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NC's FEMA aid extension for Hurricane Helene recovery denied

Posted on April 12, 2025April 12, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

ASHEVILLE, N.C. — The White House denied North Carolina’s request for FEMA to extend full reimbursement for Helene damages. The state initially requested an extension of 100% of federal costs for debris removal and emergency protective measures. Friday, the agency denied the request stating it was “not warranted.” In a post on X, Governor Josh Stein said he heard about the news while in Newland, a community devastated by Hurricane Helene. He said the need…

NC's FEMA aid extension for Hurricane Helene recovery denied

Posted on April 12, 2025April 12, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

NC Gov. Stein pledges continued Hurricane Helene recovery support in 100-day address

Posted on April 11, 2025April 11, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

North Carolina Governor Josh Stein marked his 100th day in office on Thursday with a visit to Asheville. ASHEVILLE, N.C. — North Carolina Governor Josh Stein marked his 100th day in office on Thursday with a visit to Asheville, where he addressed local government officials about ongoing Hurricane Helene recovery efforts. Speaking to an audience of county commissioners, mayors, city councilors, and local government staff, Stein acknowledged the six-month anniversary of the devastating storm that…

Austin adopts new map that greatly expands area at risk of wildfire

Posted on April 10, 2025April 10, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

Businesses and homes that sit on just over half of all habitable land in the City of Austin are now at risk of being destroyed in a wildfire, according to a map City Council members adopted Thursday. The map is included in changes to the city’s Wildland-Urban Interface, or WUI, which regulates areas where wilderness abuts development and homes and businesses are most likely to be wrecked by wildfire. Historically, homes in West Austin have…

CenterPoint Energy accelerates infrastructure improvements ahead of hurricane season

Posted on April 9, 2025April 9, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

CenterPoint Energy is fast-tracking infrastructure improvements before hurricane season after criticism over its response to Hurricane Beryl. ROSENBERG, Texas — CenterPoint Energy is implementing significant changes to its power infrastructure following widespread criticism over its response to Hurricane Beryl last summer. The category 1 storm left approximately 2 million customers without power for a week or longer during intense summer heat, resulting in at least 15 heat-related deaths. The energy provider, which faced an investigation by…

Carolina Hurricanes playoff tickets go on sale Thursday

Posted on April 9, 2025April 9, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

By Mark Bergin, WRAL senior multiplatform producer Raleigh, N.C. — The Carolina Hurricanes announced single-game playoff tickets will go on sale this week. Tickets for the general public go on sale at noon ET Thursday, April 10. Season-ticket holders will have the opportunity to buy playoff tickets first on Wednesday, April 9. People can get text updates about playoff tickets by texting “PLAYOFFS25” to 919-705-0896. It’s unclear which team the Canes will match up against…

Ask the Meteorologist: Why do tornadoes target Tornado Alley, Dixie Alley?

Posted on April 9, 2025April 9, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

Less than 10 days into April, the United States has seen more than 100 reported tornadoes. Since I started this job in 2014, I’ve oftentimes visited schools, rotary clubs, assisted living centers, etc. One of the questions I get most often is either a) “how do tornadoes form?” or b) “why do tornadoes target certain parts of the country?” Tornadoes in NC vs. other states As many of you know, we’re not immune to tornadoes….

Nonprofit closes distribution site that aided thousands after Hurricane Helene

Posted on April 8, 2025April 8, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

Non-profit Valley Strong Disaster Relief (VSDR) is shifting its focus toward clean up and repair in western North Carolina after closing their supply distribution site in March. Silverados, a dive bar and former music venue based in Black Mountain, provided aid to local communities for over five months following the effects of Hurricane Helene Co-founder of VSDR Ian Monley was initially out of town at an antique festival when Helene reached the area. “At first,…

Trump approves federal assistance amid Arkansas flooding

Posted on April 6, 2025April 6, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

President Donald Trump approved Gov. Sarah Sanders request for assistance with the state response to storms, tornadoes and flooding that began April 2. LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced that President Donald Trump has approved federal assistance in response to the severe weather hitting Arkansas. Arkansas requested an Emergency Declaration for Direct Federal Assistance to assist with the state response to storms, tornadoes and flooding that started on April 2. After last…

Weather Impact Alert: Tornado Watch issued for much of Southeast Texas until 9 p.m.

Posted on April 5, 2025April 5, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

Southeast Texas braces for severe weather this weekend as a cold front brings storms. HOUSTON — After a week of warm, muggy weather and gusty winds, Southeast Texas residents should prepare for a risk of severe weather heading into the weekend. Active watches and warnings: The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch until 9 p.m. for much of Southeast Texas, including Harris, Fort Bend, Montgomery, Brazoria, Galveston, Chambers, Liberty, Polk, and San Jacinto counties The…

Colorado State University predicts above-average 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season

Posted on April 4, 2025April 4, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

12 minutes ago NOAA Hurricane Season Preparedness (Credit: Summer Trolli / WWAY News) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Hurricane season is around the corner and Thursday Colorado State University or CSU released their first forecast for the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season. They forecast another above-average season with 17 named storms, 9 of which could become hurricanes and 4 of those being major hurricanes meaning a category 3 or higher. CSU’s next forecast will come out June…

South and Midwest face potentially catastrophic rains and floods while reeling from tornadoes

Posted on April 4, 2025April 4, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

10 seconds ago 2015 brought several memorable and historically important weather events to the Carolinas. (Photo: WWAY) LAKE CITY, Ark. (AP) — Parts of the Midwest and South faced the possibility of torrential rains and life-threatening flash floods Friday, while many communities were still reeling from tornadoes that destroyed whole neighborhoods and killed at least seven people. Forecasters warned of catastrophic weather on the way, with round after round of heavy rains expected in the central U.S….

Deadly 2024 hurricanes prompt WMO to retire three names

Posted on April 4, 2025April 4, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

The WMO retires Beryl, Helene, Milton, and John from the hurricane list due to their impact in 2024. ASHEVILLE, N.C. — The WMO (World Meteorological Organization) Hurricane Committee has retired the names Beryl, Helene and Milton from its Atlantic basin list and John from the eastern Pacific list due to their destructive impact in 2024. These names will be replaced by Brianna, Holly, Miguel and Jake, respectively. There are six active hurricane name lists that…

Body recovered in North Carolina identified as East TN man who has been missing ever since Hurricane Helene

Posted on April 4, 2025April 4, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

The North Carolina Medical Examiner’s Office said Russell Wilber was found Friday in the Toe River. TELFORD, Tenn. — A body found in North Carolina has been identified as that of a man from East Tennessee who has been missing ever since Hurricane Helene brought deadly and historic flooding to the region. The North Carolina Medical Examiner’s Office said Russell Wilber, 66, was found in the Toe River on Friday, March 28. He is from…

Tracking Carolina wildfires, evacuation orders still in effect

Posted on April 4, 2025April 6, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

The Table Rock Complex has grown to over 13,000 acres as South Carolina crews battle the massive wildfires. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Wildfires in both North Carolina and South Carolina are continuing to spread with little containment. The biggest fires are within 20 miles of each other. In North Carolina, the Black Cove, Deep Woods and Fish Hook fires are now being tracked under the consolidated umbrella of the Black Cove complex. The fires, which started…

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