Crews continue to fight wildfire in Bastrop County
As of 8 p.m. Friday, the Bastrop County Office of Emergency Management says the fire burned about 700 acres and is 35 percent contained. Forward progression has stopped.
As of 8 p.m. Friday, the Bastrop County Office of Emergency Management says the fire burned about 700 acres and is 35 percent contained. Forward progression has stopped.
Slight rain chances in Austin
There is a slight chance of rain in Austin this week, Scott Fisher has the latest details
There is a slight chance of rain in Austin this week, Scott Fisher has the latest details
Huffy Fire: 60-acre grass fire south of Thrall now 100% contained
Minimal crews were still on scene monitoring the area as of Saturday morning.
Minimal crews were still on scene monitoring the area as of Saturday morning.
Rain possible for the weekend, temperatures staying below triple-digits
Things won't be as hot as they've been over the next few days but how long will it last? Zack Shields has the details in his full forecast.
Things won't be as hot as they've been over the next few days but how long will it last? Zack Shields has the details in his full forecast.
Rain possible as temperatures remain below triple digits
Since the dome of high pressure is not centered over Austin and there's plenty of moisture in place, the window is open for pop-showers today.
Since the dome of high pressure is not centered over Austin and there's plenty of moisture in place, the window is open for pop-showers today.
Chances of rain as temperatures remain below triple digits
Things will remain in 90s for the next few days and we could see some rain in the area as well. Zack Shields has all the details in his full forecast.
Things will remain in 90s for the next few days and we could see some rain in the area as well. Zack Shields has all the details in his full forecast.
Bastrop County wildfire: Pine Pond Fire 50% contained
Fire operations continue to contain the fire which has burned more than 700 acres. Those that were evacuated have been allowed to return home.
Fire operations continue to contain the fire which has burned more than 700 acres. Those that were evacuated have been allowed to return home.
Rain and slightly cooler temperatures expected
The triple-digit heat will be gone for a few days. Zack Shields has details on that and more in his full forecast.
The triple-digit heat will be gone for a few days. Zack Shields has details on that and more in his full forecast.
Showers and storms possible, 90s make a comeback
Since the dome of high pressure is not centered over us, we will keep the window open for pop-showers today through the weekend.
Since the dome of high pressure is not centered over us, we will keep the window open for pop-showers today through the weekend.
Rain in Central Texas and temperatures dip below 100s
A welcome change to the triple-digit heat will be around for a few days. Zack Shields has all the details in his full forecast.
A welcome change to the triple-digit heat will be around for a few days. Zack Shields has all the details in his full forecast.
Austin airport's air tanker base critical in Texas' fire fight
The 10-Tanker can drop more than 9,400 gallons of water in eight seconds, covering a mile long stretch of land. It can also fly as low as 250 feet off the ground.
The 10-Tanker can drop more than 9,400 gallons of water in eight seconds, covering a mile long stretch of land. It can also fly as low as 250 feet off the ground.
Rain chances possible at the end of the week
Austinites can expect to see some scattered showers at the end of the week, Scott Fisher has the latest details
Austinites can expect to see some scattered showers at the end of the week, Scott Fisher has the latest details
Sturgeon full moon: Last supermoon of 2022 rises Thursday
The last supermoon of the year, also known as the Sturgeon Moon, happens Thursday night and coincides with the peak of the Perseid meteor shower.
The last supermoon of the year, also known as the Sturgeon Moon, happens Thursday night and coincides with the peak of the Perseid meteor shower.
Rain likely in coming days and temperatures expected to dip below 100s
Central Texas is looking at its best rain chances in six weeks along with milder days. Zack Shields has all the details in his full forecast.
Central Texas is looking at its best rain chances in six weeks along with milder days. Zack Shields has all the details in his full forecast.
Rain likely in coming days and temperatures expected to dip below 100s
Central Texas will see its best rain chances in six weeks along with milder days.
Central Texas will see its best rain chances in six weeks along with milder days.
Chances for rain and temperatures to dip below 100s
Things are looking good right now for some rain to fall in the area. Zack Shields talks about that and more in his full forecast.
Things are looking good right now for some rain to fall in the area. Zack Shields talks about that and more in his full forecast.
Supply shortages could mean delays in power restoration after storms
Power companies warn the threat extends far beyond hurricane season
Power companies warn the threat extends far beyond hurricane season
How weather models help meteorologists with Texas forecast
FOX 7 Austin's Carlo Falco explains how helpful weather models are with predicting the Texas forecast.
FOX 7 Austin's Carlo Falco explains how helpful weather models are with predicting the Texas forecast.
U.S. Forest Service lookout dies in McKinney Fire when she wouldn't evacuate
A U.S. Forest Service fire lookout of 50 years died when she didn't heed advice to leave her home, which was overtaken by the McKinney Fire in Siskiyou County, officials said.
A U.S. Forest Service fire lookout of 50 years died when she didn't heed advice to leave her home, which was overtaken by the McKinney Fire in Siskiyou County, officials said.
Perseid meteor shower peak: When and where you can see it
The Perseid meteor shower returns every year between July and August, offering sky-gazers a chance to enjoy the last weeks of the sweltering season outside, looking up at the night sky.
The Perseid meteor shower returns every year between July and August, offering sky-gazers a chance to enjoy the last weeks of the sweltering season outside, looking up at the night sky.