Groundhog Day 2024: How accurate is Punxsutawney Phil?

The famous groundhog has been at it since the 1880s and will continue his tradition of predicting the weather on Friday morning. Here's his accuracy rate.

Groundhog Day 2024: Punxsutawney Phil makes his winter prediction

Punxsutawney Phil, Pennsylvania’s most famous groundhog, left his burrow on Friday morning and made his Groundhog Day prediction: six more weeks of winter or an early spring?

Austin weather: Increasing risk of severe storms
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All of Central Texas is under a Level 1 to Level 2 threat of severe weather Friday night. Zack Shields shows us what to expect.

Austin weather: Dry skies after rainy weekend
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Expect widespread overnight rain from Friday to Saturday, followed by dry skies all of next week. Scott Fisher explains.

Austin weather: Overnight rains this weekend
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There may be rain in the forecast this weekend, but conditions following are looking to be mild, with highs in the 60s and mostly sunny skies. Zack Shields has more.

Austin weather: Possible storms to start February

A Western Low is scheduled to arrive this week, bringing widespread rain and storms with it, says FOX 7 Austin meteorologist Zack Shields.

Austin weather: Severe storms possible Fri. night
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It's going to be dry and warm today, but tomorrow we could see some widespread rain tomorrow. Zack Shields has details on what to expect in his full forecast.

Austin weather: Warmer temperatures continue
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We will continue to see high temperatures in the 60s and 70s over the next week, even with this weekend's rain chances. Scott Fisher explains in his full forecast.

Austin weather: Rain chances over the weekend
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It's looking to be a warmer-than-average start to February, with highs in the 60s and 70s this week. Rain chances will pop up over the weekend; Zack Shields explains in his full forecast.

Austin weather: Warm temperatures before rain
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The forecast looks pretty nice leading up to the weekend which is when storms are set to hit the area. Zack Shields has all the details

Austin weather: Rain expected Friday night
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Central Texas is expected to see some rain Friday night and into Saturday morning. Scott Fisher has the latest details

Austin weather: Sunny week and then storms
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Expect sunshine and mild temperatures but things will change for the weekend. Zack Shields has all the details in his full forecast.

Austin weather: Sunny, mild streak continues

The Austin area weather is going feel like winter in the morning but then change into a false spring afternoon.

Austin weather: Rain, storms on the way
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Temperatures will stick around the 70s for the rest of the week before some rain is set to hit the area. Zack Shields has all the details in his full forecast.

Austin weather: Beautiful weather ahead
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Central Texas will see beautiful and sunny weather this week. Scott Fisher has the latest details

Maine father dies while rescuing 4-year-old son after they both fell in icy pond

Maine father, Kevin Howell, tragically drowned after rescuing his 4-year-old son from icy waters. The pair fell through the ice while walking on Etna Pond. Howell managed to get his son onto a sheet of ice before succumbing to the cold.

New forecast cone to be tested by National Hurricane Center during 2024 season

Studies and hurricane experts have warned since the early 2000s that the hurricane forecast cone is not doing its job as people often misinterpret the graphic.

Austin weather: Beautiful week before rain returns
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You'll need a jacket this morning, but not this afternoon. Zack Shields has your full forecast, including when we might see the return of some showers and storms.