Author: WeatherPreppers

Duke Energy crews are preparing for potential power outages ahead of severe weather headed toward the Triangle on Wednesday. Duke Energy spokesperson Jeff Brooks said crews are on standby to respond. “What we’re expecting right now is the potential for some thunderstorm activity, but also some high winds as that storm comes through, and that can result in downed trees, trees on power lines, broken poles and outages that we could see,” Brooks said. Brooks…

A massive wildfire in South Carolina is burning for a fourth straight day, with resources flooding to Horry County to slow down the spread. In a Monday night update, the South Carolina Forestry Commission (SCFC) said the fire is now 2,059 acres in size and 30% contained. It’s important to remember that contained does not mean extinguished; it means firefighters have created a barrier around 30% of the fire to prevent it from spreading. Hundreds…

A massive wildfire in South Carolina is burning for a fourth straight day, with resources flooding to Horry County to slow down the spread. As of the last update, the South Carolina Forestry Commission (SCFC) said the fire is now 2,059 acres in size and 30% contained. It’s important to remember that contained does not mean extinguished; it means firefighters have created a barrier around 30% of the fire to prevent it from spreading. Hundreds…

Lighter winds Monday helped crews in South Carolina and North Carolina battle wildfires that caused evacuations and threatened hundreds of homes over the weekend. Officials in all of South Carolina banned almost all outdoor fires, including burning yard debris and campfires. They told residents to call 911 if they see a neighbor setting a fire. Hundreds of firefighters from across the state managed to keep the massive blaze in Horry County near Myrtle Beach from…