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Wimberley couple shares what it was like to evacuate amid wildfire

Posted on August 6, 2022August 6, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

The Kaczenski family has lived in the River Mountain Ranch area for more than a decade. WIMBERLEY, Texas — The Kaczenskis have lived in the River Mountain Ranch area for 11 years but, on Wednesday night, the Hermosa fire threatened it all. “We could have lost everything that night,” said Suzie Kaczenski. “I got to the point where I said, ‘I want it all, but I’m not going to take any of it because we…

Messages from Carolina Hurricanes help 11-year-old boy beat cancer

Posted on August 5, 2022August 5, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

By Pat Welter, WRAL Sports multimedia journalist Harrison Korzekwinski expressed his appreciation this while surrounded by his family and friends. “I never thought I’d get this far,” the 11-year-old boy said. On Thursday, Harrison got to leave the UNC Medical Center after he beat leukemia. There were streamers hanging from the walls, birthday balloons floating and Harrison opened up gifts. “Wow, thank you so much,” Harrison said as he opened up a gift bag full…

CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Waterspout turns into possible tornado

Posted on August 5, 2022August 5, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

August 5, 2022 Waterspout in Maryland on August 4, 2022 (Photo Credit: Amy Somers/CBS) SMITH ISLAND, MD (WBOC) — An apparent waterspout caused damage to boats and other structures on Smith Island on Thursday night. The waterspout was spotted at around 7:20 p.m. Some WBOC viewers captured photos of it and Daniel and Amy Somers captured this Facebook video of the waterspout as it touched down on the island. People who live on Smith Island…

Wildfire in Wimberley area 35% contained as of early Friday morning

Posted on August 5, 2022August 5, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

The River Mountain Ranch community is currently impacted by the wildfire. WIMBERLEY, Texas — A day after three large fires sprouted up across Central Texas, a new fire sparked in the Wimberley area. Wimberley Fire Rescue first reported the fire at around 5:20 p.m. Wednesday in the River Mountain Ranch area between Bluff View and the Blanco River. The fire is located off of FM 3237 (Old Kyle Road) and River Mountain Road. Evacuations began…

90% of wildfires in Texas are caused by humans

Posted on August 4, 2022August 5, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

The Texas A&M Forest Service said of the human-caused fires, half of them are caused by debris burning or equipment. AUSTIN, Texas — With multiple fires burning in Central Texas this week, we wanted to learn the most common causes in order to help prevent them from starting. This year, we have seen more wildfires than in recent years, but the fires have luckily burned less acreage because they were caught earlier. “Texas A&M Forest…

Historic town flooded by hurricanes invites guests to weekend event

Posted on August 4, 2022August 4, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

By Rick Armstrong, WRAL Enterprise multimedia journalist An embattled Edgecombe County town hopes a new homecoming event this weekend will generate more progress – and encourage people to visit and learn about its history. The town of Princeville is the oldest in the country founded by enslaved men and women. Today, it is among the poorest in the state – in part due to hurricane damage and high water. Sitting near the banks of the Tar…

North Texas fire departments under strain from constant wildfires

Posted on August 4, 2022August 4, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

Firefighters say it almost feels like groundhog day with constant fires.

UNC doctor gives back despite losing family home in deadly Kentucky flooding

Posted on August 4, 2022August 4, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

WAKE COUNTY, N.C. (WTVD) — As deadly flood waters in Kentucky continue to wreck communities, the devastation hits home for people in the Triangle. This includes two UNC doctors who decided to work together to deliver relief despite being miles away. Helpless is how Doctor Randi Barnett described watching the scenes of flooding unfold in her hometown. She works at UNC Health but this past week her heart and mind has been on Kentucky especially…

FORECAST: Scattered storms, isolated flooding expected north of Charlotte tomorrow

Posted on August 4, 2022August 4, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

Get ready for another hot and humid day across the Carolinas! Highs will peak in the low 90s with heat indices in the mid-upper 90s. With highs closer to normal for this time of year, it’ll be hot and humid, just not quite as hot and humid as it has been. Scattered showers and storms will be more abundant Friday compared to Thursday, especially north of Charlotte toward the mountains and foothills. Watch for a…

Wildfire in Wimberley area 10% contained as of early Thursday afternoon

Posted on August 4, 2022August 4, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

The River Mountain Ranch community is currently impacted by the wildfire. WIMBERLEY, Texas — A day after three large fires sprouted up across Central Texas, a new fire is now threatening homes in the Wimberley area. Wimberley Fire Rescue first reported the fire at around 5:20 p.m. Wednesday in the River Mountain Ranch area between Bluff View and the Blanco River. The fire is located off of FM 3237 (Old Kyle Road) and River Mountain…

Separate Hill Country fires burn more than 2,000 acres as heat and drought increase danger

Posted on August 4, 2022August 4, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

Firefighters worked Thursday to fully contain two intense wildfires that have burned at least 2,200 acres in the Hill Country this week. Amid the summer’s record heat and dry conditions making vegetation ready fuel, fire crews outside of Fredericksburg continued to battle the Big Sky Fire, a blaze that has scorched 1,400 acres and which was about halfway contained Thursday afternoon, while crews outside of Blanco contended with the Smoke Rider Fire, a blaze at…

NOAA still predicting between 3-5 major hurricanes for 2022 Atlantic hurricane season

Posted on August 4, 2022August 4, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

By Mark Bergin, WRAL senior multiplatform producer Forecasters with the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration are still predicting between three to five major hurricanes for the 2022 Atlantic hurricane season. Through Aug. 3, the Atlantic basin had yet to see a single hurricane in 2022. This marks the first year since 2017 that a hurricane has not developed by Aug. 1 in the Atlantic. Even though hurricane season began on June 1, NOAA is still predicting…

Forecasters trim hurricane season outlook a bit, still busy

Posted on August 4, 2022August 4, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

This hurricane season may be a tad quieter than forecasters initially thought, but it will still likely be busier than normal, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and others predict. NOAA forecasters Thursday trimmed their hurricane season outlook from a 65% chance for above normal activity to 60% and increased the odds of a normal season from 25% to 30% because of uneven sea surface temperature, including a patch of cooler water off Portugal. Parts…

Widespread Texas wildfires stretching local departments thin

Posted on August 4, 2022August 4, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

The Fort Worth Fire Department reports an 800% increase in wildfires over last year, and it’s stretching crews thin.

NOAA updates 2022 Atlantic hurricane outlook heading into peak season

Posted on August 4, 2022August 4, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — Scientists with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration released an updated hurricane outlook for the Atlantic region. New hurricane predictions from NOAA still expect above average activity despite only three storms being named so far this season. NOAA is still predicting 14 to 20 named storms, with 6 to 10 of those becoming hurricanes and 3 to 5 of them becoming major. The number of named storms has been relatively low…

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