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Triangle sees mild impact from Tropical Storm Idalia

Posted on August 31, 2023August 31, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

Tropical Storm Idalia is not expected to make landfall in Raleigh, but it is still expected to have minor impact on the area. Steady rain and some standing water were seen in Raleigh Wednesday night as the Tropical Storm gets closer. More rain and potential flooding are expected overnight, with winds picking up. A flash flood watch is in effect for Wake County from Wednesday night through Thursday morning. Tropical Storm Idalia causes flight delays…

Cumberland County opens shelters as part of prep for Tropical Storm Idalia

Posted on August 31, 2023August 31, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

Thursday, August 31, 2023 4:24AM FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WTVD) — Cumberland County emergency officials say they are expanding their resources to protect and support people through the tropical storm warning prompted by Idalia. Cumberland County opened two emergency shelters at Smith Recreation Center and Kiwanis Recreation Center in Fayetteville. The Red Cross, Cumberland County’s social services, public health department, and school district are behind the effort. Officials say they have set up a special hotline and…

Tropical Storm Idalia brings flooding to South Carolina

Posted on August 31, 2023August 31, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

Videos posted to social media showed flooding in Charelston as high tide reached just over 9.2 feet, the fifth-highest reading in Charleston Harbor since records were first kept in 1899.

Idalia causes widespread flooding in coastal South Carolina

Posted on August 31, 2023August 31, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

Idalia downgraded to tropical storm after making landfall in Florida with 125 mph winds. Heavy rain, high winds and flooding are expected in parts of the Carolinas. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Idalia update: Downgraded to a tropical storm Tropical Storm Idalia is racing through the state of Georgia into South Carolina on a path to the northeast. The once category 4 hurricane has been downgraded to a tropical storm. At 11 p.m. EDT Wednesday, Idalia was…

Tropical Storm Idalia brings flipped ambulance, heavy rain, and strong winds to NC Coast

Posted on August 31, 2023August 31, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

The coast of North Carolina has been feeling the effects of Tropical Storm Idalia, with heavy rain and dangerous driving conditions in Fayetteville. Roads are slick and water is pooling in some areas, making driving difficult and dangerous. An ambulance flipped on Raeford Road, sending multiple people to the hospital with minor injuries. No patients were inside the ambulance at the time of the accident. The fire department said the accident appears to be weather-related….

Ululani's Hawaiian Shave Ice impacted by Maui wildfire

Posted on August 31, 2023August 31, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

Round Rock’s Ululani’s Hawaiian Shave Ice is on a mission to help employees after two Hawaiian locations were destroyed. ROUND ROCK, Texas — A businesses owner who lost two shops in the Maui wildfire is expanding in Round Rock. Ululani’s Hawaiian Shave Ice is on a mission to raise money for its employees. David Yamashiro and his wife, Ululani, are the co-founders of Ululani’s Hawaiian Shave Ice. Yamashiro was born and raised in Hawaii, a…

Round Rock's Ululani's Hawaiian Shave Ice impacted by Maui wildfire

Posted on August 31, 2023August 31, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

Idalia damage reports around Cape Fear include flooding, roof collapse

Posted on August 31, 2023August 31, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

11 seconds ago WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Several tornado warnings were issued for the Cape Fear over the course of Wednesday evening. A couple of tornado touchdowns are believed to have taken place in Brunswick County. Two oak trees down on Myrtle Grove Rd near Golden Rd. Myrtle Grove were reported by the National Weather Service, making it not passable. The Sunset Beach Police Department posted around 8:30 p.m. saying water has crossed over the…

Officials dodge questions over Maui wildfire response

Posted on August 31, 2023August 31, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

Officials in Maui face tough questions about their disaster response following the deadliest wildfires in the U.S. in more than a century. CBS News national correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti reports.

Maui officials face questions over wildfire response

Posted on August 30, 2023August 30, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

The blaze that engulfed Lahaina was the deadliest U.S. wildfire in over a century. Weeks later, Maui officials are facing questions over how they responded to the fires. Jonathan Vigliotti has the story.

Idalia downgraded to tropical storm after hitting Georgia, Carolinas, Florida: Live updates

Posted on August 30, 2023August 30, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

PERRY, Fla. − Downgraded to a tropical storm, what had been Hurricane Idalia powered across southeastern Georgia and the Carolinas on Wednesday evening after making landfall earlier along Florida’s Big Bend as a Category 3 tropical cyclone and driving “catastrophic” storm surge and flooding for hundreds of miles. As of 5 p.m., the storm’s center was located 115 miles west-southwest of Charleston, South Carolina, heading northeast at 21 mph with sustained winds of 70 mph. “Flash…

Tropical Storm Idalia could disrupt travel at RDU during Labor Day Weekend

Posted on August 30, 2023August 30, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

The Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) is monitoring Tropical Storm Idalia, which could disrupt travel during the busy Labor Day weekend. As of Wednesday afternoon, there have been six cancellations and seven delays. In a 10 a.m. press conference, RDU’s staff warned Idalia could disrupt service. Several airports in Florida closed, causing hundreds of cancellations. “It feels good, glad we got here,” Bridgett Bosworth, RDU traveler, said. Bosworth and her daughter are two travelers who made…

Maui officials face questions over wildfires response

Posted on August 30, 2023August 30, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

Maui’s mayor told CBS News he couldn’t say who was “responsible for communicating” with the state’s head of emergency management.

NC coastal residents brace for Tropical Storm Idalia

Posted on August 30, 2023August 30, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

The residents of Cumberland County are preparing for Tropical Storm Idalia on Wednesday. Meteorologists are predicting 3 to 5 inches of rain in the Sandhills, including Fayetteville. This amount of rain in a short period of time could lead to flash flooding. The Cape Fear River is at a safe level as of Wednesday afternoon. It means there is plenty of room for more water from creeks and streams to flow in before the river…

DeSantis faces leadership test with Hurricane Idalia

Posted on August 30, 2023August 30, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has temporarily paused his presidential campaign to manage Hurricane Idalia recovery efforts. CBS News Miami investigative reporter Jim DeFede joins “America Decides” to discuss how the governor’s closely-watched response could impact the 2024 race.

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