May 2023 – Page 9 – Weather Preppers

Carolina Hurricanes look to take commanding 2-0 series lead against New Jersey Devils

Posted on May 5, 2023May 5, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

RALEIGH, N.C. — After a runaway victory in game one, the Carolina Hurricanes hope to take a commanding 2-0 series lead against the New Jersey Devils. Puck drops at 8 p.m. Friday at PNC Arena. A second home victory will set the Canes up with a comfortable lead before heading on the road. After shocking first round exits by the Boston Bruins and the Colorado Avalanche, the Canes are currently the odds on favorites to…

Storms begin to move through South Texas; severe weather possible for San Antonio

Posted on May 5, 2023May 5, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

Follow KENS 5 on air and online for breaking severe weather coverage. Get the KENS 5 app for alerts when severe weather threatens South Texas. SAN ANTONIO — A level 2 of 5 risk for severe weather is in place for most of south-central Texas, including San Antonio, as storms start to move through the region, according to the National Weather Service. A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in place until 9:15 p.m. for Maverick County. Severe…

A month before hurricane season begins, Charlotte-Mecklenburg encourage preparedness

Posted on May 3, 2023May 3, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

“Now every time this floods, it floods the ecological sanctuary and not homes,” John Wendel with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water said. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Inland flooding may not always be synonymous with hurricane season in many people’s minds but should be if you live in the Carolinas, officials from both the city of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County agencies reminded Wednesday. Chantilly Ecological Sanctuary Pond is just off Briar Creek and the site is one of the…

Charlotte-Mecklenburg storm water services, emergency management discuss hurricane season

Posted on May 3, 2023May 3, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

Floods from heavy rainfall kill at least 129 in Rwanda

Posted on May 3, 2023May 4, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

KIGALI, RWANDA — KIGALI, Rwanda (AP) — Torrential rains caused flooding in western and northern Rwanda, killing at least 129 people, a public broadcaster said Wednesday. The death toll “continues to rise,” the Rwanda Broadcasting Agency said Wednesday. “This could be the highest disaster-induced death toll to be recorded in the country in the shortest period, according to available records from recent years,” the government-backed New Times newspaper reported. Francois Habitegeko, governor of Rwanda’s Western…

Hurricanes, Devils meet in 2nd round of NHL playoffs

Posted on May 3, 2023May 3, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — The Carolina Hurricanes pushed through a first-round series in the Stanley Cup playoffs with enough time to let their injury-hit lineup recharge before facing their next opponent. The mental break was just as important, too, before taking on a New Jersey Devils team less than 48 hours removed from a Game 7 win to advance. “We’ve had time to kind of slow down and take a breath,” coach Rod Brind’Amour said…

Calif. hazardous sites at risk of severe flooding due to rising sea levels

Posted on May 3, 2023May 3, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

A study found that 129 sites including oil refineries, sewage treatment plants and nuclear and fossil fuel power plants could see flooding by 2050.

As hurricane season approaches, Fort Bend County urges residents to begin preparing

Posted on May 2, 2023May 2, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

FILE: Major evacuation during Hurricane Harvey. Hurricane season is quickly approaching, officially beginning June 1 and continuing until the end of November. According to local officials, the time to start preparing is now. The frequency and damage incurred by natural disasters has been at an all-time high in recent years. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 2020 set the record for the most natural disasters in the U.S. with $1 billion or more…

Governor Roy Cooper urges residents to make plans during Hurricane Preparedness Week

Posted on May 2, 2023May 2, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

6 minutes ago Hurricane Isaias damage in 2020 (Photo: WWAY) RALEIGH, NC (WWAY) — As part of Hurricane Preparedness Week, Governor Roy Cooper is urging North Carolinians to learn about and prepare for the dangers of severe tropical weather in preparation for the upcoming hurricane season. Hurricane season runs from June 1st through November 30th. “Severe tropical weather can have devastating impacts on communities across the state and the best way to prepare is by…

Four drive-by shootings in less than two weeks leave northeast Austin homes damaged, neighbors calling for help

Posted on May 2, 2023May 2, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

Neighbors said no one has been injured, but it’s just a matter of time. AUSTIN, Texas — Neighbors in northeast Austin are calling for more police to patrol their street after four drive-by shootings damaged multiple homes in less than two weeks. After 30 years of living on Tuffit Lane, Joe Ayers said he went from leaving his door open to keeping his gun close. “It’s intensified badly,” Ayers said. Ayers said for the past year,…

Four drive-by shootings in less than two weeks leave NE Austin homes damaged, neighbors calling for help

Posted on May 2, 2023May 2, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

Neighbors said no one has been injured but it’s just a matter of time. AUSTIN, Texas — Neighbors in northeast Austin are calling for more police to patrol their street after four drive-by shootings damaged multiple homes in less than two weeks. After 30 years of living on Tuffit Lane, Joe Ayers said he went from leaving his door open to keeping his gun close. “It’s intensified badly,” said Ayers. Ayers said for the past…

KHOU 11 Weather Team meets with Hurricane Hunters ahead of hurricane season

Posted on May 2, 2023May 2, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

Hurricane season begins June 1st. HOUSTON — The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and its Air Force Reconnaissance wing, the crew that operates the Hurricane Hunter Aircraft, set up shop at Houston’s Ellington Field Monday to kick off Hurricane Preparedness Week. The forecasters were in Houston for the start of their five-day tour of Gulf Coast cities. The entire KHOU 11 Weather Team was there to meet with the team of experts, which also included…

Powerful tornado hits Virginia Beach

Posted on May 1, 2023May 1, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

Officials on Monday were surveying the damage after a powerful EF-3 tornado moved through Virginia Beach a day earlier.

Tornado that hit Virginia Beach was EF-3, NWS says

Posted on May 1, 2023May 1, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

No injuries have been reported so far. VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A local state of emergency has been declared after a confirmed tornado ripped through the Great Neck area of Virginia Beach Sunday night. Around 6 p.m. Sunday, a tornado was reported on the ground in the area of River Road and Great Neck, according to the City of Virginia Beach. The National Weather Service confirmed the tornado was EF-3 strength. The Virginia Beach Fire…

Tornado flips cars and damages homes in South Florida

Posted on May 1, 2023May 1, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

A tornado tore through Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, over the weekend, flipping cars and destroying homes. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez joins CBS News to discuss the latest.

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