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Disaster Expo held in Pender County to get residents prepared for hurricane season

Posted on June 4, 2022June 4, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

June 4, 2022 ROCKY POINT, NC (WWAY) — We’re now 4 days into hurricane season, which runs through November 30th. While no storms are forecast to impact the Cape Fear anytime soon officials in Pender County want people to be prepared. A Disaster Expo was held in Rocky Point on Saturday, allowing people the chance to speak with representatives from the National Weather Service, United Way and emergency management. Organizers say events like these are…

Heavy rain hits Florida, flooding strands Miami vehicles

Posted on June 4, 2022June 4, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

Several Miami streets were flooded and authorities were towing abandoned vehicles. MIAMI — Parts of South Florida were experiencing road flooding from heavy rain and wind Saturday as a storm system that battered Mexico moved across the state. Officials in Miami warned drivers about road conditions as many cars were stuck on flooded streets. “This is a dangerous and life-threatening situation. Traveling during these conditions is not recommended. It’s better to wait. Turn around, don’t…

Arlington man dies after being rescued from flash flood

Posted on June 4, 2022June 4, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

ARLINGTON, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) — A man is dead after first responders in Arlington pulled at least three people from an SUV stuck in high water due to flash floods on June 3, 2022. According to the Dallas County Medical Examiner’s office, the victim was identified as Saniel Antonio Singh, 22. The Medical Examiner has not yet listed an official cause of death. Arlington police said that first responders responded to the area around Mansfield…

At least 1 killed in North Texas flash flooding

Posted on June 4, 2022June 4, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

DALLAS (AP) — At least one person was killed as heavy rains caused flash flooding in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. The storms sloshed across the region Friday night, resulting in widely scattered flash flooding. Fire and rescue officials say a man called his family to say his car was filling with water at a flooded crossing over a southeast Arlington creek. The car was then swept from the bridge. Crews arrived and pulled the man…

Storm over Florida could become 'Alex' soon, National Hurricane Center says

Posted on June 4, 2022June 4, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — The first named tropical system of the 2022 Atlantic hurricane season will likely form in the coming days. According to the National Hurricane Center, Potential Tropical Cyclone One has sped up drastrically, now traveling more than 15 miles per hour, which is nearly triple the speed it was going 24 hours ago. The system is now pushing over Florida, dumping heavy rain from south Florida up as far north as Orlando….

Tropical Storm no longer likely to develop this weekend as system off Florida coast weakens

Posted on June 4, 2022June 4, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

Potential Tropical Cyclone One formed in the Atlantic this week and was expected to develop into a Tropical Storm. However, conditions in the atmosphere Saturday were no longer favoring a tropical storm, and as the system moved closer toward Florida, it began to weaken. The system brought heavy rain to Cuba on Friday and will cross southern Florida on Saturday, where tropical storm watches are in place. Florida will be the most impacted from the…

Tropical Storm Alex could form, impact NC coast this weekend

Posted on June 4, 2022June 4, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

Potential Tropical Cyclone One has formed in the Atlantic and could become Tropical Storm Alex this weekend, according to the National Hurricane Center. According to WRAL meteorologist Elizabeth Gardner, tropical storm watches are already in effect for parts of Cuba and in Florida, where the potential storm could make landfall. The system is expected to impact Florida on Saturday, with heavy rain and strong winds will be likely from central Florida down to Miami. North…

Cars swept away, high water rescue teams out as flash flood hit Tarrant County this evening

Posted on June 4, 2022June 4, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

Flash flooding in parts of Tarrant County swept away cars and trapped people Friday evening.

A flood advisory has been issued for Tarrant County until 9:15 p.m.

Posted on June 3, 2022June 3, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

An extra 1 to 2 inches of rain is expected to fall quickly.

Hurricane season begins: 'Alex' possible before Florida landfall

Posted on June 3, 2022June 3, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

Alex is the first name up on the 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Name list. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Hurricane season has officially begun and already there are likely chances for storm development. This season is starting late compared to the last seven years that had the first name of the season start before the designated season beginning June 1. Tracking The First Disturbance: Hurricane Agatha was the first named storm of the 2022 Pacific Hurricane Season. It…

Hurricane Center eyes storm near Mexico as likely first named tropical system of the season

Posted on June 3, 2022June 3, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — The first named tropical system of the 2022 Atlantic hurricane season will likely form in the coming days. According to the National Hurricane Center, Potential Tropical Cyclone One is located 50 miles north of Cancun, Mexico. The storm system has a 90 percent chance of becoming a tropical system. If that does happen, the system will be named Alex. The storm system currently has maximum sustained winds of 40 miles per…

Tropical Storm Alex could form Friday, impacting NC coast this weekend

Posted on June 3, 2022June 3, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

Potential Tropical Cyclone One has formed in the Atlantic and could become Tropical Storm Alex on Friday, according to the National Hurricane Center. According to WRAL meteorologist Elizabeth Gardner, tropical storm watches are already in effect for parts of Cuba, which was experiencing heavy rain on Friday, and in Florida, where the potential storm could make landfall. The system is expected to impact Florida on Saturday, with heavy rain and strong winds will be likely…

VERIFY: If a hurricane or tropical storm crosses regions, does it get a new name?

Posted on June 3, 2022June 3, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

Hurricane season is here. We’re verifying a claim about how storms are named. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — THE QUESTION If a hurricane or tropical storm crosses regions, does it get a new name? THE SOURCES THE ANSWER No, as long as a hurricane or tropical storm doesn’t fall apart before it crosses regions, it does not get a new name. [embedded content] WHAT WE FOUND The WMO classifies 10 different regions. They are: Caribbean Sea, Gulf…

Are you covered? Insurance agent offers advice as hurricane season begins

Posted on June 3, 2022June 3, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

Ahead of the first potential tropical storm of the season, an insurance agent is offering some advice to make sure you’re covered. June 2, 2022 Flooding in the Whitestocking community (photo: WWAY) SOUTHPORT, NC (WWAY) — Ahead of the first potential tropical storm of the season, an insurance agent is offering some advice to make sure you’re covered. Typically, flood insurance through FEMA doesn’t take effect until 30 days after you’ve purchased it. Matthew Bradley…

Duke Energy prepares for power grid stress from high heat, hurricane season

Posted on June 3, 2022June 3, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

By Bryan Mims, WRAL reporter The heat is here — and so is hurricane season. Since storms and high heat can really stress the power grid, Duke Energy’s Distribution Control Center has some new technology to make the load a little lighter. “Safety comes first, and no multitasking,” says Anthony Gibbs, teasingly referred to as the mayor of the Duke Distribution Control Center. Like everyone else in this room, he works in front of a…

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