What is a dryline and why is its location important in severe weather forecasting?
According to the National Weather Service, a dryline is a boundary separating a humid air mass from a much drier, less humid air mass – similar to how a cold front separates a warm air mass from a cold air mass.
According to the National Weather Service, a dryline is a boundary separating a humid air mass from a much drier, less humid air mass – similar to how a cold front separates a warm air mass from a cold air mass.
Critical fire conditions return as severe storms move out of Central Texas
A Red Flag Warning is in effect for much of Central Texas. People living and working in the Austin area should monitor local conditions and try to refrain from activities that could cause a spark.
A Red Flag Warning is in effect for much of Central Texas. People living and working in the Austin area should monitor local conditions and try to refrain from activities that could cause a spark.
Daylight reveals scope of damage left behind in wake of severe weather
One of the hardest-hit communities appeared to be Bell County, which is between Austin and Waco. In addition to the reported tornadoes, residents also saw hail larger than grapefruits fall during the severe storms.
One of the hardest-hit communities appeared to be Bell County, which is between Austin and Waco. In addition to the reported tornadoes, residents also saw hail larger than grapefruits fall during the severe storms.
Travis County parks to have limited capacity on Easter Sunday
Parks managed by the county will be open, but visitors are asked to note that Easter is one of the busiest days for the entire park system, says Travis County.
Parks managed by the county will be open, but visitors are asked to note that Easter is one of the busiest days for the entire park system, says Travis County.
The Scout Guide Austin celebrates local businesses, entrepreneurs
The Scout Guide Austin is a city guide for locals that is created by locals. It's dedicated to sharing stories and the passions of people and helps connect readers to area businesses.
The Scout Guide Austin is a city guide for locals that is created by locals. It's dedicated to sharing stories and the passions of people and helps connect readers to area businesses.
Elon Musk allegedly broke law while buying Twitter stock, claims lawsuit
Musk spent about $2.6 billion on Twitter stock — a fraction of his estimated wealth of $265 billion, the largest individual fortune in the world. In a regulatory filing Monday, Musk disclosed he may increase his stake after backing out of an agreement reached last week to join Twitter’s board of directors.
Musk spent about $2.6 billion on Twitter stock — a fraction of his estimated wealth of $265 billion, the largest individual fortune in the world. In a regulatory filing Monday, Musk disclosed he may increase his stake after backing out of an agreement reached last week to join Twitter’s board of directors.
Manor ISD teacher arrested for striking student several times, school district says
The Manor Independent School District says the teacher will be charged with injury to a child and is being processed at the Travis County Jail.
The Manor Independent School District says the teacher will be charged with injury to a child and is being processed at the Travis County Jail.
Austin EMS Association upset with city's 14-cent pay raise
The Austin EMS Association says they were shocked by the offer, especially on the heels of what’s been an incredibly challenging couple of years for medics.
The Austin EMS Association says they were shocked by the offer, especially on the heels of what’s been an incredibly challenging couple of years for medics.
Live updates: Severe weather threats in Central Texas for April 12
Central Texas could see some severe storms tonight. The primary threats will be large to possibly very large hail and damaging wind gusts.
Central Texas could see some severe storms tonight. The primary threats will be large to possibly very large hail and damaging wind gusts.
Common myths about tax refunds, IRS shares helpful information
A number of these myths circulate on social media every tax season. The IRS wants to dispel some common myths about getting refund details or speeding up tax refunds.
A number of these myths circulate on social media every tax season. The IRS wants to dispel some common myths about getting refund details or speeding up tax refunds.
WTA women's pro tennis coming to Austin with ATX Open tournament
Some of the world's top women's professional tennis players will be in Austin in February 2023 for an inaugural Women's Tennis Association event.
Some of the world's top women's professional tennis players will be in Austin in February 2023 for an inaugural Women's Tennis Association event.
Austin man arrested for killing child, running him over with his car
While the driver was assaulting one of the juveniles, the SUV began to roll forward. 13-year-old Brett Cardenas later died from his injuries.
While the driver was assaulting one of the juveniles, the SUV began to roll forward. 13-year-old Brett Cardenas later died from his injuries.
Texas prepares state resources ahead of severe storms, wildfire danger
The Texas State Emergency Operations Center is at Level II: Escalated Response as Texans face wildfire weather conditions in the western half of the state and severe storm threats in the eastern half.
The Texas State Emergency Operations Center is at Level II: Escalated Response as Texans face wildfire weather conditions in the western half of the state and severe storm threats in the eastern half.
More than 62 million Americans face threats of tornadoes, damaging winds, large hail Tuesday
Severe storms could spawn several tornadoes, damaging winds and large hail through Wednesday
Severe storms could spawn several tornadoes, damaging winds and large hail through Wednesday
I-35 crash in Austin involving 3 vehicles leaves 2 people injured
Austin-Travis County EMS says four people in total were involved in the crash. One person has serious injuries while the other person's injuries are not life-threatening.
Austin-Travis County EMS says four people in total were involved in the crash. One person has serious injuries while the other person's injuries are not life-threatening.
South Austin food truck crash survivor talks about experience
"It was just unreal. It's very scary to see that. I've never, yeah, never seen that. First thing I thought is, you know, let me call my wife," said Moncada.
"It was just unreal. It's very scary to see that. I've never, yeah, never seen that. First thing I thought is, you know, let me call my wife," said Moncada.
Daniel Sahad, lead singer of Austin band Nané, dies
Nané posted about on social media saying, "It is with unbelievable pain that we have to share our beautiful leader, Daniel Sahad passed away."
Nané posted about on social media saying, "It is with unbelievable pain that we have to share our beautiful leader, Daniel Sahad passed away."
Severe storms possible, hail and damaging winds are main concerns
A broken line of storms is forecasted to hit the area between 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Stay weather aware and track your local forecast for the Austin area quickly with the FOX 7 WAPP.
A broken line of storms is forecasted to hit the area between 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Stay weather aware and track your local forecast for the Austin area quickly with the FOX 7 WAPP.
Austin ISD budget to cut hundreds of jobs, increase teacher and staff pay
The board of trustees will review the budget at Thursday's meeting. The new balanced budget, which is being done for the first time in a decade, could be approved by June.
The board of trustees will review the budget at Thursday's meeting. The new balanced budget, which is being done for the first time in a decade, could be approved by June.
Austin High School student in custody after stabbing incident, 2 hurt
Austin High School officials said two students were injured by a classmate with a pocket knife. Both students were helped and their families were notified.
Austin High School officials said two students were injured by a classmate with a pocket knife. Both students were helped and their families were notified.