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North Carolina behind on hurricane preparedness, study shows

Posted on May 14, 2024May 14, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

North Carolina was the most improved state back in the 2021 version of the same report by the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A new study by the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety shows concerns in North Carolina when it comes to hurricane preparedness. With hurricane season starting on June 1, it may have coastal residents concerned. Homes built in the United States must use the International Residential…

North Carolina way behind on hurricane preparedness, study shows

Posted on May 14, 2024May 14, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

New hurricane preparedness report doesn't rank North Carolina well

Posted on May 14, 2024May 14, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

New hurricane preparedness report doesn't rank North Carolina well

Posted on May 14, 2024May 14, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

Southport hosts annual Hurricane Expo ahead of the 2024 season

Posted on May 13, 2024May 13, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

14 seconds ago (Photo: WWAY) SOUTHPORT, NC (WWAY) — The City of Southport held its annual Hurricane Expo Monday evening at their community building. Members of the community turned out to hear from speakers — including WWAY meteorologist Matthew Huddleston — about hurricane preparedness. Numerous emergency service personnel and town officials answered questions and met with residents to help reassure them ahead of the 2024 hurricane season.

How to protect your car before a hailstorm

Posted on May 13, 2024May 13, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

The first thing you’ll want to do if you don’t have a garage or covering is protect your car’s glass. Here are some quick, easy ways. HOUSTON — If you’ve lived in Texas through a spring season, then you probably know how nasty a spring hailstorm can be. If you’re new to the Lone Star State or you need a reminder, here’s what to do if you don’t have a garage or covering for your car…

‘We lost everything’: East Texas residents confront their future after flooding

Posted on May 13, 2024May 13, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

This story was originally published by The Texas Tribune on May 4: LIVINGSTON — Clinton Jones looked across the emergency shelter Friday. His children were going stir crazy. His wife, Samantha, and mother-in-law, Lee Farrell, were making the best of the cots and blankets they received from the Red Cross. The 27-year-old’s family was one of thousands who fled their Southeast Texas homes as heavy rains saturated land in multiple counties and filled lakes and streams. An…

Here's how to get your flooding debris picked up by the City of Houston

Posted on May 13, 2024May 13, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

HOUSTON — The City of Houston will start going through Kingwood to pick up debris and trash left over from last week’s flooding. They’re starting with single-family homes on Monday. For your trash to get collected, it has to be in the right spot and sorted correctly. The city wants your things out by the curb by 6 a.m. and it should be separated into six different categories: Anything that’s not by the curb won’t…

Mosquito activity on the rise due to rainfall, flooding across Texas

Posted on May 11, 2024May 11, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KCEN/images/ba4aee35-2cc3-4cc6-9cb0-b35d374e4991/20240511T030552/ba4aee35-2cc3-4cc6-9cb0-b35d374e4991_750x422.jpg The rain activates the dormant eggs and those begin to hatch out to create an explosion in the mosquito population, according to CEO of the The Bug Master. BELL COUNTY, Texas — After the heavy rain and flooding across Central Texas there might be an issue that’s risen and is bugging you. That’s correct — the insects are out. The conditions Central Texas is seeing, the extra moisture and the temperatures rising, it’s the…

Volunteers help Conroe community clean up in wake of flooding in Montgomery County

Posted on May 11, 2024May 11, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

The Woodlands Church Disaster Relief team and their group of volunteers have been able to help about a dozen families so far. CONROE, Texas — The sights seen throughout the River Plantation neighborhood in Conroe on Friday captured the aftermath of last week’s catastrophic flooding. At the same time, the sounds of drills, and hammers spoke to the relief efforts underway for those in need. “Removing all the sheetrock, all the insulation, anything that would…

Why leaders are urging NC residents to start hurricane prep now

Posted on May 10, 2024May 10, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

Hurricane season runs from June to November, with the most hurricanes occurring in August, September and October. Leaders are encouraging residents to start preparing now, before a storm strikes. Forecasters expect a busy hurricane season this year, fueled by climate change making extreme weather more frequent and severe. Warmer oceans provide more energy for hurricanes to form and strengthen, making them more powerful. Also, changes in atmospheric conditions can make storms more likely to form…

Storms could produce hail, damaging winds south of Charlotte

Posted on May 10, 2024May 10, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A few severe thunderstorms are producing a threat of damaging winds, hail and lightning south of Charlotte. WCNC Charlotte Brad Panovich wants communities, especially those in South Carolina, to stay Weather Aware for possible severe weather. As a result of the wind and hail threat, the National Weather Service has issued severe thunderstorm warnings for York, Chester, Lancaster and Chesterfield counties. These storms are capable of producing 60 mph damaging winds and hail 1.25″…

Large hail and strong winds cause damage in San Marcos and the Hill Country

Posted on May 10, 2024May 10, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

A severe storm pummeled a swath of Hays County with high winds and large hail more than 5 inches in diameter. Local social media posts show damage to home and car windows from hail, as well as large trees knocked down by the storm. A storm chaser located west of Dripping Springs was hit by 4.2-inch hail — what some chasers call “gorilla hail,” referring to particularly large hailstones. San Marcos CISD announced it was…

Severe weather possible Friday afternoon across Cape Fear

Posted on May 10, 2024May 10, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

12 minutes ago (Photo: WWAY) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The Cape Fear has a chance for a few severe storms Friday afternoon. The Storm Prediction Center has placed the entire region under a slight risk (level two out of five) for severe weather through the evening. A cold front will push through the area, leading to the storms. Once it moves offshore, the weekend will be much nicer with sunshine, lower humidity and cooler temperatures.

Live radar, updates: Severe weather possible Thursday evening for Central Texas

Posted on May 10, 2024May 10, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

Here’s the latest on the chance for strong storms late Thursday afternoon through the evening hours. AUSTIN, Texas — We’re tracking the potential for strong storms, mainly in the Austin metro and points north, for Thursday afternoon and evening. The threat looks to be somewhat substantial, but there are mitigating factors. Here’s the latest. RELATED: Here’s how to protect your car last-minute during a hailstorm Thursday afternoon and evening Thursday has a significant chance of strong…

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