March 2023 – Weather Preppers

Tornado causes major damage in Arkansas as massive storm system hits Midwest

Posted on March 31, 2023March 31, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

A powerful tornado tore through Little Rock, Arkansas, on Friday, causing major damage. It’s part of a large storm system affecting tens of millions of people in several parts of the U.S. Roxana Saberi has the latest.

An $80 million project expected to better protect Houston homes from flooding is underway

Posted on March 31, 2023March 31, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

HOUSTON — City officials broke ground Friday on an $80 million project that is expected to better protect homes from flooding in parts of the northwest. “The Inwood project will provide flood damage reduction to over 4,400 structures in the White Oak Bayou and Vogel Creek watershed,” said Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner. The construction of these basins will be at the former Inwood Forest golf course, which was purchased by the City of Houston The…

Tornado slams Little Rock, shreds rooftops, flips vehicles

Posted on March 31, 2023March 31, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A tornado plowed through Arkansas’ capital and surrounding areas Friday afternoon, reducing rooftops to splinters, toppling vehicles and tossing debris on roadways as people raced for shelter. The Little Rock Fire Department reported heavy damage and debris in the western end of the city, saying on its Facebook page that firefighters were performing rescue operations in the area. The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Medical Center in Little Rock…

Tornado slams Little Rock, smashes rooftops, flips vehicles

Posted on March 31, 2023March 31, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

LITTLE ROCK, ARK. — LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A tornado plowed through Little Rock and surrounding areas on Friday afternoon, reducing rooftops to splinters, toppling vehicles and tossing debris on roadways as people raced for shelter. More than 350,000 people were at risk as what the National Weather Service called a “confirmed large and destructive tornado” tore through business districts and neighborhoods in Little Rock and North Little Rock. Passengers and airport employees at…

Tornado emergency issued for Little Rock and nearby areas

Posted on March 31, 2023March 31, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

The National Weather Service has issued a tornado emergency for Little Rock and surrounding areas, warning that 350,000 are in danger from a “confirmed large and destructive tornado.” Forecasters say the tornado was seen Friday afternoon in Little Rock and North Little Rock. There were no immediate reports of injuries. THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP’s earlier story follows below. JACKSON, Miss. (AP) – Massive storms brewing over at least 15 states in the…

Dangerous storms spread across 15 states as forecasters issue tornado warnings

Posted on March 31, 2023March 31, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

More than 85 million people were under weather advisories Friday as forecasters predicted a large outbreak of thunderstorms that could bring hail, wind gusts and tornadoes.

Two local events cancelled due to Saturday’s severe weather threat

Posted on March 31, 2023March 31, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

6 minutes ago Severe weather is forecast for Saturday (Photo: Pixabay) (WWAY) — A marginal risk (level 1 out of 5) of severe weather is forecast for the Cape Fear Saturday. As a result, some events have been cancelled. The Spring Fling in Bladenboro was scheduled to run from 10:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m on Saturday. But it will no longer happen, according to organizers. Boling Spring Lakes Founders Day event has also been cancelled….

Four firefighters deployed from Austin to Texas Panhandle for wildfire assistance

Posted on March 31, 2023March 31, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

AUSTIN, Texas — Four Austin Fire Department (AFD) firefighters have been deployed to Lubbock to assist residents in the Texas Panhandle with the increased wildfire risk. The four firefighters left on Thursday, March 30, to head toward Lubbock. The members will be part of a Texas A&M Forest Service Texas Intrastate Fire Mutual Aid System (TIFMAS) deployment on Strike Team 108. TIFMAS is used any time there is a hurricane, wildfire, flooding or other natural…

Biden visits Mississippi town in the wake of deadly tornado

Posted on March 31, 2023March 31, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

President Joe Biden is visiting a Mississippi town ravaged by a deadly tornado.

Dreamville preps wrapping up, severe weather risk for Saturday

Posted on March 31, 2023March 31, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

Friday, March 31, 2023 11:02AM RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — Only one more day until Dreamville Festival begins and preparations are wrapping up, but tomorrow’s threat for rain may deter people away despite this being a rain or shine event. Chopper 11 flew over Dorothea Dix Park and it appears everything is in place for the 50-thousand fans expected to show up each day. Dix Park will be closed to the public today. Organizers have released…

Strong wind storm to affect the area Saturday

Posted on March 31, 2023March 31, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Start securing those loose items in the yard now because, by Saturday. We should be seeing 20-35 mph winds with gusts over 50 mph. The strong low-pressure system has an enormous wind field that is similar to the remnants of a tropical storm without all the moisture. There will be a narrow line of storms possible with the front, but that will be brief as most of the high winds will be…

Four firefighters deployed from Austin to panhandle for wildfire assistance

Posted on March 30, 2023March 30, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

AUSTIN, Texas — Four Austin Fire Department (AFD) firefighters have been deployed to Lubbock to assist residents in the Texas Panhandle with the increased wildfire risk. The four members left on Thursday, March 30, to head toward Lubbock. The members will be part of a Texas A&M Forest Service Texas Intrastate Fire Mutual Aid System (TIFMAS) deployment on Strike Team 108. TIFMAS is used any time there is a hurricane, wildfire, flooding or other natural…

Ian, Fiona join list of retired hurricane names

Posted on March 30, 2023March 30, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

The two names will be replaced with Idris and Farrah. HOUSTON — The World Meteorological Organization’s Hurricane Committee convened today at their annual meeting in Costa Rica to vote on and retire hurricane names that were particularly devastating. This year they voted to retire the names Ian, which became a major category 4 hurricane before making landfall in southwest Florida, and Fiona which also became a major hurricane but caused the most devastation as a…

California faces more mudslide and flooding risks

Posted on March 30, 2023March 30, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

Another atmospheric river is bringing heavy rain and snow to California, and that means a heightened risk of flooding and mudslides. CBS News’ Jonathan Vigliotti joins John Dickerson on “Prime Time” to discuss.

Storm to bring severe weather to much of the U.S.

Posted on March 29, 2023March 29, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

An estimated 65 million people in 20 states are expected to experience severe weather later this week brought on by a powerful storm front. Meteorologist Chris Warren with The Weather Channel has the forecast.

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