Williamson County enacts county-wide burn ban due to severe drought conditions
The burn ban prohibits the burning of household yard waste, such as leaves, grass, brush and other yard trimmings. It also prohibits burning to clear land of trees, stumps, shrubbery, or other natural vegetation.
The burn ban prohibits the burning of household yard waste, such as leaves, grass, brush and other yard trimmings. It also prohibits burning to clear land of trees, stumps, shrubbery, or other natural vegetation.
Conserve water: City of Houston enters Stage 1 of drought contingency plan
With a significant drop in annual rainfall amounts and above-average daily temperatures, Houstonians are now being asked to conserve water.
With a significant drop in annual rainfall amounts and above-average daily temperatures, Houstonians are now being asked to conserve water.
Summer officially begins with more sun and triple digit temperatures
Temperatures will fall just short of record levels but there is enough moisture in place to make it feel like 102 to 106 for several hours this afternoon.
Temperatures will fall just short of record levels but there is enough moisture in place to make it feel like 102 to 106 for several hours this afternoon.
Summer solstice 2022: Thousands greet longest day at ancient Stonehenge monument
About 6,000 people gathered at the ancient Stonehenge monument, located in Wiltshire, England, to greet the summer solstice 2022.
About 6,000 people gathered at the ancient Stonehenge monument, located in Wiltshire, England, to greet the summer solstice 2022.
Biden signs off on hefty pay raise for federal firefighters through 2023
The move affects more than 16,000 firefighters and comes as much of the West braces for a difficult wildfire season.
The move affects more than 16,000 firefighters and comes as much of the West braces for a difficult wildfire season.
Triple digit temperatures continue as summer officially arrives
It's officially the start of the summer but temperature-wise it's felt like it's been for awhile already! Zack Shields has more on if we'll be getting any heat relief soon in his full forecast.
It's officially the start of the summer but temperature-wise it's felt like it's been for awhile already! Zack Shields has more on if we'll be getting any heat relief soon in his full forecast.
Summer solstice 2022: 1st day of summer, longest day of the year — what to know
The June solstice marks the official beginning of summer in the Northern Hemisphere.
The June solstice marks the official beginning of summer in the Northern Hemisphere.
Coyote Fire: Wildfire contained after burning part of Hollywood Hills
Crews have contained a wildfire that burned part of the Hollywood Hills area.
Crews have contained a wildfire that burned part of the Hollywood Hills area.
Debunking 7 myths about lightning
Lightning can inspire awe, so it’s no surprise that people have developed a few tall tales about it.
Lightning can inspire awe, so it’s no surprise that people have developed a few tall tales about it.
Triple digits are back this week
Texans can expect some very hot days leading up into the weekend, Scott Fisher has the latest
Texans can expect some very hot days leading up into the weekend, Scott Fisher has the latest
Boy, 5, dies after being left in hot vehicle for hours; mom thought he was in house, HCSO says
A child has died after being left inside a vehicle for two to three hours in northeast Houston, according to Harris County Sheriff's Office.
A child has died after being left inside a vehicle for two to three hours in northeast Houston, according to Harris County Sheriff's Office.
Hill Country peach crops behind schedule due to heat, drought
The hope is the rain will return in September, breaking the drought. That could extend the peach season into the fall and could bring a rare peach/pumpkin harvest.
The hope is the rain will return in September, breaking the drought. That could extend the peach season into the fall and could bring a rare peach/pumpkin harvest.
Sweltering streets: Hundreds of homeless die in extreme heat across US
“If 130 homeless people were dying in any other way it would be considered a mass casualty event,” said Kristie L. Ebi, a professor of global health at the University of Washington.
“If 130 homeless people were dying in any other way it would be considered a mass casualty event,” said Kristie L. Ebi, a professor of global health at the University of Washington.
Slight chance of rain in parts of Central Texas, triple digit heat continues
There's a possibility of some precipitation in some spots today but for the rest of us it'll be much of the same: triple-digit heat. Zack Shield has all the details in his full forecast.
There's a possibility of some precipitation in some spots today but for the rest of us it'll be much of the same: triple-digit heat. Zack Shield has all the details in his full forecast.
7 apps and smart technology designed to prevent heatstroke deaths in children
On average, 38 children under 15 die of heatstroke every year after being left in a vehicle, according to Noheatstroke.org .In recent years, technology has emerged to alert a parent of a forgotten child.
On average, 38 children under 15 die of heatstroke every year after being left in a vehicle, according to Noheatstroke.org .In recent years, technology has emerged to alert a parent of a forgotten child.
Slight chance of rain in parts of Central Texas, triple digit heat continues
The sunny and hot weather we had over the weekend will continue into the new week. This will be the 15th triple digit day with tons of sun and light breeze.
The sunny and hot weather we had over the weekend will continue into the new week. This will be the 15th triple digit day with tons of sun and light breeze.
How wildfires get their names
Unlike hurricanes and tropical storms, whose storm names are determined by a central authority, naming wildfires are left up to the fire unit, incident commander, or dispatch center in the jurisdiction where the fire began.
Unlike hurricanes and tropical storms, whose storm names are determined by a central authority, naming wildfires are left up to the fire unit, incident commander, or dispatch center in the jurisdiction where the fire began.
Sunny, triple digit temperature streak continues
Will we be seeing a cool down any time soon? Zack Shields has the answer in his full forecast.
Will we be seeing a cool down any time soon? Zack Shields has the answer in his full forecast.
High temperatures to continue through the week
Triple-digit temperatures are expected to stick around, with highs reaching 104 on Saturday. Carlo Falco tells us more.
Triple-digit temperatures are expected to stick around, with highs reaching 104 on Saturday. Carlo Falco tells us more.
Earthquake rattles southeastern, Central Georgia
It happened around 4:05 a.m. and measured a 3.9 magnitude.
It happened around 4:05 a.m. and measured a 3.9 magnitude.