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NOAA forecasts 60% chance of above-average hurricane season

Posted on May 23, 2025May 23, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is predicting a 60% chance for an above-normal hurricane season. NOAA released its forecast on Thursday for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, which goes from June 1 to Nov. 30. The agency is predicting a 30% chance of a near-normal season and a 10% chance of a below-normal season. NOAA is forecasting: Between 13 to 19 total named storms (winds of 39 mph or higher). Of those, six to…

CenterPoint prepares for upcoming hurricane season by simulating response

Posted on May 22, 2025May 22, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

From pre-staging resources to installing more than 100 weather stations, CenterPoint said it’s doing everything it can to be prepared for hurricane season. HOUSTON — Inside CenterPoint Energy’s emergency operations center, a simulated Category 3 hurricane unfolded Thursday as part of the company’s effort to improve its storm preparedness ahead of hurricane season. The full-scale exercise involved more than 200 CenterPoint employees, and it was put on following what many viewed as CenterPoint’s inadequate response…

CenterPoint Energy simulates hurricane response, pledges improvements after Beryl failures

Posted on May 22, 2025May 22, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

Is your name on the list? These are the storm names for the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season

Posted on May 22, 2025May 22, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

The season runs from June 1 through Nov. 30. HOUSTON — It’s time to start talking forecast cones, spaghetti models, and all the other terms that go with hurricane season on the Gulf Coast. It’s back for 2025 and runs from June 1 through Nov. 30. While the statistical peak of hurricane season isn’t until Sept. 10, storms can spin up at any time — even outside of the hurricane season dates. So the key…

These are the names for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season

Posted on May 22, 2025May 22, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

Myrtle Beach wildfire 100% contained, nearly 3 months after starting

Posted on May 22, 2025May 22, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — South Carolina forestry officials announced Wednesday that the Covington Drive Fire in Myrtle Beach is finally 100% contained, 82 days since it ignited, burning over 2,000 acres in Horry County. The fire was started in Myrtle Beach in early March when a 40-year-old woman was burning yard debris and lost control of the flames. She was arrested on two charges related to the fire. Witnesses said the woman started the fire in…

Does Charlotte have tornado sirens?

Posted on May 22, 2025May 22, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

Mecklenburg County emergency leaders say they focus on modern alert systems for residents. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — As severe weather sweeps across the region and much of the country, many in Mecklenburg County are asking the same question: Are there tornado sirens in place to warn residents? Our Verify team breaks down how the county handles alerts. OUR SOURCES: THE ANSWER: No, Mecklenburg County does not have tornado sirens. WHAT WE FOUND: According to the National…

NC House approves $450 million more for Hurricane Helene relief aid

Posted on May 22, 2025May 22, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

Nearly half a billion dollars more in relief funding for Hurricane Helene recovery won unanimous approval in the North Carolina House of Representatives Thursday, shortly after the chamber also voted to approve a separate $33 billion plan to fund the rest of state government. The broader budget is expected to be bogged down in fights between Republicans in the Senate and House over tax policy and other disagreements. So House lawmakers are hoping to keep…

NOAA forecasts above-average Atlantic hurricane season

Posted on May 22, 2025May 22, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

The 2025 hurricane season outlook was released today. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration released its 2025 hurricane season outlook Thursday. As expected, an above-average season is expected. NOAA’s forecast calls for 13 – 19 named storms, which is categorized as a tropical storm or stronger. Of those, 6 – 10 are expected to become hurricanes. Within those 6 – 10 hurricanes, 3 – 5 will reach major hurricane criteria. The Atlantic…

NC beekeepers unite to revive honeybee population after Hurricane Helene's destruction

Posted on May 22, 2025May 22, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

Hurricane Helene hit western North Carolina in late September 2024, wreaking havoc in the mountains. People lost everything, including honeybees. According to the NC State Apiculture program at NC State University, it’s estimated that 70% to 90% of working beehives in the mountains were destroyed by Helene. Now there is a project to bring them back. In October, Dr. David Tarpy with NC State’s Apiculture Department came up with an idea to get new beehives…

NOAA predicts above-normal 2025 Atlantic hurricane season

Posted on May 22, 2025May 22, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

13 minutes ago A summary infographic showing hurricane season probability and numbers of named storms predicted, according to NOAA’s 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season Outlook. The official start of the Atlantic hurricane season is June 1 and runs through November 30. (Image credit: NOAA NWS) UNITED STATES (WWAY) — The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season will likely experience above-average activity, the National Hurricane Center announced on Thursday. NOAA’s outlook for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, which goes…

Lawmaker sounds the alarm on NOAA and NWS cuts as hurricane season approaches

Posted on May 21, 2025May 21, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

Panelists expressed serious concerns over the nation’s storm readiness in the wake of the widespread federal job cuts. HOUSTON — With just 10 days left until the official start of hurricane season, Rep. Lizzie Fletcher is sounding the alarm about growing staffing and resource shortfalls at the very agencies responsible for issuing life-saving storm warnings. On Wednesday, Fletcher hosted a live webinar with top weather and emergency experts to spotlight how federal budget cuts, a…

With hurricane season approaching, officials urge North Carolinians to consider flood insurance

Posted on May 21, 2025May 23, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

With the Atlantic hurricane season nearly underway, officials are encouraging North Carolinians to reassess their risk and consider flood insurance. According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), just one inch of water can cause $25,000 in damage and there have been floods in 98% of counties in America. “Increasingly, a flood is something that’s likely to happen to you over a 30-year mortgage,” said Jeff Jackson in 2023, who used to lead flood insurance…

St. Louis emergency management agency commissioner on leave over siren activation during deadly tornado

Posted on May 21, 2025May 21, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

The mayor’s office said Commissioner Sarah Russell’s directive to activate the outdoor warning siren during a call to the fire department was “ambiguous.” ST. LOUIS — A day after St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer said the city’s outdoor warning siren wasn’t activated during a deadly tornado because of “human error,” the commissioner of the City Emergency Management Agency was placed on paid administrative leave. The mayor’s office cited multiple serious issues with Commissioner Sarah Russell’s…

New storm patterns shift Tornado Alley east, raising safety concerns

Posted on May 21, 2025May 21, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

Tornado season is here and where those twisters strike may be shifting. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — New research shows powerful storms are hitting farther east, raising new concerns about severe weather safety and preparedness. Tornado season is here and where those twisters strike may be shifting, as researchers say there could be a new Tornado Alley. The term Tornado Alley was first used in the 1950s to describe parts of Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas and Nebraska. For…

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