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Even light rain causing flash flooding issues on Houston's north side

Posted on July 26, 2024July 26, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

Flash flooding sweeps through yet again, leaving drivers stranded and roads impassable. HOUSTON — Community members said light rain flooded ditches on Friday, and with so much new construction, the water doesn’t move like it used to. They said there’s a never-ending fear of what the next rain brings. The water-swollen ditches in Acres Homes are an unfortunate, but regular, part of the scenery. And it’s just about too much to take. “You get knocked…

LIST: High water locations, street flooding as heavy rain falls in the Houston area

Posted on July 26, 2024July 26, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

This list of high-water spots from Houston TranStar will be updated automatically. HOUSTON — Here in Houston, it doesn’t take a lot of standing water to damage your car. You can lose control or stall in less than six inches of water. In just a foot of water, your car can start to float. In only two feet of water, your car can easily be carried away while you’re still in it. If you encounter…

China on Alert for Heavy Rain and Floods From Typhoon Gaemi

Posted on July 26, 2024July 26, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

Typhoon Gaemi churned over southeastern China on Friday, with the local authorities warning that the storm, which left a trail of destruction in Taiwan and the Philippines, would bring torrential rain and flooding. Gaemi made landfall Thursday night in China’s Fujian Province, where the local government shut down schools and nonessential businesses and evacuated more than 290,000 people by Friday morning. The international airport in Fujian’s Quanzhou prefecture canceled more than 160 flights because of…

Flash flood threat; A day to be Weather Aware

Posted on July 25, 2024July 25, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Today (Weather Aware Day) The morning brought some light to moderate scattered rain showers but our chances for heavier rain will extend into the afternoon. Any strong thunderstorm will be moving slowly, which will elevate the flood threat on already primed soil. The Charlotte area has seen anywhere from 2-5″+ of rain over the last week, which helped alleviate some North Carolina drought pain, but now flash flooding is a real concern. …

Power-Thirsty Bitcoin Miners Are Flooding the Energy Center of Texas

Posted on July 25, 2024July 25, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

Energy Power-Thirsty Bitcoin Miners Are Flooding the Energy Center of Texas In the Permian Basin, where oil and gas are plentiful along with wind and solar energy, cryptocurrency enthusiasts are setting up huge data centers. Most locals are welcoming, but many are confused. By Sasha von Oldershausen Sasha von Oldershausen Sasha von Oldershausen is an associate editor who writes about news and politics. View Articles Twitter RSS July 25, 2024 Texas Monthly; Getty Sporting work…

CenterPoint draws state ire after Hurricane Beryl power outages. Here’s what you need to know.

Posted on July 25, 2024July 25, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

CenterPoint earlier this year filed an application with the Public Utility Commission of Texas seeking to raise rates to cover costs and keep up with the area’s growth. Utility officials said the average residential bill would increase by about $1.25, according to the company filings. Utility companies do not make money by doing maintenance like tree trimming or hardening powerlines, but by expanding infrastructure coverage, according to energy experts. But the PUC controls how much…

City of Ingram Mayor signs disaster declaration to request help from the state after flash flood damage

Posted on July 24, 2024July 24, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

Kerr county emergency management says Ingram was the hardest hit by rainstorms Tuesday. INGRAM, Texas — Kerr county officials said the City of Ingram was the hardest hit by heavy rains on Tuesday leaving massive infrastructure ruined. The mayor of Ingram has signed a disaster declaration to request help from the state. This would help repair roads, sewage systems and over a dozen homes affected by the flash floods. Residents are now picking up the…

Hurricane Beryl death toll climbs to 27, including 15 caused by heat due to massive power outages

Posted on July 24, 2024July 24, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

Hurricane Beryl killed several people and caused widespread damage to Southeast Texas on Monday, July 8, 2024. Several people without power died from hyperthermia. HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — Two more names have been added to the list of people who died during and after Hurricane Beryl roared ashore in Texas on Monday, July 8. In a July 24 update from the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences, we’ve learned the death toll in Harris County…

Hurricane Beryl death toll climbs to 27, inclduing 15 caused by heat due to massive power outages

Posted on July 24, 2024July 24, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

Update: Hurricane Beryl now blamed for 27 deaths, including 15 during widespread power outages

Posted on July 24, 2024July 24, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

Family of Pearland couple reported missing after flash flood in Utah raises money to fund search efforts

Posted on July 24, 2024July 24, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

More than 10 agencies joined the massive search for Ray and Maranda Ankofski last month but the only sign they found of the couple was Ray’s pants and ID. Author: Shern-Min Chow, Lupita Villarreal, Michelle Homer Published: 12:46 PM CDT July 24, 2024 Updated: 12:46 PM CDT July 24, 2024 MOAB, Utah — It’s been more than a month since a Pearland couple went missing during a vacation in Moab, Utah. The Grand County Sheriff’s…

Weather Impact Aware: Flash flooding risk on Thursday

Posted on July 24, 2024July 24, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — After weeks of high temperatures and dry conditions, a wet pattern has settled over the Charlotte area, bringing inches of much-needed rain to the region. The WCNC Weather Impact Team wants the Charlotte area to stay Weather Aware on Thursday due to the the threat of flash flooding and excessive rain. When All day on Thursday, July 25 Forecast Rain chances will continue overnight into Thursday morning which is when the risk…

Heavy rain risk decreasing for Central Texas midweek; river flooding still a concern on Llano River

Posted on July 24, 2024July 24, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

Rain chances continue midweek, but the risk for locally heavy rain and flooding is trending down. AUSTIN, Texas — With a high of only 81 degrees, Tuesday was the coolest afternoon in Austin since May 13. It has certainly been an odd stretch of weather over the past several days, with localized flooding and heavy rain taking place in what is typically the second-driest month of the year. We’re still not done with rain chances,…

Heavy rain risk decreasing for Central Texas mid-week; river flooding still a concern on the Llano River

Posted on July 24, 2024July 24, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

Rain chances continue mid-week, but the risk for locally heavy rain and flooding is trending down. AUSTIN, Texas — With a high of only 81 degrees, Tuesday was the coolest afternoon in Austin since back on May 13th. It’s certainly been an odd stretch of weather over the past several days with localized flooding and heavy rain taking place in what is typically the second driest month of the year. We’re still not done with…

Calls for Maya Rudolph to reprise her Kamala Harris on ‘SNL’ are flooding social media

Posted on July 23, 2024July 23, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

5 minutes ago Maya Rudolph MingleMediaTVNetwork / Wikipedia / CC BY-SA 2.0 (Photo from MGN) NEW YORK (AP) — Will Maya Rudolph’s “funt,” aka Vice President Kamala Harris, be back on “Saturday Night Live?” Speculation has been running hot since Sunday, when President Joe Biden dropped his election news, but the “SNL” alum is a busy actor these days. Rudolph earned four Emmy nods last week for her work on three different shows: “Loot” (just renewed…

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