Austin weather: Record-breaking lows hit city due to arctic blast

Austin experienced record-breaking low temperatures just one day into this multi-day cold snap. Officials want residents to stay inside while they continue to keep everything running smoothly.

Arctic blast: Cold weather shelters, warming centers available in Central Texas

Many Central Texas cities and counties have opened cold weather shelters for those needing a warm place to stay during the freezing cold hitting the region over the next few days.

PHOTOS: Winter weather, Arctic blast hits Central Texas

The arctic blast has arrived in Central Texas, bringing with it freezing drizzle, flurries, and even some lake effect snow. Check out the viewer photos.

Shoveling snow: Safety tips to prevent injuries, heart attack

In 2018, more than 137,000 people were treated in emergency rooms, doctors' offices, and clinics for injuries that happened while shoveling or using snowblowers.

Texas winter weather: What is lake effect snow?

What is lake effect snow? FOX 7 Austin meteorologist Zack Shields explains this weather phenomenon seen at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.

Texas weather: How to report power outages

Is your power out? Here's how to report an outage and tips on what to do to keep you and your family safe.

Texas weather: Williamson County opens Emergency Operations Center

The arctic blast has arrived and Williamson County has opened its Emergency Operations Center to respond to any potential issues as a result of icy conditions.

Austin weather: Emergency operations center activated due to arctic blast

The Austin-Travis County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and Williamson County EOC are now activated due to the arctic blast in Central Texas.

Texas arctic blast: ERCOT urging power conservation for Monday morning

The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) is calling on Texans to conserve electricity use on Monday morning, if it is safe to do so.

ERCOT Weather Watch issued ahead of cold front next week

ERCOT has issued a Weather Watch from January 14 to 17 ahead of the cold front that's expected to bring freezing temperatures across Texas.