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Crews continue to work to contain massive wildfire in Bastrop County

Posted on November 3, 2024November 4, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

Around 65 homes were evacuated as the fire spread to 400 acres near Smithville. AUSTIN, Texas — Many people were forced to evacuate their homes as crews work to contain a 400-acre wildfire that started in Bastrop County Sunday afternoon. According to the Texas A&M Forest Service, the wildfire – named the Hudson Fire – began just after noon, eight miles east of Bastrop city limits and north of State Highway 71. In a media…

Evacuations in place as crews battle 50-acre wildfire in Bastrop County

Posted on November 3, 2024November 3, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

The evacuations were put in place for the area along Park Road 1C between Alum Creek Road and Cottletown Road. AUSTIN, Texas — Evacuations are underway as crews work to contain a 50-acre wildfire that sparked in Bastrop County Sunday afternoon. According to the Bastrop County Office of Emergency Management, crews responded to the wildfire – named the Hudson Fire – burning south of Park Road 1C at around 1:50 p.m. Precautionary evacuation orders were…

Forecast: Warm and windy on Sunday; severe weather threat Monday evening

Posted on November 2, 2024November 3, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

Here are the latest updates from the KVUE Weather Team. Author: Shane Hinton (KVUE), Jordan Darensbourg, Hunter Williams, Grace Thornton Published: 11:46 AM CST March 6, 2019 Updated: 6:55 PM CDT November 2, 2024 AUSTIN, Texas — We just wrapped up the warmest October on record and the 2nd driest October on record for Austin, but our weather pattern is now looking a bit more active to start the month of November. Through the day…

Houston Cougars take on A&M Aggies in charity exhibition game supporting Hurricane Beryl relief

Posted on October 26, 2024October 26, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

The University of Houston said this will be the first time the teams play in a preseason exhibition game while both are ranked. HOUSTON — Two of the top college basketball teams in the country will face off Sunday in an exhibition game to raise funds for Hurricane Beryl relief efforts. The No. 4 Houston Cougars will take on the No. 13 Texas A&M Aggies at the Fertitta Center on October 27. Tip off is…

IV fluid shortage caused by hurricane to last for months

Posted on October 24, 2024October 24, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

Health care providers across the country are conserving IV fluid – liquids that help hydrate or deliver medicine directly into a patient’s bloodstream – in the face of a nationwide shortage. In Texas, some hospitals have suspended elective surgeries to deal with the shortage, while others are cutting back on the amount of fluid used in each procedure. The cause of the problem is Hurricane Helene, which flooded the area around a facility in North…

Austin and Travis County issue disaster declaration as dry conditions increase wildfire risks

Posted on October 17, 2024October 17, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

Austin and Travis County are issuing a disaster declaration in preparation for severe risk of wildfires as dry conditions elevate fire weather conditions. Travis County Judge Andy Brown and Mayor Kirk Watson each signed a declaration on Thursday. Those came just three days after Gov. Greg Abbott issued a disaster declaration for 143 counties, including Travis County. Hays and Williamson Counties are also included. Watson said signing the declarations is preemptive. It allows the city…

More than 60 animals affected by recent Florida hurricanes headed to Houston

Posted on October 17, 2024October 22, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

The animals are set to arrive at the Animal Medical Center in Houston around 8 p.m. Thursday, where they will each receive a medical exam by veterinary staff before entering into the adoption program.

With drought conditions worsening, here’s how to prepare for wildfires

Posted on October 17, 2024October 17, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

2024 is likely to go down in history as a red-letter year for wildfires. Back in February, a fire ignited in Hutchison County and quickly burned more than 1 million acres under dry, warm and windy conditions. The Smokehouse Creek Fire is now considered the largest fire recorded in Texas history. As fall settles in, along with cooler temperatures, it may be tempting to let one’s guard down when it comes to wildfires. But with…

Assclown Alert: Ginning up hurricane conspiracies with the MAGA crowd

Posted on October 15, 2024October 15, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

click to enlarge Shutterstock / Philip Yabut U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene shares her gazpacho recipe with reporters. Assclown Alert is a column of opinion, analysis and snark. As residents of Florida and other states suffer from the devastating consequences of hurricanes Helene and Milton, far-right pundits have once again become locked in a debate whether God or weather-control machines are responsible. Shortly after Helene slammed into the Gulf Coast, William Koenig of the conspiracy-prone…

Amateur radio volunteers provide and maintain crucial communication links when hurricanes strike

Posted on October 15, 2024October 15, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

When storms like Helene and Milton sever traditional wireless and web networks, these operators can step in to provide weather updates and damage assessments, connect people with worried loved ones far away, and even relay emails. By Jerry Clayton, Texas Public RadioOctober 15, 2024 9:05 amTech & Innovation, Texas Newsroom, Texas Public Radio

Houston SPCA providing disaster relief to SPCA Tampa Bay in wake of Hurricanes Helene, Milton

Posted on October 14, 2024October 14, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

SPCA Tamba Bay requested the assistance of Houston SPCA due to excess animals in its care. Houston SPCA said it plans to return with nearly 100 pets, including 50 cats, 20 rabbits and guinea pigs, as well as 25 small dogs and puppies to place in the adoption program. Three sprinter vans and two vehicles holding 13 emergency response team members and other supplies are expected to head to the Tampa Bay area on Tuesday…

Austin restaurants team up for 'Dine with Florida' hurricane relief fundraiser

Posted on October 14, 2024October 14, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

AUSTIN, Texas — More than 20 Austin restaurants will be donating a portion of their proceeds this weekend to help with food and water relief in Florida and other states affected by hurricanes Milton and Helene. Austin food blogger Austin Food Adventures is organizing the “Dine with Florida” initiative, which will happen at participating restaurants on Saturday, Oct. 19. The restaurants will be donating directly to World Central Kitchen, a nonprofit helping provide meals and…

San Antonio-based USAA and its members donate $3 million for hurricane relief

Posted on October 14, 2024October 14, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

click to enlarge Courtesy Photo / USAA USAA employs approximately 19,000 people in San Antonio. After hurricanes Helene and Milton, San Antonio-based USAA and its members donated nearly $3 million to disaster relief organizations to assist with recovery, according to officials with the financial services giant. Donations went to the American Red Cross, disaster relief non-profit Team Rubicon and World Central Kitchen, USAA officials said. The company made an initial $1 million donation after Helene, then…

67 babies born in Florida hospitals during Hurricane Milton

Posted on October 11, 2024October 11, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

As Hurricane Milton made landfall and swept across Florida, AdventHealth for Women welcomed 67 babies into the world. ORLANDO, Fla. — Even in disaster, there is a silver lining. As Hurricane Milton made landfall and swept across Florida, AdventHealth for Women welcomed 67 babies into the world. Hundreds of team members, including nurses, physicians and specialists, staffed AdventHealth facilities during the height of the hurricane, working through the night to ensure the community, including delivering parents…

67 babies born in Florida hospitals during Hurricane Milton

Posted on October 11, 2024October 11, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

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