March 2019 – Page 12 – Weather Preppers

Tornado destroy 10 homes in New Mexico, 5 people injured

Posted on March 13, 2019March 13, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter DEXTER, NM (AP) — Authorities say a tornado has destroyed 10 homes in a small southeastern New Mexico community and five people suffered non-life threatening injuries. National Weather Service meteorologist Chuck Jones said the tornado touched down Tuesday in Dexter for about five minutes but that its strength hasn’t been determined. The agency is sending a team to survey damage. – Advertisement – Chaves County Mike Herrington in a…

Storms bring heavy rain, strong winds and possible tornado near Anton

Posted on March 13, 2019March 13, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

A-J Media Wednesday Mar 13, 2019 at 12:02 PM Mar 13, 2019 at 12:03 PM Officials in Hockley County and the National Weather Service in Lubbock are investigating a possible tornado afters significant damage was reported during strong thunderstorms Tuesday evening near Anton. The Weather Service confirmed it is looking into a potential tornado near Anton after reports of damage to a house and debris in powerlines. The Hockley County Sheriff’s Office posted a message to its Facebook account during the overnight hours, warning drivers…

In Midst Of An Oil Boom, New Mexico Sets Bold New Climate Goals

Posted on March 13, 2019March 13, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

New Mexico, a poor but fossil fuel-rich state, is aiming to make itself a national leader in the fight against climate change. Lawmakers passed ambitious legislation this week that will reshape the state’s energy sector by mandating that the state’s publicly regulated utilities get all of their electricity from carbon-free sources like solar and wind by 2045. California and Hawaii are the only other states with 100 percent carbon-free goals on the books, though a…

Storms knock out power, damaging winds to houses, buildings in North Texas

Posted on March 13, 2019March 13, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

A powerful line of storms swept through North Texas Wednesday morning, bringing damaging wind gusts and heavy rounds of rain. Fort Worth, Addison and Grand Prairie saw some of the highest wind gusts, reaching 70 to 80 mph. Planes at Grand Prairie Municipal Airport sustained significant damage, toppled over by strong winds. A video posted on Facebook sent to WFAA shows a mangled roof from an Amazon warehouse blown away with debris near the DFW…

Hurricane Florence wreaked havoc on historical markers

Posted on March 13, 2019March 13, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

State markers for Thalian Hall and Lumina Pavilion are among those broken, damaged or missing after the September storm NEW HANOVER COUNTY — Six months after Hurricane Florence blew through the region, a possible victim of the storm’s wrath is missing. It was discovered this week that the state historical marker dedicated to Lumina Pavilion, the entertainment venue that drew thousands to Wrightsville Beach between 1905 and the 1960s, has disappeared from its post on Waynick Boulevard…

Get help, give help: Recovering after Hurricane Florence

Posted on March 13, 2019March 13, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

North Carolina’s long Atlantic coast has a history of weathering and withstanding hurricanes, but high winds and storm surge can do damage even inland when the conditions are right. After the storm, it is natural to want to help our neighbors. Whether you need help or want to give help, this is your guide. Give help after a hurricane DONATE TO HELP OTHERS A WRAL phone bank raised $713,492 for Hurricane Florence relief. Thank you…

Storm Damage Reported Throughout North Texas From Severe Weather, Powerful Winds

Posted on March 13, 2019March 13, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

(CBSDFW.COM) – It was a rude awakening for North Texans Wednesday morning as severe weather and powerful winds moved through the area. Throughout the early morning hours, residents said they heard emergency sirens wailing to warn of the threat of damaging winds. There were no tornado warnings issued in the Metroplex during the round of storms. There were reports of damage throughout the area due to the damaging winds that reportedly reached up to 70…

SC's statewide tornado safety drill scheduled

Posted on March 13, 2019March 13, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

(FOX 46 CHARLOTTE) – Wednesday through Saturday, March 16 is Severe Weather Safety Awareness Week in South Carolina, and to help people get prepared, authorities said there will be a statewide tornado drill. The drill is scheduled for 9 a.m. on Wednesday, March 13. The drill will be broadcast via the Emergency Alert System and via NOAA Weather Radios. South Carolina’s Emergency Management Division said this drill offers a great opportunity to develop and practice a…

FIRST ALERT: Tornado Watch in western counties; SA could see severe weather by daybreak

Posted on March 13, 2019March 13, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

San Antonio and south Texas are lined up for possible severe storm activity early Wednesday morning. KENS 5 meteorologist Jeremy Baker says you can expect a squall line of storms to roll through western counties from 3 to 6 a.m., central counties (including Bexar County) around 6 to 9 a.m., then tapering off in the eastern counties before noon. CURRENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ALERTS: A Tornado Watch is in effect for Edwards, Kinney, Real and…

These forests in the West might start vanishing entirely after wildfires, study says

Posted on March 13, 2019March 13, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

Wildfires tear through forests in the Western United States each year — but it’s getting harder for trees to grow back in some areas, and certain forests could disappear entirely, a new study finds. In low-elevation wooded areas across the West in North America, climate change has created drier and warmer conditions, which make it much harder (and maybe impossible) for native ponderosa pine and Douglas fir trees to regrow after fires kill off adult…

Ricketts declares emergency for looming snowstorm, flooding

Posted on March 12, 2019March 13, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

Gov. Pete Ricketts has issued an emergency declaration in preparation for an impending winter storm in western Nebraska and anticipated flooding in other parts of the state. The declaration on Tuesday allows the Nebraska Emergency Management Agency to coordinate response and recovery activities with local governments and other state agencies and groups. It also allows local governments to request assistance from the state if they need it. The National Weather Service has issued a winter…

Almost 6 months post-Florence, more than 800 students still displaced

Posted on March 12, 2019March 12, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

Topsail Elementary School is still suffering from roof damage. (Photo: Monique Robinson/WWAY) PENDER COUNTY,NC (WWAY) — It has been 179 days since Hurricane Florence struck the Carolina coast. Almost six months later, businesses and families are still struggling to recover. More than 800 students are still displaced and living in temporary sites. But, Pender County Superintendent Steven Hill says his top priority is not letting that setback impact their education. – Advertisement – “Category one…

North Carolina continues to rebuild six months after Hurricane Florence

Posted on March 12, 2019March 12, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Six months after Hurricane Florence made landfall in North Carolina, storm survivors are getting help to recover and work is underway to make homes, businesses and infrastructure more resilient. However, much work lies ahead and North Carolina and its recovery partners are committed to helping people and communities rebuild, Governor Roy Cooper said today. – Advertisement – “Hurricane Florence was a devastating storm that swamped homes, businesses, farms, schools and entire…

News Roundup: Texas Senate Mulls Disaster Response After Hurricane Harvey

Posted on March 12, 2019March 12, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

State senators drew largely positive feedback on a trio of bills aimed at addressing Harvey recovery and preparation for future hurricanes. Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick announced the $3 billion disaster relief package last week. One of the bills, SB 6, is from state Sen. Lois Kolkhorst, R-Brenham. Her legislation would create a disaster response plan. Kolkhorst asked a group of experts testifying at a Monday hearing of the Senate Committee on Water & Rural Affairs…

Severe weather may have led Texas plane to crash, killing 4

Posted on March 12, 2019March 12, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

Updated 9:07 am CDT, Tuesday, March 12, 2019 MARSHALL, Texas (AP) — Authorities say severe weather may have caused a twin-engine Cessna to lose altitude and crash in East Texas, killing the four people aboard. Texas Department of Public Safety Sgt. Jean Dark said in a statement Tuesday that the Cessna 337 was traveling Saturday from Dallas to New Orleans when in crashed in a wooded area south of Hallsville. The town is just east of…

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