Get your winter gear ready for some chilly days ahead
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Central Texas is about to be cold for the holidays, with temps in the upper 30s going into Christmas weekend. FOX 7 Austin's Adaleigh Rowe has more.

5.3M earthquake, 3.6M aftershock reported in Western Texas

According to the USGS, the 5.3 magnitude earthquake occurred around 5:30 p.m. and was located 12 ½ miles north-northwest of Midland.

ERCOT monitoring changing weather, says it expects to meet demand

A series of cold fronts are heading toward Texas, and ERCOT says it's closely monitoring the weather changes. As of now, ERCOT is expecting sufficient generation to meet demand.

Cool weather expected to last all weekend
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A cold front is bringing temperatures down. Find out when we might have another shot at some rain in Zack Shields' full forecast.

Winter-like chill expected to last through the weekend

This afternoon, temperatures will be in the 50s, but next week is looking even colder. Zack Shields has details in his full forecast.

Cold front brings clouds, cooler temperatures
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This afternoon, temperatures will be in the 50s, but next week is looking even colder. Zack Shields has details in his full forecast.

'God laid over top of us': Woman recounts terror she felt as Louisiana tornado killed neighbors

An EF-2 tornado with winds estimated at 130 mph managed to decimate homes around Linda Barry as she huddled under a mattress protected by her soon-to-be husband, reciting the Lord’s Prayer for comfort.

Stunning strike: Sheriff's office captures video of lightning bolt hitting lot in Louisiana

The perfectly-timed recording came as severe weather, including violent tornadoes, was moving across the region. Tornadoes killed at least three people in Louiaiana on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Another cold front causes temperatures to drop tomorrow
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Enjoy the sun today, tomorrow will be drizzly, dreary, and colder. Zack Shields has details on the next cold front to hit Austin in his full forecast.

Sunny day today, but cold front brings cloudy, dreary weather again tomorrow

You'll want to dress in layers today. We're starting the day with temps in the 30s and heading for the 60s this afternoon. Enjoy the weather while it lasts. Another cold front is heading our way. Zack Shields has the details.

Hill Country freeze this morning, sunny area-wide this afternoon
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Dress in layers today. We're starting the day with temperatures in the 30s and heading for temperatures in the 60s this afternoon. Plus, another cold front is heading our way. Zack Shields has the details.

Tornado strikes New Orleans metro; damage surveys underway

About an hour after a violent tornado damaged a hospital and homes in New Iberia, the severe weather threat moved into the New Orleans metro area. The multi-day severe weather event has produced tornadoes from Texas to Louisiana.

3 killed in Louisiana as severe storms tear across South

One person died in Killona, Louisiana on Wednesday after a possible tornado swept through the area. A mother and child died on Tuesday after a tornado hit Keithville.

Rain possible in Central Texas this weekend
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Showers are possible this weekend in Central Texas. Carlo Falco has the latest details

December-like weather returns after cold front

It's going to feel more like December today after the latest cold front. And another one is heading our way.

Scattered showers this morning, cooler afternoon
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Grab your umbrella. There are some scattered showers this morning. Zack Shields shows us when we will see some sun in his full forecast.

Chilly temps heading into Central Texas
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Temps will be lower toward the end of the week. Carlo Falco has the latest details

What are the odds of a white Christmas?

In order to qualify for a white Christmas, there must either be at least 1 inch of snow on the ground on Christmas morning or falling snow must accumulate to at least 0.1 inches on Dec. 25.

Adorable video: Police dog attempts to shovel snow in Vermont

Police posted the video on Facebook, joking that the dog, identified as K9 Nova, was excited to announce her new job with Public Works.