WeatherPreppers – Weather Preppers

Forecast: Wind Advisory Tuesday; Extreme risk for wildfires tomorrow

Posted on March 18, 2025March 18, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

Here are the latest updates from the KVUE Weather Impact Team. AUSTIN, Texas — A Wind Advisory is in effect until 10 PM Tuesday for Llano, Burnet, Williamson, Travis, Milam, Lee, Bastrop, and Caldwell County* Out-the-door conditions will be comfortable on Tuesday in Central Texas, with temperatures in the 50s and 60s areawide. Winds will be gusting out of the south, adding some humidity to the air today. This will be key to our lower…

Crabapple wildfire near Fredericksburg increases to 9,858 acres, now 85% contained

Posted on March 18, 2025March 18, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

What started as a small fire Saturday afternoon has now grown to thousands of acres and is leaving behind scenes of blackened ground and ash covered trees. FREDERICKSBURG, Texas — Fire officials in Gillespie County, along with the Texas A&M Forest Service, are continuing to battle a massive fire near Fredericksburg, Texas, according to authorities. The wildfire now covers an estimated 9,858 acres and is about 85% contained, officials said Tuesday morning. What started as…

As wildfire anxiety grows, Austin plans to designate half the city as at risk of fire damage

Posted on March 18, 2025March 18, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

About two-thirds of land parcels in the city would be considered at risk of damage from wildfire, up from about 35% a decade ago. The changes would require builders to construct more homes with fireproof materials. By Audrey McGlinchy, KUT NewsMarch 18, 2025 10:15 amEnergy & Environment, KUT News, The Texas Newsroom

Waterspout and tornadoes at NC coast, 8 people injured in Perquimans County

Posted on March 18, 2025March 18, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

Two EF-1 tornadoes and a waterspout were confirmed in North Carolina following severe weather that hit the state late Sunday. Eight people were injured after a confirmed tornado destroyed multiple homes in Perquimans County early Monday morning, according to the National Weather Service. Perquimans County is located in the northeast portion of North Carolina, close to Edenton. WITN reports three trailers at Longview Estates in Woodville were destroyed and several others damaged by the EF-1…

9 homes destroyed as crews continue to battle 9,700-acre wildfire near Fredericksburg

Posted on March 18, 2025March 18, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

As of around 8:30 p.m. Monday, the Crabapple Fire is 85% contained. AUSTIN, Texas — Fire crews in Gillespie County, along with the Texas A&M Forest Service, are continuing to battle a 9,737-acre wildfire north of Fredericksburg that sparked on Saturday afternoon. According to Gillespie County officials, the fire – named the Crabapple Fire – started in the 8700 block of Lower Crabapple Road at around 1 p.m. By 4:20 p.m. Saturday, the fire had…

SA Stock Show & Rodeo opens facilities to victims of Gillespie County wildfires

Posted on March 18, 2025March 18, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

SAN ANTONIO — Texans are coming together, lending a helping hand to those affected by the fires tearing through the Hill Country. The San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo is stepping in to help. In a social media post Monday that an emergency location will be temporarily available for horses and cattle that need immediate care due to the fires. The rodeo property located at 723 Frost Bank Center Drive will be temporarily available for…

SA Stock Show & Rodeo opens facilities to victims of Gillespie County wildfires

Posted on March 18, 2025March 18, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

SA Stock Show & Rodeo offers emergency location for livestock affected by Crabapple Wildfire

Posted on March 18, 2025March 18, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

Evacuations underway as new wildfire burns in Gillespie County

Posted on March 17, 2025March 18, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

Evacuations are underway in Gillespie County as a new wildfire spreads near I-10 in the area of Duderstadt Road. GILLESPIE COUNTY, Texas — Evacuations are underway after a new wildfire sparked in Gillespie County on Monday. According to the Gillespie County Communications Center 911 Emergency Dispatch, the fire is burning off Interstate Highway 10 and traveling north in the area of the 498-mile marker/Duderstadt Road, near Harper. As of around 6:15 p.m. Monday, Duderstadt Road…

New wildfire in Gillespie County prompts evacuations

Posted on March 17, 2025March 18, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

New wildfire in Gillespie County prompts evacuations

Posted on March 17, 2025March 18, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

NC mom finds 6-year-old daughter in rubble after tornado destroys her home

Posted on March 17, 2025March 17, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

“It literally felt like it was Dorothy off the Wizard of Oz,” Laquasia Hughes said after finding her daughter safe Monday morning. HERTFORD, N.C. — A tornado swept through a neighborhood in northeastern North Carolina early Monday, leaving behind a trail of destruction and sending several people to the hospital. The Perquimans County Emergency Operations Center confirmed that 13 mobile homes were damaged at Longview Estates Mobile Home Park, located just off Woodville Road. Emergency…

Wildfire risk returns to the "extreme" category for portions of Central Texas Monday

Posted on March 17, 2025March 17, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

We may not be out of the woods yet when it comes to fire danger, as very high fire danger persists midweek. AUSTIN, Texas — While we continue to track the Crabapple fire in Gillespie County, which has burned over 8,600 acres, we’re expecting fire weather conditions to improve for Sunday. But fire risk will ramp up again as we head into next week. Here’s a day-by-day look at what we’ve got going on. Sunday,…

Severe weather moves east after tornadoes, winds and wildfires killed at least 39 people

Posted on March 17, 2025March 17, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

6 minutes ago A storm damaged building is seen along Blackburn Lane, Thursday, May 9, 2024, in Columbia, Tenn. Severe storms tore through the central and southeast U.S., Wednesday, spawning damaging tornadoes, producing massive hail, and killing two people in Tennessee. (AP Photo/George Walker IV) AP—A dynamic storm that prompted foreboding predictions of dangerous weekend weather spawned tornadoes, dust storms and wildfires that killed at least 39 people and destroyed hundreds of homes and businesses. The…

NWS confirms Pender County tornado touchdown from Sunday evening storms

Posted on March 17, 2025March 17, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

1 minute ago WWAY’s debris tracker showed the Pender County tornado Sunday evening (Photo: WWAY) PENDER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — A tornado touched down in Pender County Sunday night. The National Weather Service confirmed the tornado Monday morning during a storm survey. Crews say damage was found along Herrings Chapel Road. They’re still in the process of determining the tornado’s track and intensity. We’ll provide an update on that information when it’s made available.

1 2 3 … 1,257 »