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WEATHER ALERT: Flash flood watch issued for several southeast Texas counties

Posted on September 10, 2018September 10, 2018 by WeatherPreppers

Forecasters warned of the possibility of heavy rain and flooding from Monday into Tuesday as a storm system moves through the region. The National Weather Service issued a flash flood watch from 1 p.m. Monday until Tuesday morning for Brazoria, Chambers, Harris, Fort Bend, Galveston, Jackson, Liberty, Matagorda and Wharton counties. Below is the official statement from the Weather Service: …FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOONTHROUGH TUESDAY MORNING… The National…

More rain, more flooding throughout San Antonio area

Posted on September 10, 2018September 10, 2018 by WeatherPreppers

SAN ANTONIO – Vehicles towed from flood waters, residents trapped in subdivisions and a flooded family reunion are just a few of the issues rain caused throughout the San Antonio area overnight. Pearl-area flooding With the ground already saturated by last week’s rain, the conditions were optimal for flash flooding. A car partially submerged in flood water had to be removed with a tow truck along Avenue B near the Pearl, an area that saw and…

Officials: prepare now for Hurricane Florence

Posted on September 9, 2018September 13, 2018 by WeatherPreppers

It’s still unclear whether the storm will hit Southeastern North Carolina. SOUTHEASTERN N.C. — It’s looking more likely that Hurricane Florence could impact the East Coast, and state and local officials are urging coastal North Carolinians to get prepared. Florence strengthened to Category 1 hurricane Sunday morning, according to an 11 a.m. update from the National Hurricane Center. The storm, about 750 miles southeast of Bermuda, is projected to make landfall early Friday morning somewhere…

Flood advisory for Houston area as Hurricane Florence heads for East Coast

Posted on September 9, 2018September 10, 2018 by WeatherPreppers

People take cover under a bus stop on Hamilton Street as heavy rain falls over the downtown area Sunday Sept. 9, 2018 in Houston. People take cover under a bus stop on Hamilton Street as heavy rain falls over the downtown area Sunday Sept. 9, 2018 in Houston. Photo: Michael Ciaglo, Staff Photographer Thunderstorms roll through the Houston area about 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018. Thunderstorms roll through the Houston area about 2 p.m….

HURRICANE Q&A

Posted on September 9, 2018September 13, 2018 by WeatherPreppers

HURRICANE Q&A Q: What’s the difference between a hurricane warning and a hurricane watch? A: A warning is more serious than a watch. A hurricane watch means a hurricane may threaten the area within 48 hours. A hurricane warning means sustained winds of 74 mph or stronger will likely strike a specific coastal area within 36 hours. Q: Does a higher category number mean a worse storm? A: Yes. The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane scale rates storms…

Coastal region now in Florence's cone of uncertainty

Posted on September 9, 2018September 13, 2018 by WeatherPreppers

The tropical storm is expected to strengthen into a hurricane late Saturday or early Sunday. WILMINGTON — At 11 a.m. Saturday, Southeastern North Carolina officially entered the cone of uncertainty for Tropical Storm Florence, which is on a track headed for the East Coast. By 5 p.m., the track for the tropical storm, which is expected to strengthen into a hurricane Saturday night or Sunday, had shifted slightly north, bringing its potential trajectory closer to the region. With the…

Heavy Rains Are Moving Through Austin. Here Are 7 Ways To Stay Aware Of Severe Weather

Posted on September 9, 2018September 11, 2018 by WeatherPreppers

Heavy rains are moving through the Austin area this morning. A flash flood warning is in effect for areas south of Austin, including New Braunfels, San Marcos and Kyle, until 10:15 this morning. To keep you up-to-date, we’ve collated a list of handy resources during severe weather. Google Crisis Map Google’s map can alert you to any weather-related warnings or watches in your area, as well as display public shelter locations. National Weather Service Radar…

Heavy rain caused more than 70 road closures as flash flood watch extends into Monday

Posted on September 9, 2018September 10, 2018 by WeatherPreppers

By Liz Teitz, Staff writer Updated 7:04 pm CDT, Sunday, September 9, 2018 Grey Forest residents photograph debris at low water crossing, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018. All low water crossings in Grey Forest were closed due to flooding Sunday morning. At the height of the storm, the main road leading into town, Scenic Loop Road, was closed for several hours. less Grey Forest residents photograph debris at low water crossing, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018. All low…

Heavy rainfall could cause flash flooding Sunday

Posted on September 9, 2018September 9, 2018 by WeatherPreppers

By Liz Teitz, Staff writer Updated 7:54 pm CDT, Saturday, September 8, 2018 Drier days are ahead this week after heavy rain moves out Sunday evening, according to the National Weather Service. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain are expected through Sunday, NWS meteorologist Yvette Benavides said, but isolated areas could see up to 7 inches. A flash flood watch was issued for all of South-Central Texas through 1 p.m. Sunday. “It’s difficult to tell…

Flash flood warnings extended for Bexar, Comal counties until 1:45 p.m. Sunday

Posted on September 8, 2018September 10, 2018 by WeatherPreppers

SAN ANTONIO – Midday Weather Update Although rain is letting up, Flash Flood Warnings (FFW) have been extended to give time for the water to run off. More than 4 inches of rain in some places. Please use caution and avoid flooded streets. A FFW for Bexar and Comal counties has been extended to 1:45 p.m. A FFW for Comal and Guadalupe counties has been extended to 1:15 p.m. A FFW for Medina and Bandera counties ntil 1 p.m….

Another Omni Employee Was Trapped in Elevator During Flooding 2 Years Before Jill Renick Died, Amended Suit Says

Posted on September 6, 2018September 8, 2018 by WeatherPreppers

The civil lawsuit accusing Houston’s Omni Hotel and Otis Elevators of negligence in the death of Jill Renick who during Hurricane Harvey in 2017 was trapped in an elevator and ultimately drowned in the hotel basement, has been amended to include an earlier similar incident. On September 4, an amended petition was filed in the 44th Civil District Court in Dallas County saying that the Omni should have changed its safety procedures and recognized the…

How Long Does Houston Realistically Have Left Before Hurricane Season is Over?

Posted on September 5, 2018September 8, 2018 by WeatherPreppers

Sitting in the middle of the busiest part of hurricane season, it feels like the end is a pretty good distance away. The statistical peak of hurricane season is September 10, but the season doesn’t officially end until December 1. Waters in the tropical Atlantic can stay warm enough to support tropical storms well into the fall. So, what about Texas? For those who grew up along the Texas coast, we recognize the rules for…

Flash flood watch continues across parts of Greater Houston area

Posted on September 4, 2018September 8, 2018 by WeatherPreppers

PHOTOS: More high water A flash flood watch is in effect for much of the Greater Houston area on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2018. >>See some of the weekend flooding in the area… PHOTOS: More high water A flash flood watch is in effect for much of the Greater Houston area on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2018. >>See some of the weekend flooding in the area… Photo: National Weather Service Houston/Galveston Meteorologists are tracking Tropical Storm Gordon…

NWS extends flash flood warning for Galveston, Chambers, Brazoria counties

Posted on September 3, 2018 by WeatherPreppers

Vehicles move along the flooded roadway at Broadway near 35th St. Monday, Sept. 3, 2018, in Galveston. Vehicles move along the flooded roadway at Broadway near 35th St. Monday, Sept. 3, 2018, in Galveston. Photo: Melissa Phillip, Staff Photographer Carmen Martinez, second from left, hugs her niece, Erika Lara, both of Houston, as they wait in line to pay for parking before boarding a cruise ship for a five day vacation Monday, Sept. 3, 2018,…

One Year Later: Islanders Recount Hurricane Harvey

Posted on August 31, 2018September 10, 2018 by WeatherPreppers

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – When you live along the Gulf of Mexico, a hurricane is not a matter of if, but when, and on Friday, Aug. 25, 2017, “when” in the form of Hurricane Harvey slammed into the Texas coast, near Rockport. At first, the storm was nothing more than a tropical wave off Africa, and it stayed disorganized for quite a few days. However, thanks to the Gulf’s warm waters, Harvey grew quickly, and…

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