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Here's how to get your flooding debris picked up by the City of Houston

Posted on May 13, 2024May 13, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

HOUSTON — The City of Houston will start going through Kingwood to pick up debris and trash left over from last week’s flooding. They’re starting with single-family homes on Monday. For your trash to get collected, it has to be in the right spot and sorted correctly. The city wants your things out by the curb by 6 a.m. and it should be separated into six different categories: Anything that’s not by the curb won’t…

Mosquito activity on the rise due to rainfall, flooding across Texas

Posted on May 11, 2024May 11, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

The rain activates the dormant eggs and those begin to hatch out to create an explosion in the mosquito population, according to CEO of the The Bug Master. BELL COUNTY, Texas — After the heavy rain and flooding across Central Texas there might be an issue that’s risen and is bugging you. That’s correct — the insects are out. The conditions Central Texas is seeing, the extra moisture and the temperatures rising, it’s the perfect…

Volunteers help Conroe community clean up in wake of flooding in Montgomery County

Posted on May 11, 2024May 11, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

The Woodlands Church Disaster Relief team and their group of volunteers have been able to help about a dozen families so far. CONROE, Texas — The sights seen throughout the River Plantation neighborhood in Conroe on Friday captured the aftermath of last week’s catastrophic flooding. At the same time, the sounds of drills, and hammers spoke to the relief efforts underway for those in need. “Removing all the sheetrock, all the insulation, anything that would…

Why leaders are urging NC residents to start hurricane prep now

Posted on May 10, 2024May 10, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

Hurricane season runs from June to November, with the most hurricanes occurring in August, September and October. Leaders are encouraging residents to start preparing now, before a storm strikes. Forecasters expect a busy hurricane season this year, fueled by climate change making extreme weather more frequent and severe. Warmer oceans provide more energy for hurricanes to form and strengthen, making them more powerful. Also, changes in atmospheric conditions can make storms more likely to form…

Storms could produce hail, damaging winds south of Charlotte

Posted on May 10, 2024May 10, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A few severe thunderstorms are producing a threat of damaging winds, hail and lightning south of Charlotte. WCNC Charlotte Brad Panovich wants communities, especially those in South Carolina, to stay Weather Aware for possible severe weather. As a result of the wind and hail threat, the National Weather Service has issued severe thunderstorm warnings for York, Chester, Lancaster and Chesterfield counties. These storms are capable of producing 60 mph damaging winds and hail 1.25″…

Large hail and strong winds cause damage in San Marcos and the Hill Country

Posted on May 10, 2024May 10, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

A severe storm pummeled a swath of Hays County with high winds and large hail more than 5 inches in diameter. Local social media posts show damage to home and car windows from hail, as well as large trees knocked down by the storm. A storm chaser located west of Dripping Springs was hit by 4.2-inch hail — what some chasers call “gorilla hail,” referring to particularly large hailstones. San Marcos CISD announced it was…

Severe weather possible Friday afternoon across Cape Fear

Posted on May 10, 2024May 10, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

12 minutes ago (Photo: WWAY) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The Cape Fear has a chance for a few severe storms Friday afternoon. The Storm Prediction Center has placed the entire region under a slight risk (level two out of five) for severe weather through the evening. A cold front will push through the area, leading to the storms. Once it moves offshore, the weekend will be much nicer with sunshine, lower humidity and cooler temperatures.

Live radar, updates: Severe weather possible Thursday evening for Central Texas

Posted on May 10, 2024May 10, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

Here’s the latest on the chance for strong storms late Thursday afternoon through the evening hours. AUSTIN, Texas — We’re tracking the potential for strong storms, mainly in the Austin metro and points north, for Thursday afternoon and evening. The threat looks to be somewhat substantial, but there are mitigating factors. Here’s the latest. RELATED: Here’s how to protect your car last-minute during a hailstorm Thursday afternoon and evening Thursday has a significant chance of strong…

Severe storms Wednesday caused two tornadoes, one death

Posted on May 9, 2024May 9, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

A tornado warning and several severe thunderstorm watches were in effect for hours across in the Charlotte area Wednesday. Author: Brad Panovich, Hank Lee, James Brierton (WCNC), Brittany Van Voorhees (WCNC), Blair Shiff (WCNC), Chris Mulcahy, Larry Sprinkle, Anders J. Hare (WCNC) Published: 1:50 PM EDT May 7, 2024 Updated: 5:46 PM EDT May 9, 2024 CHARLOTTE, N.C. — One person died and tens of thousands remain without power after severe weather swept across the…

Hurricanes make change in net: Kochetkov to start in Game 3 against Rangers

Posted on May 9, 2024May 9, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

5 minutes ago RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Pyotr Kochetkov is set to start in goal for the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 3 against the New York Rangers on Thursday night, as they make a change in net trailing the second-round series 2-0. Coach Rod Brind’Amour announced the decision roughly seven hours before puck drop, citing Frederik Andersen’s workload as the reason for the move. “Freddy’s played really well, but he’s also played a lot,” Brind’Amour…

EF1 tornado confirmed in Gastonia, Belmont

Posted on May 9, 2024May 9, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

The tornado moved through Gastonia, Smyre, Lowell and Springwood before lifting near Belmont. GASTONIA, N.C. — Storm damage in Gastonia and Belmont was caused by the second of two EF1 tornadoes on Wednesday, the National Weather Service confirmed Thursday. The tornado had maximum sustained winds of 110 mph and grew to a width of 60 mph. This tornado caused damage on the north side of Gastonia before moving east toward Belmont. A team consisting of…

EF1 tornado began in Cleveland County, moved into Gaston County

Posted on May 9, 2024May 9, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

National Weather Service crews have surveyed multiple locations in Cleveland and Gaston counties for possible tornado damage. This is the first confirmed tornado associated with Wednesday’s storms. One person was killed in Gaston County when a tree fell on a car. Firefighters were able to rescue another person from the vehicle and they were taken to the hospital. Gaston County commissioners declared a state of emergency due to widespread damage caused by Wednesday’s severe thunderstorms. …

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Here's how to get your flooding debris picked up by the City of Houston

Mosquito activity on the rise due to rainfall, flooding across Texas

Volunteers help Conroe community clean up in wake of flooding in Montgomery County

Why leaders are urging NC residents to start hurricane prep now

Storms could produce hail, damaging winds south of Charlotte

Large hail and strong winds cause damage in San Marcos and the Hill Country

Severe weather possible Friday afternoon across Cape Fear

Live radar, updates: Severe weather possible Thursday evening for Central Texas

Severe storms Wednesday caused two tornadoes, one death

Hurricanes make change in net: Kochetkov to start in Game 3 against Rangers

EF1 tornado confirmed in Gastonia, Belmont

EF1 tornado began in Cleveland County, moved into Gaston County

EF-1 tornado confirmed in Gastonia, Belmont

Timeline: Severe weather possible Thursday evening for Central Texas

National Weather Service confirms EF1 tornado during Wednesday's severe storms