Kalahari Outdoor Outlook for May 19, 2022
Scott Fisher has a look at your weekend weather forecast!
Scott Fisher has a look at your weekend weather forecast!
Austin Fire Department sends members, engine to help fight Central Texas wildfire
Four Austin Fire Department members have been sent out to Hamilton County to aid in fighting the Dry Branch Fire. That fire is currently burning 4,000 acres.
Four Austin Fire Department members have been sent out to Hamilton County to aid in fighting the Dry Branch Fire. That fire is currently burning 4,000 acres.
Wildfires 'have potential to exhaust resources,' Texas A&M Forest Service says
Texas A&M Forest Service has responded to nine fires across the state this week, saying they “have the potential to exhaust state and local resources.”
Texas A&M Forest Service has responded to nine fires across the state this week, saying they “have the potential to exhaust state and local resources.”
Record temps continue in Central Texas, rain likely next week
After a 3 week stretch of unseasonably hot and dry weather, rain is in the forecast. Zack Shields has the details.
After a 3 week stretch of unseasonably hot and dry weather, rain is in the forecast. Zack Shields has the details.
Disaster declared in Texas county as large wildfires continue to rapidly spread
Texas A&M Forest Service warns more fires could ignite and will likely be resistant to control due to extremely dry conditions, strong winds and 100-degree temperatures
Texas A&M Forest Service warns more fires could ignite and will likely be resistant to control due to extremely dry conditions, strong winds and 100-degree temperatures
Record high temps to be challenged again, relief on its way
The record high is 98 for today and there's a good chance of breaking it as highs will be in the 100s from the Hill Country to West Texas.
The record high is 98 for today and there's a good chance of breaking it as highs will be in the 100s from the Hill Country to West Texas.
Sunny, hot temperatures but rain expected this weekend
It's going to be another day full of heat and sunshine but Zack Shields says there's expected to be some rain on the way. He has all the details in his full forecast.
It's going to be another day full of heat and sunshine but Zack Shields says there's expected to be some rain on the way. He has all the details in his full forecast.
Laguna Niguel fire: 'Coastal Fire' torches homes, all evacuations lifted
A massive fire, called the "Coastal Fire," engulfed more than a dozen multimillion-dollar mansions near the Laguna Hills area in Orange County.
A massive fire, called the "Coastal Fire," engulfed more than a dozen multimillion-dollar mansions near the Laguna Hills area in Orange County.
Rain chances very spotty this weekend
Rain chances are very spotty for the upcoming weekend, Scott Fisher has the latest details
Rain chances are very spotty for the upcoming weekend, Scott Fisher has the latest details
Seven ways climate change is already hitting Texans
Extreme weather events, water scarcity, risks of illness: Climate change is here, and it’s already affecting Texans.
Extreme weather events, water scarcity, risks of illness: Climate change is here, and it’s already affecting Texans.
First Saharan dust plume of season rolling off Africa will reach US by this weekend
Saharan dust is notorious for creating vibrant sunrises and sunsets and can also contribute to poor air quality
Saharan dust is notorious for creating vibrant sunrises and sunsets and can also contribute to poor air quality
Evacuations ordered, firefighter injured as fires scorch Texas landscape
Evacuations ordered for some residents in Taylor County, Texas, as the Mesquite Heat Fire burns 1,500 acres
Evacuations ordered for some residents in Taylor County, Texas, as the Mesquite Heat Fire burns 1,500 acres
Record high temperatures possible as heat continues
Things won't be cooling down anytime soon but we could see some rain this weekend. Zack Shields has the details in his full forecast.
Things won't be cooling down anytime soon but we could see some rain this weekend. Zack Shields has the details in his full forecast.
Southern China sinkhole discovered, home to towering ancient trees
Experts have discovered a 'primative forest' growing at the base of the sinkhole.
Experts have discovered a 'primative forest' growing at the base of the sinkhole.
Record temperatures possible as hot streak continues
Zack Shields says this will be the hottest May 18th ever for Austin, with highs soaring into the upper 90s.
Zack Shields says this will be the hottest May 18th ever for Austin, with highs soaring into the upper 90s.
Hot temperatures continue but rain expected this weekend
We won't be seeing cooler temperatures anytime soon but rain could be coming. Zack Shields has all the details in his full forecast.
We won't be seeing cooler temperatures anytime soon but rain could be coming. Zack Shields has all the details in his full forecast.
Why is the UV Index so high right now in Central Texas?
The UV index is measured on a range from 1 to 11. Right now, Austin's UV index is peaking right around 10 to 10.5. That means sunburns can occur in about half an hour if sunscreen is not applied.
The UV index is measured on a range from 1 to 11. Right now, Austin's UV index is peaking right around 10 to 10.5. That means sunburns can occur in about half an hour if sunscreen is not applied.
ERCOT, PUC express confidence in Texas' power grid heading into summer
As far as the bigger picture, both ERCOT and the PUC touted new reports that they say show the grid has the resources to meet summer demand, including brand new power generation.
As far as the bigger picture, both ERCOT and the PUC touted new reports that they say show the grid has the resources to meet summer demand, including brand new power generation.
Mostly cloudy skies in Central Texas
Central Texas is looking at mostly cloudy skies this week, Scott Fisher has the latest details
Central Texas is looking at mostly cloudy skies this week, Scott Fisher has the latest details
No relief in sight as scorching temps continue across Texas
We will be challenging record highs each day this week. Zack Shields has the details.
We will be challenging record highs each day this week. Zack Shields has the details.