Wildfire near Bastrop State Park forces evacuations

Wildfire near Bastrop State Park forces evacuations

A wildfire on the south side of Bastrop State Park is forcing the evacuation of nearby homes and businesses, the Bastrop County Sheriff’s Office says. The sheriff’s office said in a tweet that multiple agencies are responding to the fire Tuesday along westbound State Highway 71 near Harmon Road — around four miles east of downtown Bastrop. Current evacuations include a stretch from Harmon Road to Pine Hill Loop. The Texas A&M Forest Service website…

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Crime, flooding, roads should be top priorities of next Houston mayor, residents say in recent report

Crime, flooding, roads should be top priorities of next Houston mayor, residents say in recent report

Listen To embed this piece of audio in your site, please use this code: <iframe src=”https://embed.hpm.io/458310/458392″ style=”height: 115px; width: 100%;”></iframe> A new report shows Houstonians want crime, flooding and road conditions to be the primary priorities of Houston’s next mayor. The survey conducted by researchers at the Hobby School of Public Affairs at the University of Houston found that 83 percent of likely voters said crime should be a top priority, followed by 72 percent…

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Crime, flooding, and street conditions remain top priorities for Houston voters, survey says

Crime, flooding, and street conditions remain top priorities for Houston voters, survey says

UH released the results of a survey of voters regarding their preferences and opinions heading into the municipal election on Nov. 7. HOUSTON — As Houston looks to decide on a new mayor come November, crime, flooding, and street conditions remain the top priorities for voters, according to a new survey from the University of Houston. The Hobby School of Public Affairs at UH released Tuesday morning the findings of a survey of voters regarding their…

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Isolated storm chance could bring flooding, high winds

Isolated storm chance could bring flooding, high winds

Tuesday, August 1, 2023 1:21PM RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — While temperatures will remain cooler than they have been the chance for severe weather also remains. The threat level is a level 1 of 5. Any storms that turn severe will have the ability to bring localized flooding and damaging winds. Any thunderstorms would likely fall apart rather quickly this evening and a mainly clear sky will follow for most areas. High pressure will keep the…

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More than half of at-home tornado deaths occur in mobile homes, state data shows

More than half of at-home tornado deaths occur in mobile homes, state data shows

1 minute ago FILE – A woman walks near an uprooted tree, a flipped vehicle and debris from homes damaged by a tornado, March 27, 2023, in Rolling Fork, Miss. While the dangers of tornadoes to mobile homes have long been known, and there are ways to mitigate the risk, the percentage of total tornado deaths that happen in mobile homes has been increasing. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File) (AP) — The Associated Press analyzed tornado…

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Severe weather threat increases as temperatures, humidity finally cool

Severe weather threat increases as temperatures, humidity finally cool

Monday, July 31, 2023 10:46AM RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — This week will feature less heat and humidity, but that comes with an increased risk of severe weather. There is a marginal risk (level 1 of 5) for strong to severe storms this afternoon and early evening. The main threat will be possibly damaging wind gusts. The timing of the severe weather is 3-9 p.m. An isolated storm will be possible Tuesday afternoon as the upper-level…

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July keeps sizzling as Phoenix hits another 110-degree day and wildfires spread in California

July keeps sizzling as Phoenix hits another 110-degree day and wildfires spread in California

PHOENIX — PHOENIX (AP) — Phoenix sizzled through its 31st consecutive day of at least 110 degrees Fahrenheit (43.3 Celsius) and other parts of the country grappled Sunday with record temperatures after a week that saw significant portions of the U.S. population subject to extreme heat. The National Weather Service said Phoenix climbed to a high of 111 F (43.8 Celsius) before the day was through. July has been so steamy thus far that scientists…

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Level 1 risk | Strong storms, damaging winds possible Monday

Level 1 risk | Strong storms, damaging winds possible Monday

Monday, July 31, 2023 12:22AM RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — A level 1 risk for severe weather is active for central North Carolina Monday. Isolated severe storms are possible Monday with the main threat being damaging winds. Temperatures are expected to be in the high 80s for some areas. Scattered storms are expected to move into the area around noon until 11 p.m. Sunday, was mostly cloudy and warm with temperatures at a high of 71….

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Tornado cleanup continues in Nash County

Tornado cleanup continues in Nash County

11 minutes ago Debris is scattered around the Pfizer facility on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, in Rocky Mount, N.C., after damage from severe weather. (Travis Long/The News & Observer via AP) ROCKY MOUNT, NC (WTVD) — One week after the devastating EF-3 tornado that ripped through eastern North Carolina, the cleanup continues for businesses and families. In places such as Rocky Mount and Dortches, crews continued removing tree limbs and debris in the sweltering heat. One…

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Hope for homeowners waiting years for help from state hurricane relief program

Hope for homeowners waiting years for help from state hurricane relief program

Friday, July 28, 2023 10:51PM There are new details in a Troubleshooter investigation into a state program spending millions of taxpayer dollars to help hurricane victims rebuild. Over the last two years, Troubleshooter Diane Wilson has shown you the heartache these homeowners face thanks to Rebuild NC. Thousands of homeowners still aren’t back in their homes years after the state agreed to help, but now many of these homeowners who had no hope, are reaching…

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Mississippi family recounts surviving tornado that tore mobile home apart: 'We were in the air'

Mississippi family recounts surviving tornado that tore mobile home apart: 'We were in the air'

Mobile home residents in the path of a twister’s fury often don’t live to recount the experience. Ida Cartlidge and her family miraculously survived. ROLLING FORK, Miss — Streams of air whirled by Ida Cartlidge in every direction, but she couldn’t breathe. Between the thin walls and above the shaky foundation of a mobile home, Cartlidge, 32, miraculously survived a March tornado that carved a path of destruction through Rolling Fork, Mississippi. Mobile home residents in…

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'We were in the air': Mississippi family recounts surviving tornado that tore mobile home apart

'We were in the air': Mississippi family recounts surviving tornado that tore mobile home apart

Mobile home residents in the path of a twister’s fury often don’t live to recount the experience. Ida Cartlidge and her family miraculously survived. ROLLING FORK, Miss — Streams of air whirled by Ida Cartlidge in every direction, but she couldn’t breathe. Between the thin walls and above the shaky foundation of a mobile home, Cartlidge, 32, miraculously survived a March tornado that carved a path of destruction through Rolling Fork, Mississippi. Mobile home residents in…

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