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Caprock Chronicles: Ted Fujita, tornados, Lubbock, & Texas Tech

Posted on April 13, 2019April 13, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

Caprock Chronicles is edited each week by Jack Becker a Librarian at Texas Tech University Libraries. This week’s article is by Dr. Richard Peterson, professor emeritus, atmospheric science. He relates how Professor Ted Fujita developed the F-scale to measure the destructive power of tornadoes using information he collected after Lubbock’s 1970 tornado. Almost half a century ago, Lubbock was struck by one of the most significant tornadoes in history. But for the city, the tragedy…

Strong-to-severe storms possible for Central Texas

Posted on April 13, 2019April 13, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

AUSTIN, Texas (FOX 7 Austin) – A developing upper-level low pressure system will be the driving force behind showers and storms throughout Central Texas heading into the weekend. Storms will develop in West Texas late Friday night before moving towards the I-35 corridor Saturday morning. With increasing moisture and moderate instability in place, some thunderstorms that develop could become strong or severe. Any severe storms could produce large hail and damaging straight-line winds. An isolated tornado or…

Worker falls to death at Hurricane Harbor Splashtown

Posted on April 13, 2019April 13, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

SPRING, Texas — A worker fell to his death at Splashtown Friday afternoon, Harris County Sheriff’s deputies said. Officials said the male worker reportedly fell from a structure. Deputies said it appears his death was accidental. Sources told KHOU 11 News construction is going on at the water park where workers are adding a new slide. The park is currently closed and scheduled to open the first weekend of May. ALSO ON KHOU.COM

Bomb Cyclone Hits Central U.S. For 2nd Time In A Month

Posted on April 12, 2019April 13, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

Copyright 2019 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org. AILSA CHANG, HOST: If you live in the central part of this country, you don’t need us to tell you about the weather you’re having. Starting in the Southwest and then spreading to the Great Lakes, wind and snow have been your daily companions, and many of you have lost power. ARI SHAPIRO, HOST: This is the second bomb cyclone to hit the region in a month….

Man falls from structure at water park, dies

Posted on April 12, 2019April 12, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

SPRING, Texas (FOX 26) — Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputies are conducting an investigation after a worker fell from a structure at Six Flags Hurricane Harbor SplashTown and died. The initial investigation indicates the death was accidental. The water park is located on the North Freeway between East Louetta Road and Spring Cypress Road in northwest Harris County.

Worker falls to death at Hurricane Harbor Splashtown, HCSO says

Posted on April 12, 2019April 12, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

Author: KHOU Staff Published: 3:27 PM CDT April 12, 2019 Updated: 4:02 PM CDT April 12, 2019

Person found dead at Hurricane Harbor Splashtown after possibly falling from slide, deputies say

Posted on April 12, 2019April 12, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

SPRING, Texas – A person was found dead Friday at SixFlags Hurricane Harbor Splashtown, Harris County deputies said. The incident was reported at 3:20 p.m. Deputies say the victim possible fell from one of the slides in the water park. Officials are investigating the cause of the incident. The park is expected to open May 4. Copyright 2019 by KPRC Click2Houston – All rights reserved.

Person found dead at Hurricane Harbor Splashtown, HCSO says

Posted on April 12, 2019April 12, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

SPRING, Texas — A person was found dead at Splashtown Friday afternoon, Harris County Sheriff’s officials said. The person may have fallen from a slide, officials said. KHOU11 has a crew en route and will have more information as soon as it’s available.

NWS issues tornado warning for Northwest Bexar County as storm system moves into San Antonio

Posted on April 12, 2019April 13, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

Click through for a look at when the National Weather Service expects the storm system to hit the San Antonio area. A look at radar simulation for Saturday morning at 3:00 a.m.Note: This is only one model and locations that see storms could vary. less Click through for a look at when the National Weather Service expects the storm system to hit the San Antonio area. A look at radar simulation for Saturday morning at…

The ghost of Katrina: Photographer captures stunning images of hurricane-ravaged buildings

Posted on April 12, 2019April 12, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

By Julian Gill, Chron.com / Houston Chronicle Published 12:51 pm CDT, Friday, April 12, 2019 Leland Kent: The art deco Charity Hospital in New Orleans >>> Click through to see more abandoned places in New Orleans Leland Kent: The art deco Charity Hospital in New Orleans >>> Click through to see more abandoned places in New Orleans Photo: Leland Kent Photo: Leland Kent Image 1 of / 30 Caption Close Image 1 of 30 Leland Kent: The art deco…

Spring snowstorm buries Midwest, tornadoes possible in South

Posted on April 12, 2019April 12, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

Waves pound the shoreline at Tettegouche State Park Thursday, April 11, 2019 at Silver Bay, Minn. Wind gusts were up to 50 milers per hour. (Brian Peterson/Star Tribune via AP) Waves pound the shoreline at Tettegouche State Park Thursday, April 11, 2019 at Silver Bay, Minn. Wind gusts were up to 50 milers per hour. (Brian Peterson/Star Tribune via AP) Photo: Brian Peterson, AP Photo: Brian Peterson, AP Image 1 of / 14 Caption Close…

Weekend weather alert: Tornadoes, hail possible northeast of Houston

Posted on April 12, 2019April 12, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

HOUSTON — We’ve enjoyed a break from the rain for much of the work week with sunny skies and only a few clouds, but KHOU 11 Meteorologist Blake Mathews says that is about to change. And some of the weather could be severe. GET ALERTS ON THE GO: Download the KHOU 11 app HOUSTON WEATHER TIMELINE: Friday – Partly cloudy, 20 percent rain chance – especially in the coastal continues. Low of 62, high of…

Timeline: Tornadoes, hail possible northeast of Houston this weekend

Posted on April 12, 2019April 12, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

Sales tax holiday for emergency supplies 4/27-29

Posted on April 12, 2019April 12, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

AUSTIN, Texas (FOX 7 Austin) – State officials are reminding people about the state’s sales tax holiday for emergency preparation supplies which will be April 27-29. In a news release, Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar says it’s all so that families, homes and businesses will have the supplies they need to face severe weather and other emergencies. Hegar says his office estimates that shoppers will save more than $1.6 million in state and local sales taxes…

What If The 1900 Galveston Hurricane Had Never Happened?

Posted on April 11, 2019April 12, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

To embed this piece of audio in your site, please use this code: <iframe src=”https://embed.hpm.io/328913/328825″ style=”height: 115px; width: 100%;”></iframe> In September of 1900, the Great Galveston Hurricane made landfall on the southeast Texas coast, and it would become the deadliest natural disaster in U.S. history, leaving behind an unprecedented swath of destruction in Galveston that effectively ended a long period of prosperity for the gulf city. After the storm, a large seawall was constructed to…

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