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Tornado Watches issued for 4 million as storms threaten South through Wednesday

Tornado Watches issued for 4 million as storms threaten South through Wednesday

Damaging winds, large hail and tornadoes are all threats from this latest siege of severe weather.

April 5, 2022 6:05pm CDT
Texas, Louisiana residents without power as storms move through South

Texas, Louisiana residents without power as storms move through South

Outage tracker PowerOutage.US showed 10,423 customers had no power in Louisiana and nearly 34,000 were out in Texas where at least one person was killed by the severe weather.

April 5, 2022 12:45pm CDT
Here’s how to find your ‘safe place’ for #SafePlaceSelfie Day on April 6

Here’s how to find your ‘safe place’ for #SafePlaceSelfie Day on April 6

Planning ahead and practicing can help you stay safe during life-threatening weather and natural disasters

April 5, 2022 11:56am CDT
At least 1 killed when severe weather sweeps across Texas

At least 1 killed when severe weather sweeps across Texas

In a Twitter post on Monday night, the McKinney Fire Department said they rescued four people from their vehicles after getting swept away by the fast-moving water.

April 5, 2022 11:39am CDT
Firefighters battling Johnson County pallet fire take shelter after spotting funnel cloud

Firefighters battling Johnson County pallet fire take shelter after spotting funnel cloud

Firefighters who were battling a large fire at a wooden pallet plant in Johnson County looked up to see a funnel cloud overhead. The fire captain called it one of the wildest fires he's ever had to command.

April 5, 2022 7:58am CDT
'I thought I was dying': Father, daughter survive after being struck by lightning in Raymond James parking lot

'I thought I was dying': Father, daughter survive after being struck by lightning in Raymond James parking lot

Ashley Moberg and her dad were in town over the weekend for a Yankees Spring Training game. They were hit by lightning in the Raymond James parking lot after the game was called off.

April 5, 2022 6:45am CDT
Granger man thankful to be alive after tornado throws him out of his home, onto road

Granger man thankful to be alive after tornado throws him out of his home, onto road

Larry Fleck said he was ejected from his home and thrown around outside by the harsh winds. He ended up 20 yards away from where he first started, and his home was destroyed feet away from him.

April 4, 2022 9:37pm CDT
Austin city leaders taking key steps when it comes to wildfire mitigation

Austin city leaders taking key steps when it comes to wildfire mitigation

Austin is the first Texas city to adopt a Wildland Urban Interface Code — which holds new buildings in at-risk areas to higher fire standards.

April 4, 2022 8:24pm CDT
Round Rock Cares tornado relief fund now accepting applications

Round Rock Cares tornado relief fund now accepting applications

Preliminary assessments indicated the tornado caused more than an estimated $32 million in damage to 680 residential structures in Round Rock.

April 4, 2022 4:16pm CDT
Granger residents come together for fundraiser to support tornado victims

Granger residents come together for fundraiser to support tornado victims

Saturday, a fundraiser was held in downtown Granger to support those who lost almost everything in the tornado. All money raised will go directly to the survivors.

April 2, 2022 7:35pm CDT
Elgin residents worried about losing homes after erroneous letter from city

Elgin residents worried about losing homes after erroneous letter from city

Residents in Elgin are worried about losing their homes after receiving an erroneous letter from the city.

April 1, 2022 8:53pm CDT
Dash cam footage captures tornado damage, recovery efforts in Williamson County

Dash cam footage captures tornado damage, recovery efforts in Williamson County

Williamson County deputies quickly assisted residents after a tornado swept through the area last week. Dash Cam footage shows the destructive tornadoes in Central Texas.

March 31, 2022 10:10pm CDT
Severe storms shift east after pummeling US South, killing at least 2 in Florida

Severe storms shift east after pummeling US South, killing at least 2 in Florida

Severe storms ripped across the Deep South overnight, killing at least two in the Florida Panhandle, as the threat now moves toward the East Coast.

March 31, 2022 8:20pm CDT
How to protect your home from wildfires: Tips to keep you safe

How to protect your home from wildfires: Tips to keep you safe

Wildfires can spread quickly and officials want you to be prepared. We've put together a list of friendly tips.

March 31, 2022 3:57pm CDT
Texas raises state preparedness level to Level 4 due to wildfire activity

Texas raises state preparedness level to Level 4 due to wildfire activity

Texas A&M Forest Service has increased the state preparedness level to Level 4 as the result of a significant increase in wildfire activity across the state.

March 31, 2022 3:05pm CDT
Round Rock Express to host tornado relief fundraiser on Opening Day

Round Rock Express to host tornado relief fundraiser on Opening Day

The Round Rock Express will be donating a portion of the proceeds from Opening Day ticket sales to the Round Rock Cares Fund to help tornado victims.

March 31, 2022 12:10pm CDT
Austin Fire responds to numerous fires across city, warns residents to stay aware

Austin Fire responds to numerous fires across city, warns residents to stay aware

AFD responded to several fires across the city in the past week. Fire officials are warning residents of the critical risk for wildfires.

March 30, 2022 9:56pm CDT
Outbreak of severe storms pounding the South with destructive winds, tornadoes on Wednesday

Outbreak of severe storms pounding the South with destructive winds, tornadoes on Wednesday

Severe storms will impact some of the same places that were hit hard by last week's outbreak of severe weather, which resulted in more than 60 confirmed tornadoes over three days.

March 30, 2022 8:59pm CDT
Rockwall County homes damaged by EF-1 tornado

Rockwall County homes damaged by EF-1 tornado

The National Weather Service sent out a survey team and determined it was a brief EF-1 tornado that caused the damage in the neighborhood.

March 30, 2022 3:43pm CDT
FEMA in Williamson County to assess tornado damage from storms

FEMA in Williamson County to assess tornado damage from storms

Representatives from FEMA are in Williamson County to assess tornado damage. Officials reported 1,119 buildings received some type of damage from the tornados throughout the area.

March 30, 2022 10:44am CDT
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