April 2022 – Page 6 – Weather Preppers

Active wildfire burns nearly 3,000 acres at Camp Bullis training area

Posted on April 11, 2022April 11, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

Steven Santana April 11, 2022 Several fire crews are working an active brush fire at JBSA Camp Bullis on Sunday afternoon. Caroline Tien/Staff A wildfire in a demolition training area at Joint Base Camp Bullis that started over the weekend has now burned close to 3,000 acres. The Texas A&M Forest Service reported Sunday, April 10, that the wildfire, referred to as the Training Area 23 fire, was 50% contained and had burned 2,803 acres….

Forecast: Severe weather threat for both Monday and Tuesday

Posted on April 11, 2022April 11, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

Here are the latest updates from the KVUE Storm Team. AUSTIN, Texas — You may have woken up to the sound of thunder this morning, as we tracked some strong storms across Central Texas overnight. Lingering clouds through mid-morning will give way to a sunny and hot afternoon with highs in the upper 80s to near 90. There is a low chance for a couple of severe storms this afternoon and evening. The Storm Prediction…

Severe weather potential = First Alert Weather Day Tuesday

Posted on April 11, 2022April 11, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

NORTH TEXAS (CBSDFW.COM) – A couple of storms have been able to fire up this morning in parts of North Texas but thankfully, they remain below severe limits with just some quick bouts of heavy rain and lightning. CBSDFW.COM The conditional severe threat Monday is more so for the afternoon/evening hours. For the Texas Rangers baseball game today, we say “let’s play ball!” It would still be smart to take a rain jacket for the…

Severe thunderstorms potential brings hail, damaging winds to Central Texas

Posted on April 11, 2022April 11, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

Large hail and damaging winds possible in San Antonio area. Luis Diaz Devesa/Getty Images While weather conditions remained mostly optimal throughout Fiesta, there is now some potential for storms. Following thunderstorms in San Antonio the night of Sunday, April 10, the National Weather Service issued notice of potential severe weather across Central Texas on the morning of Monday, April 11. While the potential for severe storms in San Antonio is marginal, if they do form,…

Forecast: A few storms Monday morning; severe weather threat for both Monday and Tuesday

Posted on April 11, 2022April 11, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

Here are the latest updates from the KVUE Storm Team. AUSTIN, Texas — You may be waking up to the sound of thunder this morning, as we’ve been tracking some strong storms across Central Texas overnight. A few widely isolated strong storms remain possible through the predawn hours. These storms could produce small hail and gusty winds in addition to heavy rain and lightning but, for the most part, they have stayed under severe limits. …

Forecast: A few storms this morning; severe weather threat for both Monday and Tuesday

Posted on April 11, 2022April 11, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

Here are the latest updates from the KVUE Storm Team. AUSTIN, Texas — You may be waking up to the sound of thunder this morning, as we’ve been tracking some strong storms across Central Texas through the overnight. A few widely isolated strong storms remain possible through the predawn hours. These storms could produce small hail and gusty winds in addition to heavy rain and lightning, but for the most part they have stayed under…

Severe weather expected in North Texas this week

Posted on April 11, 2022April 11, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

More severe weather is expected in North Texas this week.

Fire crews work to contain 4,000-acre wildfire at Joint Base San Antonio’s Camp Bullis

Posted on April 10, 2022April 10, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

Multiple fire departments and the Texas A&M Forest Service are working to contain a brush fire that more than doubled in size overnight in a demolition range area at Joint Base San Antonio’s Camp Bullis. The fire began Saturday. At about 2:30 p.m., the Texas A&M Forest Service announced it was responding to a 1,500-acre fire. Fire departments across Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA) and those of Leon Creek, Bulverde and Shavano Park have since…

Texas is facing longer, drier droughts and more wildfires. Is San Antonio ready?

Posted on April 10, 2022April 11, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

As of late last month, San Antonio is once again in drought — a familiar reality for those who live in South Texas. With continued dry weather in the forecast, officials expect to issue further water restrictions in the coming weeks. Amid historically dry spring conditions, rashes of wildfires have scorched their way across the state, including the Das Goat Fire, which burned more than 1,000 acres before it was extinguished April 2 just west…

14 homes destroyed by tornadoes this week in South Carolina

Posted on April 9, 2022April 9, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

April 9, 2022 ALLENDALE, S.C. (AP) — Officials say severe storms that moved across South Carolina earlier this week caused at least 13 tornadoes and hail the size of baseballs. The South Carolina Emergency Management Division says 14 homes were destroyed as the twisters moved through Tuesday in Allendale, Bamberg, Clarendon and Orangeburg counties. Officials say another five homes were damaged by a storm that dropped baseball size hail in Horry County on Thursday. The…

'I thought I was going to die in my front yard,' says dad hit by RV trailer during EF-2 tornado while saving daughter

Posted on April 9, 2022April 9, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

This week, Shawn Zeleny was hospitalized Monday after an RV trailer flipped into him near Egan. He saved his daughter from the RV seconds before it toppled. EGAN, Texas — Shawn Zeleny has always loved storms. He’s chased them before, admired them from afar, and has always wanted to see a tornado up close. On Monday night, the 43-year-old’s wish came true in the most unwanted way. “I’ve followed them before, I keep up with…

Rural Nebraska fire chief dies in crash on way to wildfire

Posted on April 8, 2022April 10, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

By The Associated Press EDISON, Neb. — A wildfire in southern Nebraska fueled by dry conditions and strong winds forced the evacuation of the small village of Edison, destroyed several homes and factored into the death of a rural fire chief who was killed in a crash while responding to the blaze. The Nebraska State Patrol called for a mandatory evacuation Thursday night of the Furnas County community of about 130 people about 187 miles…

Nueces County commissioners vote to extend wildfire disaster declaration

Posted on April 8, 2022April 8, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

The Nueces County Commissioner Court voted Friday to extend its disaster declaration in response to the fires in the region and across the state. Commissioners disagreed over when the declaration should expire but ultimately voted to extend it to Sunday. Precinct 4 commissioner Brent Chesney and Precinct 1 commissioner Robert Hernandez said the declaration may not be needed, only agreeing to extend it through the weekend in line with a Friday National Weather Service Corpus Christi warning. The extension comes as…

Wears Valley and Seymour wildfires both out; Sevier Co. asks strictly for monetary donations to help victims

Posted on April 8, 2022April 8, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

Sevier County officials have also updated their website for owners to check the initial status of their properties within the affected areas. SEVIER COUNTY, Tenn. — According to the Tennessee Division of Forestry, the Hatcher Mountain wildfire in Wears Valley and the Dupont/Millstone Gap wildfire in Seymour are both out as of Friday morning after crews fully contained them. 219 structures were affected by the Hatcher Mountain fire, Sevier County officials said. Originally that number…

Nice Warm Weekend Before Severe Weather Returns To North Texas

Posted on April 8, 2022April 8, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

NORTH TEXAS (CBSDFW.COM) – Friday will be the coolest day of the weekend with highs only climbing into the upper 60s/low 70s during the afternoon. The weekend forecast looks very nice overall. After today, southerly winds return to North Texas on Saturday and Sunday, resulting in a fast warmup by late weekend. This also means there will be bigger concerns where wind/fire danger is already an issue. CBSDFW.COM There is a slight chance for an…

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