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Hundreds of brush fires burn across North Carolina Saturday; several fires still burning Sunday

Posted on March 2, 2025March 2, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

Crews continue to work to contain several large brush fires burning across the state Sunday. From the mountains to the coast, fires burned hundreds of acres Saturday. According to the North Carolina Forest Service map, there were more than 250 fires burning across the state on Saturday. While the brush fire threat isn’t as high as it was Saturday, the humidity is still very low. So it’s best not to burn Sunday. Several fires are still burning across North…

To her, Hurricane Helene debris isn’t trash. It is full of memories — and she’s returning them

Posted on February 28, 2025February 28, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

8 minutes ago Flooding from Helene in Asheville, NC (Photo: MGN/WGRZ-TV) SWANNANOA, N.C. (AP) — The tops of dried, bent cornstalks crunch underfoot. Jill Holtz’s gaze is fixed on the ground ahead. She wanders into the nearby woods and weaves between twisted branches. Then, Holtz spots something and starts to riffle through the withered twigs. To the untrained eye, it’s easy to overlook. But for Holtz, it’s instantaneous recognition. Scraggly, white lines give the appearance…

Another $500M for Hurricane Helene relief in North Carolina passes key hurdle

Posted on February 26, 2025February 26, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

28 seconds ago North Carolina General Assembly RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Another $500 million would be spent toward Hurricane Helene recovery efforts in western North Carolina in legislation the state House unanimously approved Tuesday. The measure, if enacted, would add to the funds the Republican-controlled General Assembly already approved in late 2024 to spend on disaster recovery activities following the historic flooding in the mountains in September. But Democratic Gov. Josh Stein, who took office in January,…

Wildfire in McDowell County, NC is 20% contained, officials say

Posted on February 25, 2025February 26, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

MCDOWELL COUNTY, N.C. — Multiple agencies are working to contain a 10-acre wildfire burning in McDowell County, officials said Tuesday. The fire is located near Armstrong Creek Road off NC 226 north of Marion, North Carolina. The fire was 20% contained as of 6 p.m., according to the North Carolina Forest Service. No evacuation orders have been issued. No injuries have been reported at this time. Emergency crews responding to the scene include Woodlawn, Hankins,…

Crews battle wildfire in McDowell County, NC

Posted on February 25, 2025February 26, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

California governor asks Congress for nearly $40 billion for Los Angeles wildfire relief

Posted on February 24, 2025February 24, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

1 minute ago A firefighter carries a drip torch as he ignites a backfire against the Hughes Fire burning along a hillside in Castaic, Calif., Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong) SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom has asked Congress to approve nearly $40 billion in aid to help the Los Angeles area recover from January’s devastating wildfires, which he said could become the costliest natural disaster in U.S. history. Newsom sent…

North Buncombe High School students lead recovery efforts for NC farmers post-Hurricane Helene

Posted on February 23, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

Farmers in western North Carolina are still struggling to rebuild four months after Hurricane Helene hit the region. The storm devastated crops, equipment and land. Meanwhile, state and federal aid is still slow to arrive. Students at North Buncombe High School in the Future Farmer’s of America (FFA) program have stepped up to help provide aid over the past few months. “It’s honestly mind blowing. Right at the beginning, there were so many donations sites, so…

LA mayor dismisses fire chief over response to most destructive wildfire in city history last month

Posted on February 21, 2025February 21, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

Mayor Karen Bass says 1,000 firefighters could have been on duty the morning the fires broke out but “were instead sent home on Chief Crowley’s watch.” LOS ANGELES — Six weeks after the most destructive wildfire in city history, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass ousted the city’s fire chief Friday amid a public rift over preparations for a potential fire and finger-pointing between the chief and City Hall over responsibility for the devastation. Bass said she…

Some in Hurricane Helene-ravaged North Carolina embrace Pres. Trump’s push to abolish FEMA

Posted on February 18, 2025February 18, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

22 seconds ago FEMA (Photo: MGN Online) SWANNANOA, N.C. (AP) — Emily Russell remembers feeling hopeful after she managed to get an appointment with the Federal Emergency Management Agency not long after Hurricane Helene ripped though her home in Swannanoa, North Carolina. But after several assistance requests were denied or left pending, Russell says the agency has been of “no help” to her family after the late September storm. Still reeling in a world turned upside-down by the most damaging storm in…

Homes destroyed: Western NC families battling insurance disputes after Hurricane Helene

Posted on February 17, 2025February 17, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

A western North Carolina couple that lost their home to Hurricane Helene in late September is navigating a complicated battle with their insurance provider over exactly what caused the destruction — wind or water? Bob and Edwina Tatum live in a small town of about 200 people in Avery County. The now-retired educators spent the last 46 years beautifying their property, eventually turning it into a haven for rescued horses. On Sept. 27, Hurricane Helene wiped all…

‘Life-threatening cold’ expected as polar vortex stretches across U.S. after deadly weekend flooding

Posted on February 17, 2025February 17, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

11 minutes ago Cars sit in floodwaters at a railroad underpass in Louisville, Ky., Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley) LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Harsh weather moved west on Monday as a polar vortex was expected to grip the Rockies and the northern Plains after winter storms pummeled the eastern U.S. over the weekend, killing at least 10 people, including nine victims in Kentucky who died during flooding from heavy rains. The National Weather Service warned of…

Some in Hurricane Helene-ravaged North Carolina embrace Trump's push to abolish FEMA

Posted on February 16, 2025February 16, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

Trump’s idea of “getting rid” of FEMA doesn’t sound too bad for some in western North Carolina still navigating the long recovery process after Helene. SWANNANOA, N.C. — Emily Russell remembers feeling hopeful after she managed to get an appointment with the Federal Emergency Management Agency not long after Hurricane Helene ripped though her home in Swannanoa, North Carolina. But after several assistance requests were denied or left pending, Russell says the agency has been…

Some in Hurricane Helene-ravaged North Carolina embrace Trump's push to abolish FEMA

Posted on February 16, 2025February 16, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

Strong storms, damaging winds possible Sunday

Posted on February 15, 2025February 16, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

Gusty winds will impact the entire Charlotte area tomorrow, even after the storms are over. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Overnight Have the umbrellas handy! It’ll be cloudy and cool with spotty rain until midnight. Then, temperatures will begin to warm up ahead of an approaching cold front Sunday morning. Sunday Warm air advection (or temperatures warming ahead of a storm system) will allow for temperatures to soar to the low 60s before storms arrive in Charlotte…

Weather Impact Alert: Severe weather threat on Sunday

Posted on February 15, 2025February 15, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

A line of storms will bring the threat of severe weather to Charlotte on Sunday morning. Here are the potential impacts. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A line of storms could bring heavy rain, flooding and damaging winds to the Charlotte area and western North Carolina on Sunday morning. The WCNC Weather Impact Team is declaring a Weather Impact Alert due to the threat of severe weather. Everyone in the Carolinas should be weather aware on Sunday…

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