Risk of large wildfires in West Texas, Panhandle due to minimal rainfall
Texas A&M Forest Service has reduced the State Preparedness Level to Level 3 as the result of increased moisture across much of the state, as well as the decrease in wildfire activity and commitment of state and local resources to fires.
Texas A&M Forest Service has reduced the State Preparedness Level to Level 3 as the result of increased moisture across much of the state, as well as the decrease in wildfire activity and commitment of state and local resources to fires.
Wildfires erupt out West, prompting evacuations and emergency declarations
Wildfire has become a year-round threat in the West given changing conditions that include earlier snowmelt and rain coming later in the fall.
Wildfire has become a year-round threat in the West given changing conditions that include earlier snowmelt and rain coming later in the fall.
Ex-fire chief killed in Nebraska wildfires, 15 firefighters hurt
Wildfires sweeping through Nebraska killed a retired fire chief and injured at least 15 firefighters this weekend.
Wildfires sweeping through Nebraska killed a retired fire chief and injured at least 15 firefighters this weekend.
How to prepare for floods ahead of rainy season in Texas
Floods are likely to occur during springtime and early fall, the rainiest seasons in Texas. Here's how to get prepared for flooding.
Floods are likely to occur during springtime and early fall, the rainiest seasons in Texas. Here's how to get prepared for flooding.
Tornado survivor shows storm shelter in Salado
When the devastating EF-3 tornado struck southern Bell County, Hatton gathered his family and neighbors and went for the storm shelter in his backyard.
When the devastating EF-3 tornado struck southern Bell County, Hatton gathered his family and neighbors and went for the storm shelter in his backyard.
'This is where the healing begins': Salado pastor holds Easter service at destroyed church
Despite his church being destroyed by a tornado, one Salado pastor held Easter service on a slab of concrete where the building once stood.
Despite his church being destroyed by a tornado, one Salado pastor held Easter service on a slab of concrete where the building once stood.
Crews working to restore power to Bell County community following EF-3 tornado
When the tornado tore through the area, it destroyed most of the power lines, leaving more than 500 homes without power, according to county officials.
When the tornado tore through the area, it destroyed most of the power lines, leaving more than 500 homes without power, according to county officials.
25 injured, 76 buildings lost due to tornado in Bell County
Gov. Greg Abbott spoke in Salado about the state's response to the severe weather and tornadoes that tore through the area.
Gov. Greg Abbott spoke in Salado about the state's response to the severe weather and tornadoes that tore through the area.
Volunteers helping Salado residents clean-up following EF-3 tornado
A call center has been set up in Salado. Volunteers are matching donations of time, labor and resources with home and business owners' needs.
A call center has been set up in Salado. Volunteers are matching donations of time, labor and resources with home and business owners' needs.
Experts travel to Texas to measure, 3D scan large hailstone found in Salado
After Gina Brown found a huge haillstone in her backyard, she preserved it in her freezer so experts could travel to Texas to 3D scan and measure the stone.
After Gina Brown found a huge haillstone in her backyard, she preserved it in her freezer so experts could travel to Texas to 3D scan and measure the stone.
Salado church damaged by tornado still planning on holding Easter Sunday service
A Salado church is still planning on having their Easter Sunday service after a tornado swept through the community.
A Salado church is still planning on having their Easter Sunday service after a tornado swept through the community.
Historic size? National Weather Service to study large hail found in Texas
After posting about the 5.5-inch hailstone on social media, the National Weather Service contacted her and asked Brown to preserve it, so they can study it.
After posting about the 5.5-inch hailstone on social media, the National Weather Service contacted her and asked Brown to preserve it, so they can study it.
Watch: Storm chaser video shows moment lightning strikes car during Iowa tornado
A storm chaser in Iowa captured a “once in a lifetime” video of lightning striking his friend’s car during a tornado.
A storm chaser in Iowa captured a “once in a lifetime” video of lightning striking his friend’s car during a tornado.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.