September 2022 – Page 8 – Weather Preppers

Hurricane Ian swamps southwest Florida, trapping people in homes

Posted on September 28, 2022September 28, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

The Category 4 storm slammed the coast with 150 mph winds and pushed a wall of storm surge accumulated during its slow march over the Gulf. ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Hurricane Ian, one of the most powerful storms ever recorded in the U.S., swamped southwest Florida on Wednesday, flooding streets and buildings, knocking out power to over 1 million people and threatening catastrophic damage further inland. A coastal sheriff’s office reported that it was getting…

KHOU 11 Meteorologist Chita Craft, photojournalist Ivan Gibson land after flight with Hurricane Hunters

Posted on September 28, 2022September 28, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

The brave crews fly into one of the most destructive forces of nature to measure hurricanes and help forecasters determine the intensity and likely landfall. LAKELAND, Fla. — KHOU 11 Meteorologist Chita Craft and photojournalist Ivan Gibson are on board a WC-130J Hurricane Hunter as it flies into Hurricane Ian. The crews on board are collecting critical data from inside the storm to help track this monster hurricane’s wind strength, location and more for NOAA…

Hurricane Ian dumps torrential rain as it continues to crawl through Florida

Posted on September 28, 2022September 28, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

The storm may have weakened to a category three, but it’s still causing serious issues.

Double-check insurance coverage, prepare your home now before Hurricane Ian arrives

Posted on September 28, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — Hurricane Ian made landfall in Florida Wednesday, with expectations it will reach North Carolina and other states in the southeast later this week. Here in the Triangle, property owners are preparing for the possibility of heavy rain and high winds. “An inch of water in the home can cause up to $25,000 worth of damage,” Tar Heel Basement Systems sales manager Nate Zook said. He suggested people clear out drains and…

New Hanover County officials prep for Hurricane Ian impacts

Posted on September 28, 2022September 29, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

Tips for the public ahead of the storm September 28, 2022 WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY)- With hurricane Ian making landfall in Florida Wednesday afternoon as a Category 4 storm, North Carolina state and county agencies and communities are preparing to feel some of its effects later this week. Hurricane Ian is expected to pack a punch and in some form, the storm will be felt along the North Carolina Coast. The biggest concern in our region…

One year after Fred's deadly floods, swift water rescue teams prepare for Hurricane Ian

Posted on September 28, 2022September 28, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

As Hurricane Ian brings potential for flooding in North Carolina over the weekend, the Durham Fire Department’s Swift Water Rescue Team is making last-minute preparations in case they get calls for help in the aftermath. Especially as our climate continues to warm up, tropical systems are able to produce more and more rain, with flood waters and flash flood emergencies becoming more of an issue. It was about this time last year when Durham’s Swift…

Removing debris from storm drains will help mitigate flooding from Ian

Posted on September 28, 2022September 28, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

Charlotte Storm Water Services is asking residents to clear out storm drains, or call 311, ahead of Ian to reduce the risk of flooding from the storm. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Since heavy rain and flooding are forecast to be the main impacts from Ian in Charlotte, city officials are encouraging homeowners to clear out the storm drains in their neighborhood to mitigate potential flooding. Timing will play a critical role on the impacts in Charlotte….

Cumberland County man doing his part to prepare his town should Hurricane Ian strike

Posted on September 28, 2022September 28, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

EASTOVER, N.C. (WTVD) — Residents in the Fayetteville area are all too familiar with how devastating major storms can be, as many of them live in flood zones. That’s why some people ABC11 spoke to Wednesday are taking as many cautions as they can in case Hurricane Ian tears through their communities. In the remote area of Eastover, neighbors are coming together. They say flooding has been an issue with previous storms, so leaning on…

How to mitigate flooding outside your house

Posted on September 28, 2022September 28, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

Fewer buildings, more vegetation along 'notorious' Crabtree Creek should limit flooding in the future

Posted on September 28, 2022September 28, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

As Hurricane Ian moves north through Florida, residents of Wake County are worried about an area that consistently floods even from storms without names. “Crabtree Creek is notorious for flooding,” said Five Points resident David Cornejo. Crabtree Creek is a tributary of the Neuse River in central Wake County. It runs through the town of Cary and flows through Morrisville, William B. Umstead State Park, and the northern sections of Raleigh before emptying into the…

Governor Cooper issues State of Emergency ahead of Hurricane Ian

Posted on September 28, 2022September 28, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

September 28, 2022 Governor Roy Cooper has declared a state of emergency for North Carolina (Photo: Roy Cooper/Youtube) RALEIGH, NC (WWAY) — In advance of Hurricane Ian’s remnants moving through the state, Governor Roy Cooper has declared a State of Emergency. By doing so, the Governor activates the state’s emergency operations plan, waives transportation rules to helps the transport of fuel and critical supplies, help first responders and the agriculture industry and protect consumers from price…

NC State, UNC football games to be played as scheduled as Hurricane Ian hits Florida

Posted on September 28, 2022September 28, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

By Brian Murphy, WRAL sports reporter Hurricane Ian made landfall Wednesday morning on the west coast of Florida. It has forced changes to this weekend’s college football schedule across the Southeast. No moves have been made to ACC games that could be impacted by the storm. No. 10 NC State is scheduled to play at No. 5 Clemson on Saturday night, No. 22 Wake Forest visits No. 23 Florida State on Saturday afternoon and North Carolina…

Tracking Hurricane Ian as it makes landfall in Florida

Posted on September 28, 2022September 28, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

Hurricane Ian hits the Florida coast as a Category 4 hurricane.

Hurricane Ian slams into Florida as Cat 4 storm; video shows continued pounding

Posted on September 28, 2022September 28, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

2 minutes ago Hurricane Ian made landfall on Florida’s west coast Wednesday afternoon as a powerful Category 4 storm, slamming the coastline with powerful winds and dangerous storm surge. Ian approached Florida with maximum sustained winds of 155 miles per hour, just 2 miles per hour shy of being a Category 5 storm. The storm has also slowed down and is just moving north-northeast at 9 miles per hour. Forecasters said catastrophic storm surge of…

Gov. Cooper declares State of Emergency for NC ahead of Hurricane Ian's arrival

Posted on September 28, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — Gov. Roy Cooper declared a State of Emergency on Wednesday ahead of the arrival of the remnants of Hurricane Ian. “A State of Emergency is needed now so that farmers and those preparing for the storm can more quickly get ready for the heavy rain that is likely to fall in much of our state,” Cooper said. “North Carolinians should stay aware, keep a close eye on the forecast and prepare…

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