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Nearly 6 months later, Round Rock neighbors frustrated with insurance agencies over tornado repairs

Posted on September 6, 2022September 6, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

Residents of the Forest Bluff neighborhood were in the March tornado’s direct path. There are still visible signs of damage on some homes in the area. ROUND ROCK, Texas — When a tornado ripped through their Round Rock neighborhood in March, James Goolsby and Cheryl Spencer hid inside their first floor bathroom covered in blankets. “We could feel, like, our entire insides of our bodies being pulled up,” Spencer said. “It was like, weird. It…

Flash flood risk lowers Tuesday and Wednesday

Posted on September 6, 2022September 6, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

After persistent, widespread rain Monday, expect lower rain chances across Charlotte midweek. HICKORY, N.C. — Labor Day Outlook The Carolinas don’t have the forecast many want to see on a holiday Monday. Outdoor plans need to have a backup plan across the Charlotte area as a flux of moisture is coming in from the Southeast, leading to widespread showers and thunderstorms in the mountains and foothills. This includes the cities and towns of Blowing Rock,…

Storm damage seen across North Texas

Posted on September 5, 2022September 5, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

Sunday’s storms swept through North Texas, leaving homes damaged and multiple residents without power. Were you affected? Share your photos/videos with us on social media using #FirstAlertDFW

Flooding possible as heavy rain falls across the Charlotte area

Posted on September 5, 2022September 5, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

The mountains and foothills will see persistent widespread rain, while the Charlotte metro will see on-and-off showers with heavy rain at times. HICKORY, N.C. — Labor Day Outlook: The Carolinas don’t have the forecast you want to see on a holiday Monday. Outdoor plans need to have a backup plan across the Charlotte area as a flux of moisture is coming in from the Southeast, leading to widespread showers and thunderstorms in the mountains and…

Cape Fear marks anniversaries of Hurricanes Fran, Dorian

Posted on September 5, 2022September 5, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

September 5, 2022 Hurricane Dorian – Atlantic Ocean near Savannah WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Today marks the anniversary of two of the Cape Fear’s most memorable recent hurricanes. On September 5, 1996, Hurricane Fran made landfall as a Category 3 near the North Carolina and South Carolina state line with strong winds and heavy rain. The barometric pressure in Wilmington fell to 961.4 millibars, the second all-time lowest pressure recorded in the Port City. Wilmington…

One week until the peak of hurricane season: Here's what we're watching

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

After a quiet hurricane season to date, conditions are becoming more active in the Atlantic. HOUSTON — After a quiet start to the hurricane season, conditions are becoming more active in the Atlantic. The big question is: Will anything reach Texas? After a stretch of 60 days where the Atlantic went without producing a single named system (longest stretch in 23 years), conditions are becoming more active. RELATED: Houston Forecast: Our Sunday rain chances are…

Emergency declared as flash flooding hits northwest Georgia

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

By The Associated Press SUMMERVILLE, Ga. — Thunderstorms and heavy rain pounded parts of northwest Georgia on Sunday, sparking flash flooding in some areas. Local news reports showed roads under water and homeowners struggling to keep water out. Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp declared a state of emergency Sunday afternoon in Chattooga and Floyd Counties, directing all state resources to help with “preparation, response and recovery activities.” The National Weather Service said rainfall of up to…

Sheriff: 2 dead in Northern California wildfire

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

By ADAM BEAM and KATHLEEN RONAYNE, Associated Press WEED, Calif. — Two people have died in a blaze that ripped through a Northern California town, said Siskiyou County Sheriff Jeremiah LaRue. LaRue shared the news of the fatalities Sunday afternoon during a community meeting held at an elementary school north of Weed, the rural Northern California community charred by one of California’s latest wildfires. He did not immediately provide names or other details including age…

Hurricane Danielle, tropical storm Earl highlight active tropics

Posted on September 4, 2022September 4, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — As Danielle weakened while churning in the open waters of the North Atlantic, another storm developed to its south near the Caribbean and may bring flooding to the US Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. Tropical Storm Earl became the fifth named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season on Friday, forming 185 miles east of the Leeward Islands with maximum sustained winds of 40 mph, according to the National Hurricane Center. The…

Forecast: Showers and storms continue moving south; flooding possible

Posted on September 3, 2022September 3, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

Here are the latest updates from the KVUE Storm Team. AUSTIN, Texas — *An Areal Flood Advisory is in effect for portions of Blanco, Burnet, Hays, Travis, and Williamson counties until 6 p.m. Saturday. Minor flooding is possible. An Areal Flood Advisory is in effect for portions of Bastrop, Caldwell, and Hays counties until 8 p.m. Saturday.* We’re continuing to monitor scattered to widespread showers through the late afternoon and evening as a boundary moves…

California wildfire destroys 100 homes, other buildings

Posted on September 3, 2022September 3, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

September 3, 2022 (Photo: Bloomberg Markets and Finance / YouTube) WEED, CA (AP) — A wind-swept wildfire in rural Northern California tore through a neighborhood and destroyed about 100 homes and other buildings, fire officials said Saturday after at least two people were injured and thousands were forced from their homes. The Mill Fire started shortly before 1 p.m. Friday just north of Weed, a city of about 2,600 people 250 miles (402 kilometers) north…

Tropical Storm Danielle strengthens into hurricane

Posted on September 3, 2022September 3, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

September 3, 2022 (courtesy: MGN, NOAA) MIAMI, FL (AP) — Tropical Storm Danielle strengthened into a hurricane Friday morning — the first of an unusually quiet storm season. The storm is not currently a threat to any land. The storm’s maximum sustained winds were clocked at 75 mph (120 kph), according to the U.S. National Hurricane Center. The storm is centered about 885 miles (1,425 kilometers) west of the Azores and is drifting west at…

Forecast: Scattered to widespread rain expected Saturday; flooding possible

Posted on September 3, 2022September 3, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

Here are the latest updates from the KVUE Storm Team. Author: Shane Hinton (KVUE), Jordan Darensbourg, Hunter Williams Published: 11:46 AM CST March 6, 2019 Updated: 7:07 AM CDT September 3, 2022 AUSTIN, Texas — We’ve arrived to the holiday weekend! The highest rain chance of the weekend will be Saturday as an upper-level trough and boundary continue to build into Texas. Once again, flooding will be possible with the heaviest storms during the afternoon…

Labor Day weekend forecast: Localized street flooding main concern

Posted on September 3, 2022September 3, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

Rain totals in spots could top 2 to 4 inches, and it won’t be just Southeast Texas getting showers. HOUSTON — We hate to rain on your parade, but Labor Day weekend is looking pretty wet as rain chances continue to remain high across the Houston area. It’s not expected to be a complete washout Labor Day weekend, but rain chances will be elevated on Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Rain totals in spots could top…

Labor Day weekend forecast: Localized flooding main concern as rain chances remain high

Posted on September 3, 2022September 3, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

Localized street flooding is the main concern for the weekend and Labor Day. HOUSTON — We hate to rain on your parade, but Labor Day weekend is looking pretty wet as rain chances continue to remain high across the Houston area. It’s not expected to be a complete washout Labor Day weekend, but rain chances will be elevated on Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Rain totals in spots could top 2 to 4 inches, and it…

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