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Cold front could trigger severe weather in Houston area this weekend | Timeline for potential storms

Posted on April 3, 2025April 3, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

Southeast Texas braces for severe weather this weekend as a cold front brings storms. HOUSTON — After a week of warm, muggy weather and gusty winds, Southeast Texas residents should prepare for a risk of severe weather heading into the weekend. The KHOU 11 Weather Team has issued a Weather Impact Alert for Saturday as they track the potential for severe weather when a cold front moves through the area. The Storm Prediction Center has…

Severe weather possible for Houston this weekend | Weather Impact Alert issued

Posted on April 3, 2025April 3, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

Impact Plastics not responsible for workers killed in Helene flooding, TOSHA says

Posted on April 3, 2025April 3, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

TOSHA said the company “exercised reasonable diligence” on the day of the flooding and told employees to leave the work site before the flooding intensified. ERWIN, Tenn. — The Tennessee Occupational Safety and Health Administration finished its investigation into Impact Plastics after six employees were swept away and killed by catastrophic flash flooding from the remnants of Hurricane Helene in September. On April 2, TOSHA released its full investigation summary. It said it found Impact…

'A little emotional': Hurricanes equipment manager got seconds in goal, memory to last a lifetime

Posted on April 2, 2025April 2, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

By Scott Mason, WRAL reporter From sharpening skates and fixing steel to painting the goaltenders’ facemasks, 46-year-old Jorge Alves is with the Carolina Hurricanes to ensure they get what they need on a typical day at Lenovo Center. “The air-brushing is actually the easiest part,” Alves said. Alves, the son of Portuguese immigrants, grew up playing hockey in Massachusetts. However, a higher calling brought him to North Carolina, where he served in the Marine Corps…

WMO retires three hurricane names after devastating 2024 season

Posted on April 2, 2025April 2, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

The World Meteorological Organization has retired Beryl, Helene and Milton from the hurricane naming list. HOUSTON — The World Meteorological Organization (WMO), the group responsible for developing the list of names for tropical systems, has dropped three names following the 2024 season. B Beryl, Helene, and Milton have all been retired, meaning those names will not reappear in six years when the list from 2024 is recycled. Hurricanes are named in alphabetical order, in lists…

Beryl removed from future hurricane naming lists

Posted on April 2, 2025April 2, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

Hurricane names Helene, Milton and Beryl are now retired

Posted on April 2, 2025April 2, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

5 minutes ago Photo: NOAA WASHINGTON (ABC NEWS) — According to the World Meteorological Organization, several hurricanes from 2024 had their names retired. The World Meteorological Organization on Wednesday officially replaced the names of the trio of 2024 storms that killed more than 300 people and caused more than $119 billion in damage. Brianna, Holly and Miguel take their place in the rotating six-year list of names for Atlantic storms set in advance by a committee…

Hurricane Helene's name retired after deadly 2024 impact on US

Posted on April 2, 2025April 2, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

The World Meteorological Organization retired the name Helene due to the catastrophic storm’s impact in 2024. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has officially retired the name Helene from its Atlantic hurricane name list, following the catastrophic damage and tragic loss of life caused by the storm in 2024. Helene, along with Beryl and Milton, will be replaced on the rotating list by Brianna, Holly and Miguel. The name John has also been…

Tornadoes damage homes and power lines as storms wallop Midwest and South

Posted on April 2, 2025April 3, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

The potent storm system will bring “significant, life-threatening flash flooding” starting Wednesday and continuing each day through Saturday. ATLANTA — Tornadoes and violent storms struck parts of the South and Midwest on Wednesday, knocking down power lines and trees, ripping roofs off homes and shooting debris thousands of feet into the air as a swath of severe weather hit the region. A tornado emergency was briefly issued in northeast Arkansas, with the National Weather Service’s…

NC burn ban lifted statewide as rain improves wildfire conditions

Posted on April 2, 2025April 2, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

The North Carolina Forest Service on Wednesday lifted a burn ban for all counties as wildfire conditions improve in the western portion of the state. The ban was lifted on all open burning effective 8 a.m. on April 2. The ban went into effect on March 21. Steve Troxler, the state’s agriculture commissioner, credits the recent rain for improving conditions. As of 4 p.m. Tuesday, WCNC Charlotte reports the Black Cove Complex fire in Polk County was 97%…

Western NC wildfire risk will 'get worse, not better' Ag Commissioner says, pressing lawmakers for help

Posted on April 1, 2025April 1, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

The risks from continued wildfires that have already burned thousands of acres in western North Carolina, forcing mandatory evacuations in some counties, are “expected to get worse, not better” as the year goes on, a top state official said Tuesday. Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler oversees the state’s forestry service that’s coordinating the wildfire response. He said Hurricane Helene is to blame for the worse-than-normal fires in the western part of the state, since there are…

Watering trees is a must to protect them from severe weather and drought

Posted on April 1, 2025April 1, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

Making sure your trees are properly watered needs to be done well in advance of a storm. SAN ANTONIO — After yesterday’s hail damage to the NW side of San Antonio, many of you may be thinking how do I protect my home from weather damage. One of the things you may not think to protect are your trees. Arborists say trees are a lot like people. If they are happy, healthy and strong going…

At least 4 dead, hundreds rescued after deadly floods ravage South Texas

Posted on April 1, 2025April 1, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

From KERA News: Severe flooding in South Texas has left at least four people dead and forced emergency crews to rescue hundreds of people from rising waters. State officials say the Rio Grande Valley endured more than half of a year’s worth of rainwithin the span of 48 hours last week, leading to submerged roads and waterlogged vehicles. Hidalgo County reported at least three deaths on Friday, although not much information was immediately available. Hidalgo…

Today on Texas Standard: Deadly floods swamp South Texas, shatter records

Posted on April 1, 2025April 1, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

Here are the stories on Texas Standard for Tuesday, April 1, 2025. Listen on your Texas public radio station, or ask your smart speaker to play Texas Standard. Check back later today for updated story links and audio. Deadly floods swamp South Texas, shatter records Record-breaking rainfall along the Texas-Mexico border left residents stranded, closed airports, and killed at least four people. Harlingen saw 21.5 inches of rain, with the worst flooding hitting Thursday. Hidalgo…

North Carolina radio station was a critical lifeline after Hurricane Helene. Then it became the voice of recovery.

Posted on April 1, 2025April 1, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

10 minutes ago Damage across Asheville on Sept. 29, 2024 (Photo: WGRZ-TV/MGN) CBS News — When Hurricane Helene hit western North Carolina last September, a local radio station played a critical role in keeping residents informed. Their work didn’t stop there. In the last six months, WWNC’s Mark Starling and Tank Spencer have become the voices of recovery, amplifying the messages of groups such as Valley Strong Disaster Relief, a nonprofit run by Jason Ward and his partners. Before…

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