How and why tornadoes spawn from hurricanes and tropical storms

How and why tornadoes spawn from hurricanes and tropical storms

It is not uncommon for a hurricane or tropical storm to produce at least one tornado after landfall. This is why this happens, even here in the Carolinas. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Landfalling Tropical Systems and Tornadoes: Hurricanes are notorious for their strong winds, storm surge and torrential rains, but they another threat is tornadoes. Tornadoes spawning from a Tropical Storm or Hurricane once it makes landfall is not uncommon. It is actually more rare to…

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The first thing you should do if your home is damaged by severe weather

The first thing you should do if your home is damaged by severe weather

What do you do if you have damage from a hurricane or storm? Document, document, document! HOUSTON — If your property was damaged during a recent storm, like Hurricane Nicholas, the first step is to file a claim. You need to call your insurance company as soon as possible. The company will want to know about the damage, so document as much as you can with photos and videos. Keep a record of everyone you…

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Hurricane battered Louisiana braces for Nicholas drenching

Hurricane battered Louisiana braces for Nicholas drenching

POINTE-AUX-CHENES, La. (AP) — Residents of southern Louisiana still recovering from Hurricane Ida just weeks ago were bracing Wednesday for expected heavy rains as Nicholas crawls across parts of the state from Texas. Nicholas made landfall as a hurricane early Tuesday on the Texas coast, dumping heavy rain even though it was quickly downgraded to a tropical storm and later a depression. But forecasters said Nicholas could stall over storm-battered Louisiana and spread life-threatening floods…

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'We have people in the community who care' | Neighbors spring to action to help each other after Hurricane Nicholas

'We have people in the community who care' | Neighbors spring to action to help each other after Hurricane Nicholas

From sharing generators to cutting up fallen trees, neighbors are helping neighbors in the aftermath of Hurricane Nicholas. HOUSTON — In the wake of Hurricane Nicholas — from Missouri City to all the way down to Dickinson — the stories are much the same. Neighbors are springing to action when they see another in need. RELATED: CenterPoint timeline: Which areas get power first and why? As the night passed, their hearts sank. “It was really…

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Tropical Storm Nicholas updates: Crews continue working to restore power to Houston area

Tropical Storm Nicholas updates: Crews continue working to restore power to Houston area

Nicholas caused some damage and flooding in coastal communities when it roared ashore overnight as a Category 1 hurricane. HOUSTON — Nicholas is now a tropical storm again after making landfall overnight as a hurricane. Widespread power outages remain across Southeast Texas. The worst and damage we’ve seen is in coastal communities but there are trees down all over the Greater Houston Area. Even if roads are not flooded, many do not have traffic signals…

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Tropical Storm Nicholas updates: rews continue working to restore power to Houston area

Tropical Storm Nicholas updates: rews continue working to restore power to Houston area

Nicholas caused some damage and flooding in coastal communities when it roared ashore overnight as a Category 1 hurricane. HOUSTON — Nicholas is now a tropical storm again after making landfall overnight as a hurricane. Widespread power outages remain across Southeast Texas. The worst and damage we’ve seen is in coastal communities but there are trees down all over the Greater Houston Area. Even if roads are not flooded, many do not have traffic signals…

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South Texas volunteers deploy to help with Hurricane Nicholas

South Texas volunteers deploy to help with Hurricane Nicholas

Volunteers will be in the area offering aid for weeks. SAN ANTONIO — American Red Cross volunteers from south Texas are stepping in to help recovery efforts in the area affected by Hurricane Nicholas. The scope of the damage Hurricane Nicholas left in its wake since making landfall in east Texas is still being determined. “We have advanced teams that are out, that will go out as soon as the winds drop below 39 miles-per-hour,”…

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Family safe after tree falls on Kashmere Gardens home during Hurricane Nicholas

Family safe after tree falls on Kashmere Gardens home during Hurricane Nicholas

The father says the tree almost went through his daughter’s bedroom window. HOUSTON — Nicholas knocked out power and knocked down trees in parts of northeast Houston including in the Kashmere Gardens neighborhood. The storm damage is making it harder to get around. Calvacade is one of the main streets through this neighborhood. Its westbound lanes just west of Lockwood are blocked by a giant tree. People in this neighborhood have been through a lot…

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Surfside Beach, Brazoria County hit hard by Tropical Storm Nicholas

Surfside Beach, Brazoria County hit hard by Tropical Storm Nicholas

Those who rode out the storm said they’re glad their community doesn’t look any worse, but Surfside Beach residents are not thrilled about having no water or power. SURFSIDE BEACH, Texas — Tropical Storm Nicholas wreaked havoc on Surfside Beach where you could see stop lights out, flooding and other structural damage. Brazoria County was one of the hardest-hit areas. Those who rode out the storm said they’re glad their community doesn’t look any worse,…

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Tropical Storm Nicholas updates: HISD schools will be open Wednesday

Tropical Storm Nicholas updates: HISD schools will be open Wednesday

Nicholas caused some damage and flooding in coastal communities when it roared ashore overnight as a Category 1 hurricane. HOUSTON — Nicholas is now a tropical storm again after making landfall overnight as a hurricane. There are widespread power outages across Southeast Texas affecting more than half a million customers.  The worst and damage we’ve seen is in coastal communities but there are trees down all over the Greater Houston Area.  Local authorities have advised…

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'It broke my heart:' Memories of Hurricane Florence linger with flood victims 3 years later

'It broke my heart:' Memories of Hurricane Florence linger with flood victims 3 years later

SPRING LAKE, N.C. (WTVD) — When Hurricane Florence made landfall in North Carolina on Sept. 14, 2018, it was only the beginning of the destruction the storm would cause throughout the state. In the days and weeks that followed, flooding damaged an estimated 74,000 buildings throughout the state and led more than 140,000 residents to apply for disaster assistance, according to the final National Hurricane Center report. Three years later, flood victims still vividly remember…

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Tropical Storm Nicholas updates: Galveston businesses reopening; METRO resuming services tomorrow

Tropical Storm Nicholas updates: Galveston businesses reopening; METRO resuming services tomorrow

Nicholas caused some damage and flooding in coastal communities when it roared ashore overnight as a Category 1 hurricane. HOUSTON — Nicholas is now a tropical storm again after making landfall overnight as a hurricane. There are widespread power outages across Southeast Texas affecting more than half a million customers.  The worst and damage we’ve seen is in coastal communities but there are trees down all over the Greater Houston Area.  Local authorities have advised…

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Tropical Storm Nicholas updates: Galveston businesses reopening

Tropical Storm Nicholas updates: Galveston businesses reopening

Nicholas caused some damage and flooding in coastal communities when it roared ashore overnight as a Category 1 hurricane. HOUSTON — Nicholas is now a tropical storm again after making landfall overnight as a hurricane. There are widespread power outages across Southeast Texas affecting more than half a million customers.  The worst and damage we’ve seen is in coastal communities but there are trees down all over the Greater Houston Area.  Local authorities have advised…

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Locals still rebuilding three years after Hurricane Florence

Locals still rebuilding three years after Hurricane Florence

Thousands of homes were flooded during Hurricane Florence. (photo: WWAY News) LELAND, NC (WWAY) — It’s been three years since Hurricane Florence battered Southeastern North Carolina, leaving 30 inches of rain and causing dozens of deaths. Though we’ve come a long way, the farther you get from the center of town, the more devastation still goes unaddressed. That’s what Wilmington Area Rebuilding Ministry, or WARM is working to fix. – Advertisement – When water levels…

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Tropical Storm Nicholas may be gone, but Corpus Christi is in for more rain

Don’t put that umbrella away just yet. Tropical Storm Nicholas has left the Corpus Christi area, but more rain and thunderstorms are expected throughout the week. The storm, which made landfall as a Category 1 Hurricane Monday night, will likely be downgraded to a tropical depression by Wednesday morning as it continues traveling northeast. While Wednesday is forecast to be sunny and clear, Thursday will bring showers and thunderstorms that will continue into next week, according to the…

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