Dallas USPS worker dies after passing out during excessive heat
While on his normal route going door to door during Tuesday’s extreme heat, the 66-year-old collapsed in a front yard, and the homeowner came outside to perform CPR. He later died at the hospital.
While on his normal route going door to door during Tuesday’s extreme heat, the 66-year-old collapsed in a front yard, and the homeowner came outside to perform CPR. He later died at the hospital.
Austin A/C repair companies hustle to keep customers cool
HV/AC repair companies are working overtime to get people’s AC back on, but it’s an uphill battle keeping up with all the calls.
HV/AC repair companies are working overtime to get people’s AC back on, but it’s an uphill battle keeping up with all the calls.
Austin weather: Heat warning, storms in some counties
The heat continues, with temperatures remaining above 100 degrees and some severe storm warnings in northwestern counties. Scott Fisher has his forecast.
The heat continues, with temperatures remaining above 100 degrees and some severe storm warnings in northwestern counties. Scott Fisher has his forecast.
Austin weather: Excessive heat warning continues
Temperatures stay in the triple-digits today, with the "feels-like" temperature reaching almost 120 degrees in parts of our area. Carlo Falco has his forecast.
Temperatures stay in the triple-digits today, with the "feels-like" temperature reaching almost 120 degrees in parts of our area. Carlo Falco has his forecast.
Austin, Travis County leaders talk about response to dangerously hot weather
City of Austin and Travis County leaders say they are taking action to keep people safe during this streak of 100°+ days. ATCEMS has already responded to 92 heat-related calls in June.
City of Austin and Travis County leaders say they are taking action to keep people safe during this streak of 100°+ days. ATCEMS has already responded to 92 heat-related calls in June.
Austin weather: Excessive heat warning continues
Once again, we're looking at heat indices as high as 120 degrees. Carlo Falco has the latest on this dangerous heat, and why it could be even hotter next week.
Once again, we're looking at heat indices as high as 120 degrees. Carlo Falco has the latest on this dangerous heat, and why it could be even hotter next week.
Austin weather: Excessive heat Wednesday with storms possible for some
Once again, we're looking at heat indices as high as 120 degrees. Carlo Falco has the latest on this dangerous heat.
Once again, we're looking at heat indices as high as 120 degrees. Carlo Falco has the latest on this dangerous heat.
Summer solstice 2023 brings druids, pagans and thousands of curious people to Stonehenge
Druids, pagans, hippies, local residents and tourists celebrated at Stonehenge for the night and greeted sunrise on Wednesday, which is the longest day in the Northern Hemisphere.
Druids, pagans, hippies, local residents and tourists celebrated at Stonehenge for the night and greeted sunrise on Wednesday, which is the longest day in the Northern Hemisphere.
Texas power grid meets demand, avoids outages during call to conserve energy Tuesday
Supply met demand, and there were no outages. But energy experts say if it were just a few more degrees hotter in North Texas, it could have been worse.
Supply met demand, and there were no outages. But energy experts say if it were just a few more degrees hotter in North Texas, it could have been worse.
Texas power grid saw most demand for single day in June, ever
As the triple-digit heat continues to bake Central Texas, the state’s power grid continues to set records. On Monday, and again Tuesday, the grid saw the most demand for a single day in June, ever.
As the triple-digit heat continues to bake Central Texas, the state’s power grid continues to set records. On Monday, and again Tuesday, the grid saw the most demand for a single day in June, ever.
Extreme Texas heat impacts several people working outside
An Austin firefighter is recovering from a heat-related illness after working a fire in North Austin, and a dog walker was rescued after getting lost on a trail and passing out.
An Austin firefighter is recovering from a heat-related illness after working a fire in North Austin, and a dog walker was rescued after getting lost on a trail and passing out.
Austin first responders see increase in heat-related calls
According to the CDC, 618 people die from extreme heat every year in the U.S. Austin-Travis County EMS has not seen any deaths, but have seen a dramatic increase in heat-related illness calls over the last week and a half.
According to the CDC, 618 people die from extreme heat every year in the U.S. Austin-Travis County EMS has not seen any deaths, but have seen a dramatic increase in heat-related illness calls over the last week and a half.
Austin weather: Heat warning in effect
Most of Texas is still under a heat warning. Scott Fisher has the latest details
Most of Texas is still under a heat warning. Scott Fisher has the latest details
City of Kyle opens cooling shelter due to excessive heat
The Kyle Public Library at 550 Scott Street has been designated a cooling shelter where residents can use air conditioning and get water.
The Kyle Public Library at 550 Scott Street has been designated a cooling shelter where residents can use air conditioning and get water.
Austin weather: Feels like temps could be nearly 120 degrees again Tuesday
The triple-digit heatwave continues with temperatures in record territory, and pop-up storms could return Wednesday. Zack Shields has details in his full forecast.
The triple-digit heatwave continues with temperatures in record territory, and pop-up storms could return Wednesday. Zack Shields has details in his full forecast.
ERCOT asks Texans to conserve energy due to extreme heat
ERCOT's Voluntary Conservation Notice will be in effect from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
ERCOT's Voluntary Conservation Notice will be in effect from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Austin weather: Excessive heat warning extended through Wednesday as 100°+ streak continues
Near-record heat expected again Tuesday. Zack Shields has more on this 100+ degree weather and how long the streak might last.
Near-record heat expected again Tuesday. Zack Shields has more on this 100+ degree weather and how long the streak might last.
Austin weather: Excessive heat warning extended through Wednesday
Near-record heat expected again Tuesday. Zack Shields has more on this 100+ degree weather and how long the streak might last.
Near-record heat expected again Tuesday. Zack Shields has more on this 100+ degree weather and how long the streak might last.
Austin weather: Triple-digit temps continue this week
Most of Texas is under an excessive heat warning as temps hit triple-digits. Scott Fisher has the latest details
Most of Texas is under an excessive heat warning as temps hit triple-digits. Scott Fisher has the latest details
Tropical Storm Bret forms in Atlantic, becoming 2nd named storm of 2023 hurricane season
According to the National Hurricane Center (NHC), Tropical Depression Three formed over the central tropical Atlantic Ocean on Monday morning.
According to the National Hurricane Center (NHC), Tropical Depression Three formed over the central tropical Atlantic Ocean on Monday morning.