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A beloved pet tortoise is reunited with its family weeks after disappearing in a Mississippi tornado

Posted on April 14, 2025April 14, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

“It feels good to kind of have some kind of happy out of so much sad and grief and loss.” Myrtle, a cherished pet tortoise, has been reunited with its family in Mississippi weeks after disappearing during a deadly tornado outbreak in March. “He’s been through a lot,” said Myrtle’s grateful owner, Tiffany Emanuel. “I know that he knows just as much as I do that every step of the way I’m going to be…

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…

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…

Weather Impact Alert: Cold front could trigger severe weather in Houston area this weekend | See timeline

Posted on April 3, 2025April 3, 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. The KHOU 11 Weather Team has issued a Weather Impact Alert for Saturday as they track the potential for severe weather when a cold front moves through the area. The Storm Prediction Center has…

Severe weather possible for Houston this weekend | Weather Impact Alert issued

Posted on April 3, 2025April 3, 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. The KHOU 11 Weather Team has issued a Weather Impact Alert for Saturday as they track the potential for severe weather when a cold front moves through the area. The Storm Prediction Center has…

Cold front could trigger severe weather in Houston area this weekend | Timeline for potential storms

Posted on April 3, 2025April 3, 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. The KHOU 11 Weather Team has issued a Weather Impact Alert for Saturday as they track the potential for severe weather when a cold front moves through the area. The Storm Prediction Center has…

Beryl removed from future hurricane naming lists

Posted on April 2, 2025April 2, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

The World Meteorological Organization has retired Beryl, Helene and Milton from the hurricane naming list. HOUSTON — The World Meteorological Organization (WMO), the group responsible for developing the list of names for tropical systems, has dropped three names following the 2024 season. B Beryl, Helene, and Milton have all been retired, meaning those names will not reappear in six years when the list from 2024 is recycled. Hurricanes are named in alphabetical order, in lists…

WMO retires three hurricane names after devastating 2024 season

Posted on April 2, 2025April 2, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

Watering trees is a must to protect them from severe weather and drought

Posted on April 1, 2025April 1, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

Making sure your trees are properly watered needs to be done well in advance of a storm. SAN ANTONIO — After yesterday’s hail damage to the NW side of San Antonio, many of you may be thinking how do I protect my home from weather damage. One of the things you may not think to protect are your trees. Arborists say trees are a lot like people. If they are happy, healthy and strong going…

At least 4 dead, hundreds rescued after deadly floods ravage South Texas

Posted on April 1, 2025April 1, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

From KERA News: Severe flooding in South Texas has left at least four people dead and forced emergency crews to rescue hundreds of people from rising waters. State officials say the Rio Grande Valley endured more than half of a year’s worth of rainwithin the span of 48 hours last week, leading to submerged roads and waterlogged vehicles. Hidalgo County reported at least three deaths on Friday, although not much information was immediately available. Hidalgo…

Today on Texas Standard: Deadly floods swamp South Texas, shatter records

Posted on April 1, 2025April 1, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

Here are the stories on Texas Standard for Tuesday, April 1, 2025. Listen on your Texas public radio station, or ask your smart speaker to play Texas Standard. Check back later today for updated story links and audio. Deadly floods swamp South Texas, shatter records Record-breaking rainfall along the Texas-Mexico border left residents stranded, closed airports, and killed at least four people. Harlingen saw 21.5 inches of rain, with the worst flooding hitting Thursday. Hidalgo…

Carolina wildfires grow, evacuation orders still in effect

Posted on March 30, 2025March 30, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

The Table Rock Complex has grown to over 10,000 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…

3 dead, flash floods overwhelm South Texas, with some areas receiving more than 12 inches of rain

Posted on March 28, 2025March 28, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

News footage from flooded communities showed multiple waterlogged cars abandoned on streets and drivers waiting on sidewalks sidewalks for the floodwaters to recede. MCALLEN, Texas — Drenching rain along the Texas-Mexico border let up Friday, but rescues were still ongoing a day after severe storms trapped residents in their homes, forced drivers to abandon their vehicles on flooded roads and shut down an airport. At least three people died. Hidalgo County officials said in a…

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