Texas Gov. Abbott issues disaster declarations for Bell, Williamson counties
The disaster declarations come after tornadoes, large hail, heavy rain and damaging wings impacted Bell and Williamson counties overnight on April 12.
EF-3 tornado that injured 23 in Texas rated as second-strongest in US this year
The tornado touched down in Williamson County just after 5:30 p.m. and lasted over a half hour, stretching at least 13 miles into Bell County, according to the National Weather Service.
Bell County church members, homeowners begin cleaning up debris after tornado
The tornado started on the Williamson and Bell County line and traveled eight miles northeast hitting Salado.
U-Haul offering 30 days of self-storage to Bell County tornado victims
U-Haul is offering free self-storage to those impacted by the EF-3 tornado that touched down in Bell County. It gives the community a safe place to store belongings as they recover and rebuild.
Williamson County judge issues local disaster declaration for recent storm
Williamson County Judge Bill Gravell issued the order Wednesday which is in effect for seven days unless extended by the Commissioners Court.
NWS classifies Bell County tornado near Salado high-end EF-3 with max winds of 165 mph
There were 63 structures damaged in Bell County following the tornadoes on Tuesday evening. Out of the 63 structures, 61 were homes.
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.
23 people hurt in Bell County after tornado touches down
At least 23 people were hurt and at least 12 of them were taken to the hospital. At least one person was in critical condition, says FOX Weather.
Videos show tornadoes touching down in Central Texas
Residents capture videos as severe weather hit Central Texas with two counties, Bell and Williamson, suffering the most damage when tornadoes touched down.
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.
Central Texas severe weather: Tornadoes, hail in Bell, Williamson Counties
Most of Central Texas stayed dry, but areas like Florence, Jarrell, and Salado were hit hard by severe weather.
Tornado victims still rebuilding, ADRN launches fundraising effort
The money will go directly to getting homes repaired, replacing cars, providing essentials, and also helping people navigate homeowner's insurance. ADRN has also partnered with a legal aid agency.
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.
San Antonio Camp Bullis brush fire sparked during training exercise
The Camp Bullis brush fire was sparked Saturday afternoon during a military training exercise at Joint Base San Antonio. The exact cause is still unknown.
Tito's, ADRN team up to launch Central Texas Tornadoes Relief Fund
The Austin Disaster Relief Network's Central Texas Tornadoes Relief Fund is an effort to help survivors of the March 21 tornadoes get back into safe and clean homes.
Wildfire activity expected this weekend as critical fire weather conditions continue
Extremely dry conditions and strong winds are the perfect combination for wildfires to happen. This weekend, wildfire activity is expected to increase in certain areas in Texas.
Man guilty of setting Big Sur fire that killed 12 California condors
Ivan Gomez, 31, was convicted by a Monterey County judge of setting the Big Sur Dolan fire while illegally growing marijuana in the Los Padres National Forest.
Large grass fire reported in Wimberley near Jacob's Well Elementary
North Hays County Fire Rescue says the fire is at the intersection of FM 2325 and Valley Spring Road.
Forecasters predict 19 named storms for Atlantic hurricane season for 7th straight above-average season
The experts at Colorado State University expect the 2022 Atlantic Basin hurricane season to be another one for the record books.
Overnight storms bring 3 confirmed tornadoes, flash flooding across North Texas
So far, the National Weather Service has confirmed one EF-2 tornado north of Egan in Johnson County, a smaller EF-0 tornado in Keene and an EF-1 tornado in Collin County. That number could increase as a crew Tuesday continues surveying the damage in Kaufman and Van Zandt counties.