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Should we fear Category 6? Meteorologists weigh in on proposed hurricane scale expansion

Posted on February 7, 2024February 7, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

A handful of super powerful tropical storms in the last decade and the possibility of more in the future has led some experts to propose another category of major hurricanes: Category 6. Studies have shown that the strongest tropical storms are getting more intense because of climate change. So, the traditional five-category Saffir-Simpson scale, developed in 1971, may not show the true power of the most muscular storms, two climate scientists suggest in a Monday…

Rare tornado warning issued for San Diego County as historic storm still threatens California

Posted on February 6, 2024February 6, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

LOS ANGELES (AP) — One of the wettest storms in Southern California history unleashed more than 300 mudslides in the Los Angeles area after dumping more than half of the city’s seasonal rainfall in just two days, and officials warned Tuesday that the threat hadn’t passed yet. The storm continued to pose new hazards Tuesday, with the National Weather Service issuing a rare tornado warning for inland parts of San Diego County until 12:15 p.m.,…

Experimental changes arriving this summer to National Hurricane Center forecast cone

Posted on February 6, 2024February 6, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

6 minutes ago Changes are arriving to the well-known hurricane cone (Photo: National Hurricane Center) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The Cape Fear is no stranger to the National Hurricane Center forecast cone. But some experimental changes are arriving this summer. Beginning on or around August 15th, a new version of the cone graphic that includes inland tropical storm and hurricane watches and warnings in effect for the continental United States will be issued. The National…

Dial it up to Category 6? As warming stokes storms, some want a bigger hurricane category

Posted on February 5, 2024February 5, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

A handful of super powerful tropical storms in the last decade and the prospect of more to come has a couple of experts proposing a new category of whopper hurricanes: Category 6. Studies have shown that the strongest tropical storms are getting more intense because of climate change. So the traditional five-category Saffir-Simpson scale, developed more than 50 years ago, may not show the true power of the most muscular storms, two climate scientists suggest…

US center’s tropical storm forecasts are going inland, where damage can outstrip coasts

Posted on February 3, 2024February 3, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

2 minutes ago ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The “cone of uncertainty” produced by the National Hurricane Center to forecast the location and ferocity of a tropical storm is getting an update this year to include predictions for inland areas, where wind and flooding are sometimes more treacherous than damage to the coasts. The Miami-based hurricane center said Thursday on the X social media platform that the new, experimental forecast tool will be ready around Aug. 15, just…

Hawaii officials identify the last of the 100 known victims of the wildfire that destroyed Lahaina

Posted on January 27, 2024January 27, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

10 seconds ago Wildfire in Lahaina, Hawaii on August 9, 2023 (Photo: paele_kulani/CBS) HONOLULU (AP) — The last of the 100 known victims of the wildfire that destroyed Maui’s historic town of Lahaina in August was identified Friday as a 70-year-old woman whose husband, sister and several other relatives also died in the fire. Maui police said they identified the victim as Lydia Coloma based on the context of where the remains were found, rather than through…

Louisiana and Texas Face Flooding, With More Rain Expected Across the South

Posted on January 26, 2024January 26, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

Heavy downpours over parts of Louisiana and Texas this week have caused significant flooding, meteorologists and officials said, and more rain is forecast to soak the region through the end of the week. As of Thursday morning, Brenham, Texas, between Austin and Houston, had received more than 12 inches of rain, according to the National Weather Service. Other Texas cities had recorded rainfall totals of 4 to 11 inches. Conditions were so bad Wednesday in…

Carolina Shores asking residents to complete survey detailing Waccamaw River flooding issues

Posted on January 25, 2024January 25, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

14 seconds ago FILE of river (Photo: WWAY) CAROLINA SHORES, NC (WWAY) — Carolina Shores officials are asking residents to complete a survey regarding their experience with flooding from the Waccamaw River. Cape Fear Resource Conservation & Development (CFRCD) is partnering with ms consultants, Inc. to evaluate flooding within the Waccamaw River Watershed and identify potential mitigation options. The project is anticipated to be the first step in a larger effort to identify and implement…

Researchers say wildfires in NC will likely only get worse. Here's why

Posted on January 24, 2024January 24, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

As droughts become more severe and more frequent, it could mean more wildfires in the mountains. Climate change could be making wildfires larger and stronger. Researchers at NC State University found the more extreme and frequent droughts in the Carolinas will increase how much of the forest will burn by 2100. Researchers said anywhere between 230 to 3,100 square miles of forest could burn every decade for the next 80 years. It’s not just forests…

Researchers say wildfires in NC will likely only get worse. Here's why

Posted on January 24, 2024January 24, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

As droughts become more severe and more frequent, it could mean more wildfires in the mountains. Let’s connect the dots. Climate change could be making wildfires larger and stronger. Researchers at NC State University found the more extreme and frequent droughts in the Carolinas will increase how much of the forest will burn by 2100. Researchers said anywhere between 230 to 3,100 square miles of forest could burn every decade for the next 80 years….

Low risk of severe weather Friday evening

Posted on January 12, 2024January 12, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

Overnight storms may produce gusty winds and some heavy rain. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The risk of severe storms in the Charlotte area is low for Friday evening. This latest round of storms comes only three days after a historic storm system that knocked the power out for hundreds of thousands of people across the Carolinas, caused widespread wind damage and even produced a deadly EF-1 tornado in Catawba County. RELATED: ‘He did save her life’…

Another round of severe weather: Duke Energy prepares for more fallen trees, power outages

Posted on January 12, 2024January 12, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

As the Triangle faces a third day of severe weather this week, staff at Duke Energy says they are in ‘reset mode’ after storms just a few days ago left thousands of people without power. While some locals are cleaning up debris and fallen trees, Friday brings more potential for damaging winds, isolated tornadoes and localized flooding. WRAL spoke with Jeff Brooks from Duke Energy, who says it’s unusual to see multiple level 3 risk…

Concerns about more flooding in Gaston County ahead of Friday's rain

Posted on January 11, 2024January 12, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

Tuesday’s storm left cars underwater, boats drifting away, water up to homes, and many people are still dealing with the damages. GASTON COUNTY, N.C. — Ahead of Friday’s rain, people in Gaston County are bracing for the worst. Tuesday’s storm left cars underwater, boats drifting away, water up to homes, and many people are still dealing with the damages. 🌩️ If you like weather, watch Brad Panovich and the WCNC Charlotte Weather Team on their…

Concerns about more flooding in Gaston County ahead of Friday's rain

Posted on January 11, 2024January 12, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

Another threat of severe weather arrives Friday afternoon, lasting through late evening

Posted on January 11, 2024January 11, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

6 minutes ago WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The second chance for severe weather across the Cape Fear this week arrives Friday afternoon. This threat comes following Tuesday’s severe storms brought downed trees due to wind gusts of 70+ mph. The good news with Friday’s threat is it doesn’t appear to be as bad as earlier in the week. The Storm Prediction Center has the entire area under a Slight Risk for severe storms (level two…

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