Flash Flood threat increasing into the end of the work week

Flash Flood Watches go into effect Friday morning as widespread showers are expected to bring several inches of rain to Central Texas through Sunday.

Be prepared for this weekends rain

What is the difference between a Flood Watch and a Flood Warning issued by the National Weather Service?

'Joaquin' batters Bahamas

Hurricane Joaquin unleashed heavy flooding as it roared through sparsely populated islands in the eastern Bahamas on Thursday as a Category 4 storm, with forecasters warning it could grow even stronger before carving a path that would take it near the U.S. East Coast.

Hurricane Joaquin gains force near the Bahamas

Joaquin strengthened to a hurricane Wednesday morning as it nears the Bahamas.

Tropical Storm Joaquin forms in Atlantic

Tropical Storm Joaquin formed in the Atlantic on Monday, becoming the 10th named storm of the season, while Hurricane Marty ambled toward the south-central coast of Mexico in the eastern Pacific.

8.3 magnitude earthquake strikes off the coast of Chile; at least 5 killed

A powerful magnitude-8.3 earthquake shook Chile's capital Wednesday night, causing buildings to sway and people to take refuge in the streets.

Three CAT 4 hurricanes recorded in Pacific at the same time

HILO, Hawaii (AP) — Big surf began to pick up around Hilo on Hawaii's Big Island Monday evening as weakening Hurricane Ignacio moved to the north of the state with 100 mph winds.

Weather Facts: Triple digit records

The temperatures have been soaring lately. Zack Shields takes a look at the triple digit records for the U.S. and Austin to make you feel better about the hot spell and show you how it can be worse.

Weather Facts: Dog days of summer

You’ve probably heard the term "The dog days of summer" used numerous times. FOX 7’s Zack Shields takes a look at what it really means and how the phrase came about over the years.

Weather Facts: Triple digit facts

Here we are in mid-July and we haven't been talking about 100 degree temps that much. Zack Shields looks at if that's normal and if it's a trend for the rest of the summer.

Weather Facts: Saharan Dust

The haze that has been hanging over the area for weeks has traveled all the way across the Atlantic Ocean. Its Saharan dust and normally arrives this time of year. Meteorologist Zack Shields explains.

Important information about tropical storms and hurricanes

Plan and prepare before the storm, learn the terms, make plans and learn all that you can so that you are ready when severe weather strikes.

Learning about Thunderstorm Watches & Warnings

It is important to know the difference between Severe Thunderstorm Watches and Warnings. Watches are issued by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Storm Prediction Center, and wa...