July 2021 – Page 9 – Weather Preppers

Flooding problems worse in big cities like San Antonio

Posted on July 8, 2021July 8, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

Heavy rain quickly turned roads into dangerous traps this week. Here’s why bigger cities like S.A. are increasingly being hit harder by the storms. SAN ANTONIO — Heavy rain can quickly turn roads into dangerous traps. Severe flooding and debris can overtake nearly anything in its path. Here’s why bigger cities like San Antonio are increasingly being hit harder by the storms. The city of San Antonio experienced days of rain that caused severe flooding…

Dating back to the 1750s: Hidden history of NC’s earliest hurricanes

Posted on July 7, 2021July 8, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

Donna. Hugo. Fran. Floyd. Florence. Hazel. We know how much damage the destructive winds and floods can cause in modern times. But how much damage did these monster storms cause in the centuries before hurricanes had names? How did pre-Revolutionary colonies planted right on the coastline respond when they saw those distinctive gray clouds rolling down the horizon?

Dating back to the 1750s: Hidden history of NC's earliest hurricanes

Posted on July 7, 2021July 7, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

By Heather Leah, WRAL multiplatform producer Most North Carolinians can name the most devastating hurricanes of their lifetimes – and those names come along with scary memories and sad memories. Hugo. Fran. Floyd. Florence. Hazel. We know how much damage the destructive winds and floods can cause in modern times. But how much damage did these monster storms cause in the centuries before hurricanes had names? How did pre-Revolutionary colonies planted right on the coastline…

Emergency managers worry about tornadoes, tourists as Elsa makes way toward North Carolina

Posted on July 7, 2021July 7, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

RALEIGH (WTVD) — Don’t dismiss this as just rain with a name. As Tropical Storm Elsa blows towards North Carolina, emergency officials are elevating the state’s preparedness in case of flash floods, tornadoes and power outages. “Much of Central North Carolina and Eastern North Carolina are in the zone for potential impact,” William Ray, the incoming Director of North Carolina Emergency Management, said on Wednesday. “We’ve chosen to activate the EOC here and make sure…

New Hanover County Emergency Management offers preparedness tips for Tropical Storm Elsa

Posted on July 7, 2021July 7, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) —With Tropical Storm Elsa presenting a threat of severe weather, local emergency management is asking people to properly prepare for possible impact. It’s still early in the hurricane season, and Tropical Storm Elsa is already the second storm expected to make its way to the Cape Fear. Since we don’t yet know the full impact Elsa will have, New Hanover County Emergency Management director, Steven Still, says residents still need…

85 Families At Affordable Apartment Complex Told They Must Leave Due To Winter Storm Damage

Posted on July 7, 2021July 7, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

More than 85 families at an affordable housing complex in Southeast Austin are being evicted this month after the management company told them it needs to do repairs caused by February’s winter storm. Capstone Real Estate Services, which manages Rosemont at Oak Valley, a complex at 2800 Collins Creek Drive, informed the affected tenants Friday that they have until July 31 to leave their units. “We have found that the extent of the damage experienced…

Tropical Storm Elsa prompting some area school closings for Thursday

Posted on July 7, 2021July 7, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

Tropical Storm Elsa makes landfall, heads to Georgia

Posted on July 7, 2021July 7, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

Elsa was expected to bring 2 to 4 inches of rain to Georgia as it churns to the northeast before entering South Carolina to the west of Savannah early Thursday. ST. PETE BEACH, Fla. — A weakened Tropical Storm Elsa dumped rain across Florida’s northern Gulf Coast early Wednesday, sparing the state from significant damage as it churned toward Georgia with threats of flooding downpours and possibly tornadoes. Elsa wobbled through the Gulf of Mexico,…

Flash Flood Watches issued in NC ahead of Tropical Storm Elsa

Posted on July 7, 2021July 7, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

Tropical Storm Elsa continues to weaken as it moves across Florida toward the Carolinas. A Flash Flood Watch has been issued for much of central North Carolina. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Tropical Storm Elsa made landfall in Florida’s Big Bend region Wednesday morning with 65 mph winds and heavy rain battering the state. As of 2 p.m. Wednesday, Elsa continues to weaken with sustained winds of 50 mph. The storm is still moving north at 14…

How to prepare for a flood: Flooding lessons learned from Florence

Posted on July 7, 2021July 7, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

By Monica Laliberte, WRAL executive producer/5 On Your Side reporter Hurricane history has taught us that a tropical system moving through North Carolina can be devastating for anyone – no matter how far inland you live. One woman learned this lesson personally when Florence flooded her home, destroying 75% of her belongings. “It seems silly,” said Barbara Pilcher, “But you think, ‘Where’s that recipe? Oh yeah, Florence took it.’” Florence, the thief – or hurricane…

Tropical Storm Elsa weakening as it moves over Florida, expected to hit NC as tropical depression

Posted on July 7, 2021July 7, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

A weakened Tropical Storm Elsa dumped rain across Florida’s northern Gulf Coast early Wednesday but appears to have spared the state significant damage and widespread power outages.

Tropical Storm Elsa moves inland over Florida

Posted on July 7, 2021July 7, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

The center of the storm is approaching southern Georgia on Wednesday afternoon. NEW ORLEANS — Tropical Storm Elsa made landfall in Florida’s Big Bend region on Wednesday at 10 a.m. It is spreading heavy rain bands, high winds and a tornado threat to the north and east of its center as it moves farther inland over Florida on Wednesday afternoon. The storm will continue moving north into Georgia late Wednesday. It will weaken as it…

Why are tornadoes spawned from hurricanes particularly dangerous?

Posted on July 7, 2021July 7, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

By Elizabeth Gardner, WRAL meteorologist Storms that move into North Carolina after a Gulf of Mexico or Florida panhandle landfall have the potential to be particularly devastating. Wind damage and flooding aren’t the only threats from hurricanes. More than half of hurricanes also produce at least one tornado after making landfall. In 2020, Hurricane Isaias spawned 12 tornadoes in North Carolina. The strongest was an EF-3 in Bertie County that killed two people. Sometimes, the…

Latest Tropical Storm Elsa projected path, models, and potential impact to First Coast

Posted on July 7, 2021July 7, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

The biggest impact to monitor will be heavy rainfall and stronger gusts to 50 mph in severe storms. There is also a threat for isolated tornadoes. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A Tornado Watch is in effect for northeast Florida and southeast Georgia until 1 p.m. Wednesday. There is also a Flood Watch in effect for the entire area until late Thursday night. As of 11 a.m. Wednesday: Elsa has maximum sustained winds of 65 mph and…

Smoke pitching in to help Comfort Café recover from flood damage

Posted on July 7, 2021July 7, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

Smoke BBQ + Skybar is stepping in to give Comfort Café an extra boost after the top-rated San Antonio brunch spot was closed because of flooding Tuesday morning. Hours before Kevin Fowler takes the stage at Smoke BBQ + Skybar on Wednesday evening, owner Adrian Martinez has decided to donate money from ticket sales for the concert to a fellow struggling business. The original Bandera location of Comfort Café, which was recently named best U.S….

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