A look at how the desert city of Phoenix copes with summer heat
The country's preeminent desert city has long sweltered through brutal heat. And there are lessons to be learned from people who live in a city so hot it's named after the mythical bird that was born from flames.
The country's preeminent desert city has long sweltered through brutal heat. And there are lessons to be learned from people who live in a city so hot it's named after the mythical bird that was born from flames.
Passengers aboard Las Vegas flight pass out while awaiting takeoff in triple digit temperatures
Passengers aboard a Delta Air Lines flight to Atlanta were waiting in 111-degree heat with no air conditioning when the pilot announced the plane had to return to the gate due to multiple emergencies.
Passengers aboard a Delta Air Lines flight to Atlanta were waiting in 111-degree heat with no air conditioning when the pilot announced the plane had to return to the gate due to multiple emergencies.
Missing children identified after flash flooding kills 5 in Bucks County
A 9-month-old boy and his 2-year-old sister are still missing after devastating flash flooding claimed the lives of five people in Bucks County over this weekend.
A 9-month-old boy and his 2-year-old sister are still missing after devastating flash flooding claimed the lives of five people in Bucks County over this weekend.
Several Central Texas counties announce burn bans
If you are in a place without a burn ban and are approved to burn, always have a water source. Keep an eye on barbecue pits and grills, don't throw out cigarette butts, and make sure chains aren't dragging when you drive.
If you are in a place without a burn ban and are approved to burn, always have a water source. Keep an eye on barbecue pits and grills, don't throw out cigarette butts, and make sure chains aren't dragging when you drive.
Austin weather: Tuesday could be another record breaker
The triple-digit heatwave rolls on. Most of Central Texas remains under an excessive heat warning. But will it get better anytime soon? Zack Shields has the answer in his full forecast.
The triple-digit heatwave rolls on. Most of Central Texas remains under an excessive heat warning. But will it get better anytime soon? Zack Shields has the answer in his full forecast.
Maintenance key to avoiding car problems during extremely hot weather: experts
Car experts say keeping your car properly maintained will help you avoid problems due to the extremely hot temperatures in Central Texas.
Car experts say keeping your car properly maintained will help you avoid problems due to the extremely hot temperatures in Central Texas.
City of Georgetown extends Stage 3 of drought contingency plan for some residents
Due to excessive irrigation, water supply challenges, and severe drought conditions, customers in the western side of the City of Georgetown’s service area will remain in Stage 3 restrictions through Sept. 4.
Due to excessive irrigation, water supply challenges, and severe drought conditions, customers in the western side of the City of Georgetown’s service area will remain in Stage 3 restrictions through Sept. 4.
San Marcos opens cooling centers amid record-breaking heat
The City of San Marcos is opening a cooling center this week to help people through the triple-digit hot streak.
The City of San Marcos is opening a cooling center this week to help people through the triple-digit hot streak.
California's Death Valley sizzles, temps reach 128 degrees
Temperatures in Death Valley, which runs along part of central California’s border with Nevada, reached 128 degrees Fahrenheit on Sunday.
Temperatures in Death Valley, which runs along part of central California’s border with Nevada, reached 128 degrees Fahrenheit on Sunday.
Austin weather: Record-breaking heat Monday
The Heat Advisory has been upgraded to an Excessive Heat Warning again today for most of Central Texas. Zack Shields shows us if there's any relief on the horizon.
The Heat Advisory has been upgraded to an Excessive Heat Warning again today for most of Central Texas. Zack Shields shows us if there's any relief on the horizon.
Georgetown residents unable to cool off with water under Stage 3 restrictions
Water is no longer an option to help cool off in Georgetown as the city bumped up its restrictions to Stage 3 Friday.
Water is no longer an option to help cool off in Georgetown as the city bumped up its restrictions to Stage 3 Friday.
Canadian wildfire smoke invades US again, impacts air quality for nearly 110 million Americans
Air Quality Alerts are in place for nearly 110 million people as smoke from the Canadian wildfires returns through Monday evening.
Air Quality Alerts are in place for nearly 110 million people as smoke from the Canadian wildfires returns through Monday evening.
ERCOT issues weather watch as temperatures skyrocket
ERCOT has issued a weather watch as temperatures reach triple digits in Austin, a recipe for an increase in electrical demand and lower reserves.
ERCOT has issued a weather watch as temperatures reach triple digits in Austin, a recipe for an increase in electrical demand and lower reserves.
Worker rescued from crane scaffold in Downtown Austin
ATCEMS says the worker reportedly was experiencing heat-related illness on a crane landing.
ATCEMS says the worker reportedly was experiencing heat-related illness on a crane landing.
Watch: New Hampshire road buckles during flash flood
Warnings for heavy rainfall and “considerable flash flooding” were issued for areas in New York and New England, including New Hampshire, on Sunday.
Warnings for heavy rainfall and “considerable flash flooding” were issued for areas in New York and New England, including New Hampshire, on Sunday.
Country star Jason Aldean suffers heatstroke during Connecticut concert, representative says
The opening weekend for country star Jason Aldean's Highway Desperado Tour was cut short when he ran offstage after suffering heatstroke during Saturday night's show in Hartford, Connecticut.
The opening weekend for country star Jason Aldean's Highway Desperado Tour was cut short when he ran offstage after suffering heatstroke during Saturday night's show in Hartford, Connecticut.
Alaska earthquake triggers brief tsunami warning, sends people scrambling to shelters
The 7.2-magnitude earthquake struck about 65 miles south of Sand Point, Alaska.
The 7.2-magnitude earthquake struck about 65 miles south of Sand Point, Alaska.
Heat wave sitting over much of US Southwest, on track to break records
About a third of Americans were under extreme heat advisories, watches and warnings Saturday, with the heat expected to continue into next week.
About a third of Americans were under extreme heat advisories, watches and warnings Saturday, with the heat expected to continue into next week.
Moore Peak Fire: Gov. Abbott deploys wildfire resources to biggest fire burning in Texas
Gov. Greg Abbott has deployed additional wildfire response resources to Llano County to combat the Moore Peak Fire.
Gov. Greg Abbott has deployed additional wildfire response resources to Llano County to combat the Moore Peak Fire.
City leaders provide update on Austin's response to dangerous heat
To date, about 13 people have died across the state due to heat-related illness, according to Homeland security and Emergency Management (HSEM).
To date, about 13 people have died across the state due to heat-related illness, according to Homeland security and Emergency Management (HSEM).