Weather Preppers – Page 267 – Preparing For The Storm & Dealing With The Aftermath

Extreme heat, flooding blanket much of the US, making summer more dangerous

Posted on July 28, 2023July 28, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

Scientists have long warned that climate change, driven by the burning of fossil fuels, will lead to more and prolonged bouts of extreme weather. NEW YORK — Nearly 200 million people in the United States, or 60% of the U.S. population, are under a heat advisory or flood warning or watch as high temperatures spread and new areas are told to expect severe storms. The National Weather Service said a “dangerous” heat wave began to…

United Way's tornado relief fund raises $47K for NC tornado victims

Posted on July 27, 2023July 27, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

Many homes in Edgecombe and Nash counties need intensive repairs and rebuilds after last week’s EF3 tornado devastated the community. WRAL News viewers have stepped up to support a relief fund for victims of the tornado in Rocky Mount. The United Way’s Twin County Tornado Relief Fund is up to $47,000 as of Thursday afternoon. The total doubled from about $25,000 on Wednesday. The United Way wants to raise $500,000 before opening the funding to…

Cleanup efforts continue, families displaced and communities rebuild: Wednesday marks one week since EF3 tornado

Posted on July 26, 2023July 26, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

DORTCHES, N.C. — Cleanup efforts are still getting underway in Dortches a week after an EF3 tornado devastated Edgecombe and Nash counties. Some people say they still don’t know when support will arrive. Dorris Harrison said she needs help. SHe was inside her home in Dortches when the tonrado arrived, which damaged the roof and walls of her home. “I just sat down on the floor and I just started talking to God,” she said….

Tornado cleanup continues in dangerous heat one week later

Posted on July 26, 2023July 26, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. (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 landscaper who said he’s been working at multiple sites in the area said it’s exhausting. “Drink plenty of Gatorade and water,” said Jodecy Dowdy. “And if you can just get…

BBC reporter describes evacuation from area near Greek wildfire

Posted on July 26, 2023July 26, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

The relentless wildfires in Greece have forced a record number of evacuations on the islands of Rhodes and Corfu. Azadeh Moshiri, a reporter with CBS News’ partner the BBC, is covering the story from Rhodes. She and her crew were forced to evacuate one area of the island Tuesday.

You can still catch the 'bird hurricane' of purple martins roosting in Austin this summer

Posted on July 26, 2023July 26, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

Standing around a scorching asphalt parking lot may not seem like an entertaining or enriching way to spend a summer evening, but for hundreds of bird-curious people lounging in the La Frontera parking lot in Round Rock on a recent Saturday, it was the perfect place to be. “We are lucky to have such a cool, natural behavior happening in the Austin area,” said Caley Zuzula, program manager for Travis Audubon. “It’s hard to find…

King Tide flooding expected this weekend, next week in Carolina Beach

Posted on July 26, 2023July 26, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

8 seconds ago Previous King Tide flooding (Photo: WWAY) CAROLINA BEACH, NC (WWAY) — Higher than normal tide levels are expected to flood parts of Carolina Beach over the next week. The Super Full Moon and lunar perigee will combine to bring King Tide flooding starting July 30th and continuing through August 3rd. Areas most often affected include Canal Drive, Florida Avenue, Winner Avenue, Carolina Beach Avenue North, and other low-lying areas. Town officials say…

Hurricanes sign Sebastian Aho to an 8-year contract extension worth $78 million

Posted on July 26, 2023July 26, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

Wednesday, July 26, 2023 3:09PM RALEIGH, N.C. — Sebastian Aho signed an eight-year contract extension worth $78 million with the Carolina Hurricanes, the team announced Wednesday. The deal will go into effect for the 2024-25 NHL season. Aho will count $9.75 million against the salary cap from that point through 2032. Aho gets a raise from the nearly $8.5 million he was making as Carolina’s top center and most important all-around forward. He’ll remain –…

Death toll hits 40 as wildfires char parts of Europe and North Africa

Posted on July 26, 2023July 26, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

Relentless heat waves have fueled deadly blazes in Algeria, Italy and Greece, while parts of Europe further north grapple with torrential rain and wind.

Edgecombe County woman injured by EF3 tornado faces Medicaid coverage struggles for rehab

Posted on July 25, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

Dale and Ricky Carter were thrown 100 feet in the air last Wednesday by an EF3 tornado. The Edgecombe County couple has been in the hospital since then. On Tuesday, Dale’s mother, Beatrice Moore, told WRAL News her daughter was going back home. Moore said Dale Carter’s type of Medicaid doesn’t cover the rehab she needs to get better. She is suffering from a broken pelvis and was put on seizure medication to prevent damage…

Watermelon plant faces months of repairs after NC tornado damage

Posted on July 25, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

BATTLEBORO, N.C. — A watermelon process plant is facing several months of work for repairs after last week’s EF3 tornado devastated Edgecombe and Nash counties. Number One Construction Owner Steve May is working to help repair damage to a watermelon plant along Morning Star Church Road, which is also known as State Road 1412. The site is between Old Battleboro Road and East Battleboro Avenue. May said he’s focused on getting the watermelon facility at…

Community rallies after $1,000 in donations stolen from Nash County family whose home was destroyed by tornado

Posted on July 25, 2023July 25, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

NASH COUNTY, N.C. — A Nash County family said someone stole more than $1,000 in donations from them. “We had just a couple seconds to get in [the bathroom]. Next thing you know, everything was just gone,” said Haydi Marenco Chavarria. She said she and her family have lived in the house on Cummings Road for more than four years. They’re no strangers to tornado warnings, but this time was different. “I told the baby,…

Extreme heat and wildfires hit Europe

Posted on July 24, 2023July 25, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

Europe is dealing with unusually high temperatures, and the heat is fueling wildfires. The blazes have forced more than 30,000 people in Greece to evacuate. Chris Livesay reports.

Thunderstorm winds caused Chesterfield County storm damage, not a tornado, weather service finds

Posted on July 24, 2023July 24, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

The storm caused significant damage to the aluminum roof of a garage, toppled numerous trees and produced pea-size hail. CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, S.C. — A severe thunderstorm in Chesterfield County, South Carolina Sunday caused damage to buildings and trees. Storm investigators with the National Weather Service visited the damage Monday and concluded there was no tornado. Instead, officials found evidence of “straight-line winds,” which are produced by thunderstorms. While both straight-line winds and tornadoes produce damage similar…

Chesterfield County storm damage not caused by a tornado, weather service finds

Posted on July 24, 2023July 24, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

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