fires on Possum Kingdom Drive in Frisco have tell tale signs of being caused by lightning strikes. Fortunately, neither family was home at the time so it took quick thinking neighbors to call firefighters at both locations. “Immediately I called…

DC-10 airtanker stationed in Austin helps fight wildfires

Posted on August 11, 2022August 11, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

We took a look inside one of the aircraft Texas officials are using to fight fires. AUSTIN, Texas — It’s been a very busy wildfire season in the state of Texas, as firefighters have fought nearly 8,000 fires and more than 600,000 acres have burned so far this year.

Crews battling wildfire in rural Pender County

Posted on August 10, 2022August 10, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

August 10, 2022 (Photo: Pender County Emergency Management) MAPLE HILL, NC (WWAY) — Pender County Emergency Management is on the scene of an approximately 150-acre wildfire located inside the Holly Shelter Game Lands. Pender County EM staff is assisting the North Carolina Forest Service with the fire. Smoke from this fire may affect the Maple Hill, Holly Ridge, and other neighborhoods along the Pender County and Onslow County borders. For updates throughout the day, you…

Death Valley route buried in floods, closed for another week

Posted on August 9, 2022August 9, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

DEATH VALLEY NATIONAL PARK, Calif. — A main roadway into Death Valley National Park will remain closed into next week as crews clean up after record-breaking rains damaged the roadway and choked it with mud, rocks and debris. Flash flooding in the park last week trapped hundreds of hotel guests and partially buried about 60 cars and trucks in mud. No injuries were reported. The California Department of Transportation said about 30 miles (48 kilometers)…

‘Smokey Bear’ celebrates 78th birthday as NC wildfire situation remains mostly under control

Posted on August 9, 2022August 9, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

August 9, 2022 (Photo: National Agricultural Library / MGN) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Today marks 78 years since Smokey Bear was created by the US Forest Service on August 9, 1944. According to the organization, the fictional bear was created to be the symbol for their effort to promote forest fire prevention. The group says 9 of every 10 wild fires is caused by human activity. Artist Albert Staehle was asked to paint the first…

Biden surveys flood damage in Kentucky, pledges more US help

Posted on August 8, 2022August 8, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

It’s the second time Biden has visited the state after a natural disaster. The state was just beginning to recover from a series of tornados in December. WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden on Monday witnessed the damage from deadly and devastating storms that have resulted in the worst flooding in Kentucky’s history, as they visited the state to meet with families and first responders. At least 37 people have died…

Three large wildfires around Central Texas nearly 100% contained

Posted on August 8, 2022August 8, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

Each of the fires is burning in a different county. HAYS COUNTY, Texas — Fire crews across Central Texas are battling multiple wildfires as a result of continued hot, dry conditions. Smoke Rider fire One fire, which the Texas A&M Forest Service has named the Smoke Rider fire, started on RM 165 in Hays County on Tuesday. The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) reported just before 3 p.m. Tuesday that RM 165 was closed between FM…

FORECAST: Scattered downpours, flash flood threat

Posted on August 6, 2022August 6, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

Scattered showers and storms are ongoing this evening with heavy rain and lightning. Author: WCNC Staff, Brad Panovich, Chris Mulcahy, Brittany Van Voorhees (WCNC), KJ Jacobs, Larry Sprinkle Published: 12:41 PM EST March 6, 2019 Updated: 4:35 PM EDT August 6, 2022 CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Happening Right Now: Scattered showers and storms are ongoing across the Charlotte area. Expect heavy rain, gusty winds at times, and lightning. A few storms may become strong due to…

Record floods strand 1K people in Death Valley National Park

Posted on August 6, 2022August 6, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

DEATH VALLEY NATIONAL PARK, Calif. — Record rainfall Friday trigged flash floods at Death Valley National Park that swept away cars, closed all roads and stranded hundreds of visitors and workers. There were no immediate reports of injuries but roughly 60 vehicles were buried in mud and debris and about 500 visitors and 500 park workers were stuck inside the park, officials said. The park near the California-Nevada state line received 1.46 inches (3.71 centimeters)…

Wimberley couple shares what it was like to evacuate amid wildfire

Posted on August 6, 2022August 6, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

The Kaczenski family has lived in the River Mountain Ranch area for more than a decade. WIMBERLEY, Texas — The Kaczenskis have lived in the River Mountain Ranch area for 11 years but, on Wednesday night, the Hermosa fire threatened it all. “We could have lost everything that night,” said Suzie Kaczenski. “I got to the point where I said, ‘I want it all, but I’m not going to take any of it because we…

Messages from Carolina Hurricanes help 11-year-old boy beat cancer

Posted on August 5, 2022August 5, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

By Pat Welter, WRAL Sports multimedia journalist Harrison Korzekwinski expressed his appreciation this while surrounded by his family and friends. “I never thought I’d get this far,” the 11-year-old boy said. On Thursday, Harrison got to leave the UNC Medical Center after he beat leukemia. There were streamers hanging from the walls, birthday balloons floating and Harrison opened up gifts. “Wow, thank you so much,” Harrison said as he opened up a gift bag full…

CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Waterspout turns into possible tornado

Posted on August 5, 2022August 5, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

August 5, 2022 Waterspout in Maryland on August 4, 2022 (Photo Credit: Amy Somers/CBS) SMITH ISLAND, MD (WBOC) — An apparent waterspout caused damage to boats and other structures on Smith Island on Thursday night. The waterspout was spotted at around 7:20 p.m. Some WBOC viewers captured photos of it and Daniel and Amy Somers captured this Facebook video of the waterspout as it touched down on the island. People who live on Smith Island…

Wildfire in Wimberley area 35% contained as of early Friday morning

Posted on August 5, 2022August 5, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

The River Mountain Ranch community is currently impacted by the wildfire. WIMBERLEY, Texas — A day after three large fires sprouted up across Central Texas, a new fire sparked in the Wimberley area. Wimberley Fire Rescue first reported the fire at around 5:20 p.m. Wednesday in the River Mountain Ranch area between Bluff View and the Blanco River. The fire is located off of FM 3237 (Old Kyle Road) and River Mountain Road. Evacuations began…

90% of wildfires in Texas are caused by humans

Posted on August 4, 2022August 5, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

The Texas A&M Forest Service said of the human-caused fires, half of them are caused by debris burning or equipment. AUSTIN, Texas — With multiple fires burning in Central Texas this week, we wanted to learn the most common causes in order to help prevent them from starting. This year, we have seen more wildfires than in recent years, but the fires have luckily burned less acreage because they were caught earlier. “Texas A&M Forest…

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