Watch: Storm chaser video shows moment lightning strikes car during Iowa tornado
A storm chaser in Iowa captured a “once in a lifetime” video of lightning striking his friend’s car during a tornado.
A storm chaser in Iowa captured a “once in a lifetime” video of lightning striking his friend’s car during a tornado.
Texas Gov. Abbott issues disaster declarations for Bell, Williamson counties
The disaster declarations come after tornadoes, large hail, heavy rain and damaging wings impacted Bell and Williamson counties overnight on April 12.
The disaster declarations come after tornadoes, large hail, heavy rain and damaging wings impacted Bell and Williamson counties overnight on April 12.
EF-3 tornado that injured 23 in Texas rated as second-strongest in US this year
The tornado touched down in Williamson County just after 5:30 p.m. and lasted over a half hour, stretching at least 13 miles into Bell County, according to the National Weather Service.
The tornado touched down in Williamson County just after 5:30 p.m. and lasted over a half hour, stretching at least 13 miles into Bell County, according to the National Weather Service.
Drought conditions appear to be getting worse in Central Texas
For the first time in years, we have an exceptional drought showing up across parts of Central Texas in Lampasas, Gillespie, and Blanco County.
For the first time in years, we have an exceptional drought showing up across parts of Central Texas in Lampasas, Gillespie, and Blanco County.
Dry, breezy weather with fire conditions lower in Texas
Good Day Austin meteorologist Zack Shields says enjoy today because the clouds, humidity, and the 90s will return for Easter Weekend, along with a slight chance of storms.
Good Day Austin meteorologist Zack Shields says enjoy today because the clouds, humidity, and the 90s will return for Easter Weekend, along with a slight chance of storms.
Dry, breezy weather as fire danger lower in Texas
Temperatures outside won't be as hot outside but it'll continue to be breezy and dry. Zack Shields talks about when we could see some rain in his full forecast.
Temperatures outside won't be as hot outside but it'll continue to be breezy and dry. Zack Shields talks about when we could see some rain in his full forecast.
Experts discuss possibility for drought in Texas this season
FOX 7 Austin meteorologist Scott Fisher says the Hill Country is in extreme drought right now. Austin is not currently in a drought, but that could change depending on precipitation.
FOX 7 Austin meteorologist Scott Fisher says the Hill Country is in extreme drought right now. Austin is not currently in a drought, but that could change depending on precipitation.
Bell County church members, homeowners begin cleaning up debris after tornado
The tornado started on the Williamson and Bell County line and traveled eight miles northeast hitting Salado.
The tornado started on the Williamson and Bell County line and traveled eight miles northeast hitting Salado.
U-Haul offering 30 days of self-storage to Bell County tornado victims
U-Haul is offering free self-storage to those impacted by the EF-3 tornado that touched down in Bell County. It gives the community a safe place to store belongings as they recover and rebuild.
U-Haul is offering free self-storage to those impacted by the EF-3 tornado that touched down in Bell County. It gives the community a safe place to store belongings as they recover and rebuild.
Calmer weather ahead for Central Texas following hail and tornadoes
After an EF-3 tornado hit the Salado area, weather in Central Texas has calmed and rain chances are minimal in the upcoming days. Scott Fisher explains.
After an EF-3 tornado hit the Salado area, weather in Central Texas has calmed and rain chances are minimal in the upcoming days. Scott Fisher explains.
Williamson County judge issues local disaster declaration for recent storm
Williamson County Judge Bill Gravell issued the order Wednesday which is in effect for seven days unless extended by the Commissioners Court.
Williamson County Judge Bill Gravell issued the order Wednesday which is in effect for seven days unless extended by the Commissioners Court.
NWS classifies Bell County tornado near Salado high-end EF-3 with max winds of 165 mph
There were 63 structures damaged in Bell County following the tornadoes on Tuesday evening. Out of the 63 structures, 61 were homes.
There were 63 structures damaged in Bell County following the tornadoes on Tuesday evening. Out of the 63 structures, 61 were homes.
What is a dryline and why is its location important in severe weather forecasting?
According to the National Weather Service, a dryline is a boundary separating a humid air mass from a much drier, less humid air mass – similar to how a cold front separates a warm air mass from a cold air mass.
According to the National Weather Service, a dryline is a boundary separating a humid air mass from a much drier, less humid air mass – similar to how a cold front separates a warm air mass from a cold air mass.
Critical fire conditions return as severe storms move out of Central Texas
A Red Flag Warning is in effect for much of Central Texas. People living and working in the Austin area should monitor local conditions and try to refrain from activities that could cause a spark.
A Red Flag Warning is in effect for much of Central Texas. People living and working in the Austin area should monitor local conditions and try to refrain from activities that could cause a spark.
23 people hurt in Bell County after tornado touches down
At least 23 people were hurt and at least 12 of them were taken to the hospital. At least one person was in critical condition, says FOX Weather.
At least 23 people were hurt and at least 12 of them were taken to the hospital. At least one person was in critical condition, says FOX Weather.
Videos show tornadoes touching down in Central Texas
Residents capture videos as severe weather hit Central Texas with two counties, Bell and Williamson, suffering the most damage when tornadoes touched down.
Residents capture videos as severe weather hit Central Texas with two counties, Bell and Williamson, suffering the most damage when tornadoes touched down.
Daylight reveals scope of damage left behind in wake of severe weather
One of the hardest-hit communities appeared to be Bell County, which is between Austin and Waco. In addition to the reported tornadoes, residents also saw hail larger than grapefruits fall during the severe storms.
One of the hardest-hit communities appeared to be Bell County, which is between Austin and Waco. In addition to the reported tornadoes, residents also saw hail larger than grapefruits fall during the severe storms.
Tornadoes touch down in parts of Central Texas
Communities in Bell County and Williamson County were hit hard by last night's severe weather. Zack Shields has details on what happened and what we can expect the rest of the week in his full forecast.
Communities in Bell County and Williamson County were hit hard by last night's severe weather. Zack Shields has details on what happened and what we can expect the rest of the week in his full forecast.
Hail larger than grapefruits falls over Central Texas
The 5.5-inch hailstone fell in Salado, Texas.
The 5.5-inch hailstone fell in Salado, Texas.
Central Texas severe weather: Tornadoes, hail in Bell, Williamson Counties
Most of Central Texas stayed dry, but areas like Florence, Jarrell, and Salado were hit hard by severe weather.
Most of Central Texas stayed dry, but areas like Florence, Jarrell, and Salado were hit hard by severe weather.