High winds fueling widespread extreme fire weather conditions in the Plains
Extremely dry conditions and strong winds are the perfect combination for wildfires to grow and spread rapidly if any were to ignite.
Extremely dry conditions and strong winds are the perfect combination for wildfires to grow and spread rapidly if any were to ignite.
Strong winds bring huge spike of oak pollen to Austin
With the drought ongoing, very low humidity, and gusty winds, the fire danger is reaching very high levels. Please no outdoor burning and if you see smoke report it immediately.
With the drought ongoing, very low humidity, and gusty winds, the fire danger is reaching very high levels. Please no outdoor burning and if you see smoke report it immediately.
Strong winds bring huge spike of oak pollen to Austin
The latest cold front was a dry and windy one. As it arrived this morning we didn't see any rain but it sure did stir up the oak pollen and dust. Zack Shields has the details.
The latest cold front was a dry and windy one. As it arrived this morning we didn't see any rain but it sure did stir up the oak pollen and dust. Zack Shields has the details.
Morning weather forecast for April 6, 2022
Temperatures will be cooler than yesterday and it will be a windy day. Zack Shields has all the details in his full forecast.
Temperatures will be cooler than yesterday and it will be a windy day. Zack Shields has all the details in his full forecast.
Overnight storms bring 3 confirmed tornadoes, flash flooding across North Texas
So far, the National Weather Service has confirmed one EF-2 tornado north of Egan in Johnson County, a smaller EF-0 tornado in Keene and an EF-1 tornado in Collin County. That number could increase as a crew Tuesday continues surveying the damage in Kaufman and Van Zandt counties.
So far, the National Weather Service has confirmed one EF-2 tornado north of Egan in Johnson County, a smaller EF-0 tornado in Keene and an EF-1 tornado in Collin County. That number could increase as a crew Tuesday continues surveying the damage in Kaufman and Van Zandt counties.
Tornado Watches issued for 4 million as storms threaten South through Wednesday
Damaging winds, large hail and tornadoes are all threats from this latest siege of severe weather.
Damaging winds, large hail and tornadoes are all threats from this latest siege of severe weather.
Evening weather forecast for April 5, 2022
Temperatures will remain high for the rest of the week, Scott Fisher has the latest details
Temperatures will remain high for the rest of the week, Scott Fisher has the latest details
Here’s how to find your ‘safe place’ for #SafePlaceSelfie Day on April 6
As part of its Weather-Ready Nation initiative, the National Weather Service is using April 6 to encourage people to create and practice their weather-safety plans.
As part of its Weather-Ready Nation initiative, the National Weather Service is using April 6 to encourage people to create and practice their weather-safety plans.
Texas, Louisiana residents without power as storms move through South
Outage tracker PowerOutage.US showed 10,423 customers had no power in Louisiana and nearly 34,000 were out in Texas where at least one person was killed by the severe weather.
Outage tracker PowerOutage.US showed 10,423 customers had no power in Louisiana and nearly 34,000 were out in Texas where at least one person was killed by the severe weather.
Noon weather forecast for April 5, 2022
It's going to be a hot day out there today but don't worry the high temperatures won't be around for long. Zack Shields has all the details in his full forecast.
It's going to be a hot day out there today but don't worry the high temperatures won't be around for long. Zack Shields has all the details in his full forecast.
Here’s how to find your ‘safe place’ for #SafePlaceSelfie Day on April 6
Planning ahead and practicing can help you stay safe during life-threatening weather and natural disasters
Planning ahead and practicing can help you stay safe during life-threatening weather and natural disasters
At least 1 killed when severe weather sweeps across Texas
In a Twitter post on Monday night, the McKinney Fire Department said they rescued four people from their vehicles after getting swept away by the fast-moving water.
In a Twitter post on Monday night, the McKinney Fire Department said they rescued four people from their vehicles after getting swept away by the fast-moving water.
Firefighters battling Johnson County pallet fire take shelter after spotting funnel cloud
Firefighters who were battling a large fire at a wooden pallet plant in Johnson County looked up to see a funnel cloud overhead. The fire captain called it one of the wildest fires he's ever had to command.
Firefighters who were battling a large fire at a wooden pallet plant in Johnson County looked up to see a funnel cloud overhead. The fire captain called it one of the wildest fires he's ever had to command.
'I thought I was dying': Father, daughter survive after being struck by lightning in Raymond James parking lot
Ashley Moberg and her dad were in town over the weekend for a Yankees Spring Training game. They were hit by lightning in the Raymond James parking lot after the game was called off.
Ashley Moberg and her dad were in town over the weekend for a Yankees Spring Training game. They were hit by lightning in the Raymond James parking lot after the game was called off.
Morning weather forecast for April 5, 2022
Ready for summer? We'll get a taste of it today as record highs are expected. Zack Shields has all the details in his full forecast.
Ready for summer? We'll get a taste of it today as record highs are expected. Zack Shields has all the details in his full forecast.
Granger man thankful to be alive after tornado throws him out of his home, onto road
Larry Fleck said he was ejected from his home and thrown around outside by the harsh winds. He ended up 20 yards away from where he first started, and his home was destroyed feet away from him.
Larry Fleck said he was ejected from his home and thrown around outside by the harsh winds. He ended up 20 yards away from where he first started, and his home was destroyed feet away from him.
Austin city leaders taking key steps when it comes to wildfire mitigation
Austin is the first Texas city to adopt a Wildland Urban Interface Code — which holds new buildings in at-risk areas to higher fire standards.
Austin is the first Texas city to adopt a Wildland Urban Interface Code — which holds new buildings in at-risk areas to higher fire standards.
Here are the 10 ‘allergy capitals’ of America in 2022
The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America ranks cities based on pollen data, use of allergy medication and the number of allergists in each area.
The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America ranks cities based on pollen data, use of allergy medication and the number of allergists in each area.
Evening weather forecast for April 4, 2022
Austin has a slight risk for severe weather Monday night and Tuesday morning, Scott Fisher has the latest updates
Austin has a slight risk for severe weather Monday night and Tuesday morning, Scott Fisher has the latest updates
Round Rock Cares tornado relief fund now accepting applications
Preliminary assessments indicated the tornado caused more than an estimated $32 million in damage to 680 residential structures in Round Rock.
Preliminary assessments indicated the tornado caused more than an estimated $32 million in damage to 680 residential structures in Round Rock.