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Wildfire in rural area west of Fredericksburg now entirely contained

Posted on May 14, 2025May 15, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

The fire, named the Reverse Fire, burned near the 400 block of E. Grand Oak Drive in Harper, about 10 miles west of Fredericksburg. HARPER, Texas — Crews have fully contained a nearly 80-acre wildfire that began burning near Fredericksburg on Tuesday evening. The fire, named the Reverse Fire, burned near the 400 block of E. Grand Oaks Drive in Harper, about 10 miles west of Fredericksburg, in a rural area heavily covered in cedar…

Crews battle wildfire in rural area west of Fredericksburg

Posted on May 14, 2025May 14, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

The fire, named the Reverse Fire, is burning near the 400 block of E. Grand Oak Drive in Harper, about 10 miles west of Fredericksburg. HARPER, Texas — Crews are battling a 75-acre wildfire near Fredericksburg on Tuesday evening. The fire, named the Reverse Fire, is burning near the 400 block of E. Grand Oaks Drive in Harper, about 10 miles west of Fredericksburg, in a rural area heavily covered in cedar trees, Fredericksburg Fire…

Capitol Conspiracies: Texas Republicans are flooding the session with bills based on online hoaxes

Posted on May 14, 2025May 14, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

click to enlarge Illustration by David Loyola This legislative session, GOP lawmakers have filed bills based on debunked online claims, including the allegation that some public schools allow students to go to the bathroom in litter boxes. If it seems the Texas Legislature is debating an awful lot of bills this session that would be more appropriately discussed in an internet chat room, you’re not wrong. This session, lawmakers have filed more than 30 bills…

Wildfire raging in rural area west of Fredericksburg

Posted on May 14, 2025May 14, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

Dubbed the “Reverse Fire,” it has burned 75 acres and according to recent reports is only 55% contained. FREDERICKSBURG, Texas — A wildfire is burning west of Fredericksburg in Gillespie County, according to officials with the Texas A&M Forest Service.. Dubbed the “Reverse Fire,” it has burned 75 acres and according to recent reports is only 55% contained. Fire officials in the area tell us it started around 2:45 p.m. Tuesday afternoon in Harper, Texas,…

Tornado trio: Three tornadoes strike same county 11 hours, 14 miles apart

Posted on May 14, 2025May 14, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

Three EF-1 tornadoes were confirmed by the National Weather Service in Raleigh. All three of them happened in Edgecombe County. They happened 14 miles and less than 11 hours apart. All three were warned by the National Weather Service. Three EF-1 tornadoes in Edgecombe County this week The first was in the Princeville-Tarboro area. It happened shortly after 5 p.m. Monday and was on the ground for six minutes. It traveled more than two miles…

City of Southport urging long-time and new residents to prepare for hurricane season

Posted on May 14, 2025May 14, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

2 minutes ago SOUTHPORT, NC (WWAY) — The start of the Atlantic Hurricane Season is less than three weeks away and the City of Southport is encouraging both long-time and new residents to be prepared before any storms take aim for the Cape Fear. The city hosted a Hurricane Expo at the Southport Community Building on East Bay Street Thursday evening. About 25 residents showed up and dozens of employees from a number of city…

Crews battle wildfire in rural area west of Fredericksburg

Posted on May 14, 2025May 14, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

The fire, named the Reverse Fire, is burning near the 400 block of E. Grand Oak Drive in Harper, about 10 miles west of Fredericksburg. HARPER, Texas — Crews are battling a 30-acre wildfire near Fredericksburg on Tuesday evening. The fire, named the Reverse Fire, is burning near the 400 block of E. Grand Oaks Drive in Harper, about 10 miles west of Fredericksburg, in a rural area heavily covered in cedar trees, Fredericksburg Fire…

'It was just that fast': Edgecombe County wakes to tornado warnings, homes, cars damaged

Posted on May 13, 2025May 13, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

Strong winds damaged multiple homes and toppled trees early Tuesday in Edgecombe County, where radar confirmed a tornado around 3:45 a.m. Photos show significant damage to a home on Gay Street and downed trees on powerlines on School Street. No injuries or deaths have been reported after the storm. Edgecombe County was under a tornado warning between 3:25 a.m. to 4 a.m. Tuesday, the third tornado warning there in less than 12 hours. Savanna Brooks,…

Severe storm floods Cabarrus County road

Posted on May 13, 2025May 13, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

CONCORD, N.C. — Stough Road in Cabarrus County has flooded because of a severe thunderstorm. The thunderstorm produced enough rain to raise the level of the Wolf Meadow Branch over Stough Road. This is near Frank Liske Park in Concord. For impacts from this storm, the National Weather Service had issued a severe thunderstorm warning and a flood advisory. Drivers can use Roberta Road or Blackwelder Road as detours. Across the region, a flood risk…

'We could really use the support': Downtown Asheville businesses seek visitors after Hurricane Helene

Posted on May 13, 2025May 13, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

Downtown Asheville businesses are asking people to visit the area as it works to recover and rebuild seven months after Hurricane Helene hit western North Carolina. ASHEVILLE, N.C. — Tourism is a major economic engine in Asheville, North Carolina, generating hundreds of millions of dollars each year and serving as the area’s second-largest driver of growth, according to the Asheville Chamber of Commerce. Spring typically marks the beginning of a busy season, drawing visitors as…

Roads closed as flash flooding impacts the Carolinas

Posted on May 13, 2025May 13, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

Heavy rain has caused flash flooding in western North Carolina, leading to road closures and flood warnings in several counties. BOONE, N.C. — Days of heavy rain have produced flash flooding in the Carolinas – especially across western North Carolina. As a result, flood warnings have been issued in communities such as Ashe, Burke, Caldwell, and Watauga counties. In one of the heavier rain events experienced since Helene, the WCNC Weather Impact Team says the flooding…

Possible tornado, heavy rain makes a Monday mess across North Carolina

Posted on May 13, 2025May 13, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

Flooding and damaging winds made a mess for residents across central North Carolina on Monday. WRAL meteorologist made Monday a WRAL Weather Alert Day due to the potential for heavy rain, with some areas potentially seeing up to four inches through Tuesday morning. The damaging winds left many in Edgecombe County surprised. “I wasn’t expecting it to be this bad,” said Chyna Warren, who lives in the county. The National Weather Service issued tornado warnings…

Scattered rain continues, where flooding impacts are expected

Posted on May 13, 2025May 13, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

Widespread rain has moved into the Carolinas with flash flooding possible. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — WCNC Charlotte’s Weather Impact Team wants everyone in the Charlotte area to be weather alert on Monday due to the widespread, heavy rain. The flash flooding risk continues on Tuesday and Wednesday but becomes more isolated than the threat on Monday. Widespread rain moved in Sunday night and continues through Monday. Showers become more spotty on Tuesday and Wednesday, but downpours…

More rain is on the way. Where the flooding impacts are expected

Posted on May 12, 2025May 12, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

Asheville's resilient lodges welcome back travelers after Hurricane Helene

Posted on May 9, 2025May 9, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

Asheville, North Carolina, is sending a clear message: the city is open for visitors. ASHEVILLE, N.C. — As summer vacation season approaches, small businesses in western North Carolina are eager to welcome guests back after last year’s historic flooding from Hurricane Helene. Nestled along the banks of the French Broad River, Wrong Way River Lodge and Cabins stands as a symbol of Asheville’s resilience. Co-owner Shelton Steele recalled the shock of Helene. “No one can…

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