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Rare tornado near Los Angeles rips building roofs; 1 injured

Posted on March 23, 2023March 23, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

The rare and violent weather came amid a late-season storm that brought damaging winds and more rain and snow to saturated California. LOS ANGELES — A rare tornado touched down in a Los Angeles suburb on Wednesday, ripping roofs off a line of commercial buildings and sending the debris twisting into the sky and across a city block, injuring one person. The National Weather Service sent teams to assess damage in Montebello and later confirmed…

At least 5 killed in California severe weather

Posted on March 22, 2023March 22, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

Another round of rough weather brought heavy rain and flooding to California once again. At least five deaths are being blamed on the most recent atmospheric river. Janet Shamlian reports.

Storm hits California with more floods, damaging winds and power outages

Posted on March 22, 2023March 22, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

Another atmospheric river hit California on Tuesday — the 12th such storm since late December. CBS News correspondent Janet Shamlian joined us from Los Angeles to discuss the damage and how residents are coping with the deadly storms.

Large hail, damaging winds expected in Hill Country heading into weekend

Posted on March 22, 2023March 22, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

San Antonio and parts of the Hill Country have not seen the last of the rain as the threat of storms continue to loom over the area. The National Weather Service forecasted a chance for severe storms, affecting the southern Edwards Plateau and will extend into the Hill Country for Thursday, March 23. The predicted storms will start Thursday night around midnight in the Edwards Plateau region and work their way east into the Hill…

Round Rock man still rebuilding one year after 2022 tornado

Posted on March 22, 2023March 22, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

One of the homes impacted by the March 2022 tornado belonged to Michael Talamantez, who said he was at home when the twister came through. ROUND ROCK, Texas — One year ago, several tornadoes came through Central Texas. One of those tornadoes ripped through Round Rock, resulting in $32 million dollars in damage and 700 homes being impacted by the destruction. One of the homes impacted belonged to Michael Talamantez, who said he was at…

Round Rock man still rebuilding a year after 2022 tornado

Posted on March 21, 2023March 22, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

One of the homes impacted belonged to Michael Talamantez, who said he was at home when the tornado came through. ROUND ROCK, Texas — One year ago, several tornadoes came through Central Texas. One of those tornadoes ripped through the City of Round Rock, resulting in $32 million dollars in damage and 700 homes being impacted by the destruction. One of the homes impacted belonged to Michael Talamantez, who said he was at home when…

One year later: Round Rock mayor, resident reflect on March 2022 tornado

Posted on March 21, 2023March 21, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

On March 21, 2022, an EF-2 tornado touched down in Round Rock, damaging hundreds of homes. ROUND ROCK, Texas — One year ago, on March 21, 2022, the city of Round Rock, Texas, was hit by an EF-2 tornado. The storm caused more than $32 million in damage, according to the mayor, and nearly 700 homes were impacted. “But we didn’t have a loss of life,” Round Rock Mayor Craig Morgan said. “Which was much…

Small Business Administration opening Disaster Loan Outreach Center for January’s EF3 Tornado relief

Posted on March 20, 2023March 20, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

The Pasadena Animal Shelter will get a new roof after it went through a tornado in January. The SBA is opening a Disaster Loan Outreach Center in Pasadena for aid after January’s EF3 tornado. The SBA’s announcement comes a week after the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) rejected a request for a Presidential Disaster Declaration. In a press release, Governor Greg Abbott said he was “disappointed”. “While we are disappointed in the Biden Administration’s decision…

Harris County tornado victims can now apply for federal aid

Posted on March 18, 2023March 18, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

The federal government is now offering aid in Harris County and several other Southeast Texas communities that were impacted by a tornado that ripped across the region on Jan. 24. Tornado victims will be able to receive help from the U.S. Small Business Administration through its Physical Disaster and Economic Injury Disaster loan programs, Gov. Greg Abbott said in a news release Friday. Both businesses and residents can apply for these low-interest loans, added Harris…

Low-interest loans available for Houston-area residents, businesses impacted by January tornado

Posted on March 18, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo said the federal government approved the county and state’s request for aid after a request for direct grants was rejected. HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — Low-interest loans are now available for residents and businesses that were impacted by the tornado that devastated parts of southeast Houston in January. Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo said the federal government approved the county and state’s request for aid after a request for direct grants…

Tornado warnings issued as powerful storm hits Texas

Posted on March 17, 2023March 17, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

The storm forced the Federal Aviation Administration to issue two ground stops at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.

FEMA gives $7.4M for new Port Aransas police station after Hurricane Harvey damage

Posted on March 16, 2023March 16, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

A long negotiation with the Federal Emergency Management Agency ended in a settlement with the city of Port Aransas that will send just over $7.4 million to build a new police station. The new facility will replace the one damaged in August 2017 during Hurricane Harvey. FEMA did not return requests for comment Thursday and no statement about the settlement was found on the agency’s website. The Wednesday announcement by Joanna P. Ragas of Del…

Parts of California remain at high risk of flooding after series of storms

Posted on March 16, 2023March 16, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

The latest storm system to hit California has moved on but the risk of flooding remains high in many parts of the state. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans joins Elaine Quijano and Lana Zak with the latest.

City of Austin warns active construction sites to prepare for severe weather

Posted on March 16, 2023March 16, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

AUSTIN, Texas — A strong cold front moving in Thursday evening is expected to bring the potential for severe weather, including very high wind gusts. Ahead of the front, the City of Austin‘s Developmental Services Department is asking construction workers to make their sites are prepared for the weather. The City is asking that appropriate erosion and sediment control measures are working as intended to allow for proper drainage of rainwater and to help reduce…

California is facing widespread flooding and mudslides in wake of storm

Posted on March 16, 2023March 16, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

Tens of thousands of people remain under evacuation orders in the wake of the latest atmospheric river to pass through California, leaving behind flooding and mudslides. Carter Evans reports.

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