Falling trees kill 2 babies in Alabama, 1 girl in Maine

A 3-month-old and 11-month died after a tree crashed into their Alabama home. Officials said a 9-year-old girl was killed by a falling tree in Maine.

Lower triple-digit temperatures on the way
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Although triple-digit temperatures are continuing in Central Texas, they are expected to dip by one to two degrees starting this weekend. Scott Fisher has more.

Texas has set power-demand records 11 times so far this summer

According to the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, new power-demand records have been set 11 times so far this summer.

Heat advisory for half of Central Texas, rain and relief on the way?

A Heat Advisory has been issued for half of Central Texas from noon to 8 p.m. today. The advisory means either the air temperature reaches 103º or the heat index gets to 108º.

Heat advisory for parts of Central Texas
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No change to the triple digit heat as the heatwave continues. Zack Shields has all the details in his full forecast.

Texas heat affecting how roofers do their jobs

Roofers are having to take longer breaks due to the Texas heat, and some jobs are lasting longer than usual.

Austin City Council member calls for action on extreme heat response

In a special-called meeting set for Thursday, the council will be briefed about the city response to the extreme, and prolonged heat.

Texas authorities respond to drought conditions, water shortages and wildfires

The National Weather Service said the last time this much of South Central Texas experienced D-4 conditions, which is the most intense drought level, was January 2012.

Heat continues in Central Texas
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Austinites should expect more triple-digit days this summer, Scott Fisher has the latest updates

ATCEMS gives tips to keep you, your animals safe this summer

Austin-Travis County EMS said they have responded to 124 heat-related incidents, so far, this month. As a comparison to July 2021, ATCEMS responded to 85 incidents for the entire month.

UK breaks record for highest temperature as heat wave hits Europe

Britain has shattered its record for the highest temperature ever recorded, with a provisional reading of 40.3 degrees Celsius (104.5 degrees Fahrenheit) in eastern England.