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❗ Hurricane Beryl Live Updates: Texas Hit Hard ❗ Beryl made landfall as a Category 1 hurricane near Matagorda, Texas, bringing heavy rains, damaging winds, and dangerous storm surge. The storm has caused significant damage, power outages, and serious accidents. Stay informed with live updates as Beryl continues to impact the region. Read the full article and follow the live updates here: https://lnkd.in/gs7ayaBT #HurricaneBeryl #StormUpdate #StaySafe

🌀 Hurricane Beryl was downgraded over the weekend and made landfall in the United States as a Category 1 storm on Monday, bringing with it high winds, flooding, and tornadoes. The right front quadrant of the storm created particularly favorable conditions for tornadoes, leading the NWS to issue 113 tornado warnings in a single day across Texas, Louisiana, and Arkansas. Over 2.5 million people lost power, with about a million still in the dark. 🌡 Heat indexes are expected to reach up to 106 degrees in Houston today, and while high heat and humidity are typical for Houston summers, many still don’t have access to working air conditioning due to the power outages brought about by Beryl. The NWS has extended a heat advisory for the area through tomorrow, recommending that people stay hydrated and avoid strenuous outdoor activities. 🌪 As the southern states recover, the northeast is feeling Beryl’s remnants. The NWS has issued a tornado watch for nearly 9 million people across New York, Pennsylvania, and Vermont. As always, to all in the impact zones, stay safe! #weatherwednesday #hurricaneberyl

Experts are predicting an 85% chance for an above-average hurricane season in Florida this year, not to mention other powerful storms like tornadoes, thunderstorms, and floods posing a major threat as well. But while we can't stop Mother Nature, we can certainly be prepared for her. 🌀☂ At LANGD, keeping our communities safe and infrastructure resilient is of the utmost priority. Here are a few tips to help you get prepared: 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗺 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 Before the storms hit, clear debris from around your home and trim trees and shrubs. This simple step helps prevent damage and injuries during severe weather. 𝗕𝗲𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗨𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 If fallen trees damage your yard, remember to call 8-1-1 before digging to remove roots. This free service locates and marks underground utilities like natural gas pipes that might be hidden near tree roots. Calling two days ahead gives them time to mark the area safely for digging. But in the end, one of the most important things you can do to prepare for Hurricane season is learn how to make the switch to reliable #NaturalGas so your power stays on, even during the harshest of storms. 🌩 Contact us to learn how you can #MakeTheSwitch today: 📞 (407) 656-2734 x 307 ✉ marketing@langd.org

Hurricane Beryl made landfall near Matagorda, Texas, early this morning at 4 a.m., and is currently moving through Houston. The storm has already caused significant damage and power outages, with over 2 million utility customers in Texas now without power. Wind speeds have reached up to 89 mph in Port O'Connor and Matagorda Bay, and heavy rainfall is causing severe flooding throughout the region. LATEST UPDATES: 🔹 Flash Flooding & Storm Surge: Parts of Houston are experiencing ongoing flash flooding, with storm surges reaching up to 7 feet. Rainfall totals in Houston have ranged from 5 to 8 inches in the past 24 hours. 🔹 Power Outages: Over 2 million homes and businesses are without power. CenterPoint Energy reports significant outages, with restoration efforts underway. 🔹 Tornado Threat: A tornado watch is in effect for southeast Texas, including Houston and Galveston, until 10 a.m. CT. Residents are advised to stay indoors and avoid traveling through rising waters. 🔹 Casualties & Damages: Tragically, one man has died in Harris County after a tree fell on his house. Many areas are reporting extensive damage, with emergency services conducting rescues. At Landry Logistics, we always stand ready to assist in disaster relief efforts. With our extensive experience in storm relief, we understand the urgency and complexity of such situations. Our team is prepared to support affected areas to ensure that essential supplies reach those in need promptly and safely. Stay safe, everyone! #hurricane #stormnews #HurricaneBeryl #texasstorm #stormrelief #naturaldisaster #DisasterRelief #logisticsprovider

Post-Tropical Cyclone Lee Discussion NWS National Hurricane Center Miami 500 PM AST Sat Sep 16 2023 The core of Lee briefly moved across Long Island in Western Nova Scotia within the past hour or so. Satellite images and surface observations indicate that the center is now over the Bay of Fundy. KEY MESSAGES: 1. Tropical storm conditions and coastal flooding are occurring across portions of coastal Maine and Atlantic Canada, and will continue to spread northward within the Tropical Storm Warning areas. The strong winds are leading to downed trees and power outages. 2. Heavy rainfall from Lee could produce localized urban and small stream flooding in portions of eastern Maine and New Brunswick. 3. Dangerous surf and life-threatening rip currents will continue to affect the U.S. East Coast, Atlantic Canada, Bermuda, the Bahamas, the Turks and Caicos Islands, Hispaniola, and Puerto Rico through Sunday. #PostTropicalStormLee

Debby Makes Landfall in Florida as CAT 1 Hurricane! Hurricane Debby made landfall as a category 1 hurricane with winds of 80 mph just before 7:00 a.m. EDT Monday morning near Steinhatchee along Florida's Big Bend. The storm will continue to spread dangerous rainfall, gusty winds, and severe thunderstorms as it moves inland. As the storm crawls northeastward moving off towards the Southeast coast of Georgia and the Carolinas, the storm is expected to significantly slow down or even stall for a time. A stalled or slow-moving storm will significantly exacerbate the potential for historic, life-threatening flooding in the southeastern United States. ServiceMaster Recovery Management is nearby and ready to assist now. Call (844) 993-0527. Our partnership with Monarch Weather & Climate Intelligence® empowers us to leverage cutting-edge weather intelligence to enhance our disaster response efforts. #ServiceMasterRecoveryManagement #HurricaneDebby

#TeamIEM reminds those in the path of #HurricaneIdalia to stay vigilant, continue to listen to local officials, monitor the weather, and be safe as the hurricane made landfall earlier this morning. Strong winds will spread inland across portions of northern Florida and southern Georgia near the track of the center of #Idalia where Hurricane Warnings are in effect. A north-northeastward motion is expected through the morning, with Idalia's center forecast to move into southern Georgia later today. Idalia is forecast to turn toward the northeast and east-northeast, moving near or along the coasts of Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina late today and Thursday. 🔌 Residents in these areas should be prepared for long-duration power outages. 🌀 Damaging hurricane-force winds are likely in portions of eastern Georgia and southeastern South Carolina, where Hurricane Warnings are now in effect. 🌊 Areas of flash, urban, and moderate river flooding, with considerable impacts, are expected from the Florida Big Ben through, central Georgia and South Carolina, through eastern North Carolina into Thursday.

Debby Makes Landfall in Florida as CAT 1 Hurricane! Hurricane Debby made landfall as a category 1 hurricane with winds of 80 mph just before 7:00 a.m. EDT Monday morning near Steinhatchee along Florida's Big Bend. The storm will continue to spread dangerous rainfall, gusty winds, and severe thunderstorms as it moves inland. As the storm crawls northeastward moving off towards the Southeast coast of Georgia and the Carolinas, the storm is expected to significantly slow down or even stall for a time. A stalled or slow-moving storm will significantly exacerbate the potential for historic, life-threatening flooding in the southeastern United States. ServiceMaster Restore is nearby and ready to assist now. Call 1-800-RESPOND. Our partnership with Monarch Weather & Climate Intelligence® empowers us to leverage cutting-edge weather intelligence to enhance our disaster response efforts. #ServiceMasterRestore #HurricaneDebby

Understanding Hurricane Categories Category One = Winds 74-95 mph. These winds can wreak havoc: Even well-constructed frame homes could suffer damage to roofs, shingles, and vinyl siding. Tree branches will snap, and shallowly rooted trees may topple. Extensive damage to power lines and poles is likely, leading to power outages that could last several days. Irene of 1999 and Katrina of 2005 were Category One hurricanes when they made landfall in South Florida. Join the AHIMTA and help us Inspire Excellence in Incident Management: https://lnkd.in/g_evKpSd

Tropical Storm Debby has 45 mph winds and is moving northwest at 15 mph. The storm is currently in the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico, heading towards the Big Bend area. Models indicate it could strengthen into a Category 1 hurricane due to favorable conditions in the Gulf. Debby is expected to make landfall on Monday morning. Once over land, it may slow down, leading to significant flooding in Florida and Georgia. Additionally, there is a wave in the main development region that has intensified over the last 24 hours, requiring close monitoring.