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Florida man arrested for threatening utility workers restoring power after Hurricane Milton

Posted on October 17, 2024October 17, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

5 minutes ago Manitoba Hydro / YouTube / MGN FLORIDA (ABC NEWS) — A man was arrested Wednesday for threatening utility workers who were restoring power in Hillsborough County, Florida, following mass outages caused by Hurricane Milton, according to officials. Crews were working on a road repair when the man allegedly verbally threatened them and drove his vehicle toward them in an intimidating manner. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office has identified the suspect as 57-year-old…

Could damage from Hurricane Milton bring Tampa Bay Rays to Durham in 2025?

Posted on October 17, 2024October 17, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

By Brian Murphy, WRAL News Durham, N.C. — The Durham Rays? It seems like a long shot, but Hurricane Milton’s destruction in Florida, particularly in the Tampa area, has, at least, allowed some to dream of a Major League Baseball team coming to the area. The roof Tropicana Field, the home of MLB’s Tampa Bay Rays, was badly damaged during Hurricane Milton which hit Florida earlier this month, raising questions about its viability for the…

With drought conditions worsening, here’s how to prepare for wildfires

Posted on October 17, 2024October 17, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

2024 is likely to go down in history as a red-letter year for wildfires. Back in February, a fire ignited in Hutchison County and quickly burned more than 1 million acres under dry, warm and windy conditions. The Smokehouse Creek Fire is now considered the largest fire recorded in Texas history. As fall settles in, along with cooler temperatures, it may be tempting to let one’s guard down when it comes to wildfires. But with…

Lansing community coming together to rebuild after Hurricane Helene

Posted on October 17, 2024October 17, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

“The need far exceeds our ability to help people, but we’re trying to scale as fast and responsibly as we can,” Leeth Davis said. LANSING, N.C. — Lansing in Ashe County was decimated by Hurricane Helene, and in the weeks since, the community is trying to rebuild and transition. Tommy and Diana McClure count themselves among the lucky ones, but their family lost pretty much everything. That’s a common story you’ll hear as you walk…

Appalachian State offers support for students returning to class after Hurricane Helene

Posted on October 17, 2024October 17, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

On Wednesday, students at Appalachian State University returned to the classroom for the first time since Hurricane Helene hit on Sept. 27. Students will have some catching up to do – and the campus still has damage to repair. All water and power has been restored on campus, and most of the buildings have been repaired, but there are a few areas that are blocked off, including a concert hall on campus. A close-up of…

Sticky absentee ballot issues: NC voters receive sealed envelopes due to Hurricane Helene-related moisture

Posted on October 16, 2024October 16, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

Some people planning to vote absentee are finding an unpleasant surprise when they receive their ballots. State officials say moisture from Hurricane Helene has caused one or both envelopes used to return the ballot to seal shut. There’s no word on exactly how many counties or ballots have been affected. In an email, North Carolina State Board of Elections spokesperson Pat Gannon wrote “Chatham and a few other” counties have reported problems, likely “caused by…

Appalachian State offers to support for students returning to class after Hurricane Helene

Posted on October 16, 2024October 16, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

Federal money to help states hit by hurricanes Helene and Milton nears $2 billion

Posted on October 16, 2024October 16, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

6 minutes ago Damages from Hurricane Milton in St Petersburg, FL. (Photo: @StPeteFL/MGN) WASHINGTON (AP) — The federal government has approved nearly $2 billion in assistance across six states to help people hit hard by hurricanes Helene and Milton, the White House said Wednesday. The federal government has been under intense pressure to show that it is getting help to areas devastated by the back-to-back hurricanes in late September and early October as it warns…

Weather IQ | Explaining the eyewall replacement cycle for hurricanes

Posted on October 16, 2024October 16, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

Hurricane Milton was one of the strongest hurricanes on record, and it went through a classic cycle. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Hurricane Milton was a historic storm, and one of the strongest on record. It also showed a textbook example of a phenomenon called the eyewall replacement cycle. Let’s raise that Weather IQ. Why this happens A well-defined eye is the sign of a powerful hurricane. The strongest winds and heaviest rain surround this area, which…

Signs of an intense hurricane: The eyewall replacement cycle

Posted on October 16, 2024October 16, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

Many schools are still closed weeks after Hurricane Helene. Teachers worry about long-term impact

Posted on October 16, 2024October 16, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

Tens of thousands of students in the Southeast are dealing with school disruptions after Hurricane Helene wreaked havoc so severe — on homes, campuses and municipal power and water systems — that some districts have no idea when they will reopen. While virtual learning helped during the COVID-19 school closures, that has not been an option for this crisis because internet and cellphone service has remained spotty since the storm struck in late September. In…

JCSU closes Greenfield Residence Hall after Helene storm damage

Posted on October 15, 2024October 15, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

Johnson C. Smith University said the student residence hall experienced environmental issues after Helene’s heavy rainfall. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Over 200 students from Johnson C. Smith University in Charlotte are living in a hotel after their residence hall suffered storm damage caused by Helene, according to the school. The 213 students typically live on-campus in Greenfield Residence Hall, which houses freshman females at the university, but have been relocated while the school addresses “storm-related water…

Assclown Alert: Ginning up hurricane conspiracies with the MAGA crowd

Posted on October 15, 2024October 15, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

click to enlarge Shutterstock / Philip Yabut U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene shares her gazpacho recipe with reporters. Assclown Alert is a column of opinion, analysis and snark. As residents of Florida and other states suffer from the devastating consequences of hurricanes Helene and Milton, far-right pundits have once again become locked in a debate whether God or weather-control machines are responsible. Shortly after Helene slammed into the Gulf Coast, William Koenig of the conspiracy-prone…

213 JCSU students relocated to hotel after storm damage

Posted on October 15, 2024October 15, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — About 200 students from Johnson C. Smith University in Charlotte are living in a hotel after their residence hall suffered storm damage caused by Helene, according to the school. The 213 students typically live on-campus in Greenfield Residence Hall but have been relocated while the school addresses “storm-related water damage and increased moisture” after Helene. “Our top priority is the safety of our students, faculty, and staff; thus, we are taking steps…

Amateur radio volunteers provide and maintain crucial communication links when hurricanes strike

Posted on October 15, 2024October 15, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

When storms like Helene and Milton sever traditional wireless and web networks, these operators can step in to provide weather updates and damage assessments, connect people with worried loved ones far away, and even relay emails. By Jerry Clayton, Texas Public RadioOctober 15, 2024 9:05 amTech & Innovation, Texas Newsroom, Texas Public Radio

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