Burn ban issued for unincorporated areas of Bastrop County
A burn ban has been issued for the unincorporated areas of Bastrop County.
A burn ban has been issued for the unincorporated areas of Bastrop County.
Texans urged to monitor weather amid extreme fire danger
More than 200 firefighters from 70 different local fire departments are mobilized across the state, as well as 65 fire engines, and 35 aviation assets.
More than 200 firefighters from 70 different local fire departments are mobilized across the state, as well as 65 fire engines, and 35 aviation assets.
Noon weather forecast for March 29, 2022
A Red Flag Warning is still in effect for Central Texas. Not sure what that means? Zack Shields explains.
A Red Flag Warning is still in effect for Central Texas. Not sure what that means? Zack Shields explains.
Significant wildfire outbreak likely across southern High Plains on Tuesday
NOAA's Storm Prediction Center says the fire weather outlook is extreme for the Texas and Oklahoma panhandles and southwestern Kansas.
NOAA's Storm Prediction Center says the fire weather outlook is extreme for the Texas and Oklahoma panhandles and southwestern Kansas.
An excuse to get outdoors: Wednesday is Take a Walk in the Park Day
Wednesday, March 30 is Take a Walk in the Park Day. Get outdoors and explore America's natural beauty at one of its more than 400 national park sites.
Wednesday, March 30 is Take a Walk in the Park Day. Get outdoors and explore America's natural beauty at one of its more than 400 national park sites.
Morning weather forecast for March 29, 2022
A Red Flag Warning is still in effect for Central Texas. Not sure what that means? Zack Shields explains.
A Red Flag Warning is still in effect for Central Texas. Not sure what that means? Zack Shields explains.
Pennsylvania pileup: 3 killed in 50-vehicle pileup on snowy Pennsylvania highway
Tractor-trailers and other vehicles lost control and slammed into each other, people leapt away from careering trucks seconds before collision and at least three people were killed and more than a dozen others injured during a snow squall on a Pennsylvania highway Monday.
Tractor-trailers and other vehicles lost control and slammed into each other, people leapt away from careering trucks seconds before collision and at least three people were killed and more than a dozen others injured during a snow squall on a Pennsylvania highway Monday.
Tornado in Elgin rips BBQ grill top off, throws it into bathtub
Roof gone, windows blown out, and items scattered all around due to the tornado. Even a 30–35 pound BBQ grill top that was outside Lonnie's home was ripped off its base by the tornado winds and thrown in his bathtub.
Roof gone, windows blown out, and items scattered all around due to the tornado. Even a 30–35 pound BBQ grill top that was outside Lonnie's home was ripped off its base by the tornado winds and thrown in his bathtub.
Homes no longer threatened as Fort Hood officials try to put out Crittenburg Complex fire
Fire crews from Hutto and Round Rock are among those working what’s called the Crittenburg Complex fire. The fire is located near Gatesville, most of the 32,000 acres of land that has burned so far is on Fort Hood.
Fire crews from Hutto and Round Rock are among those working what’s called the Crittenburg Complex fire. The fire is located near Gatesville, most of the 32,000 acres of land that has burned so far is on Fort Hood.
Evening weather forecast for March 28, 2022
Showers and storms are expected overnight Tuesday and into Wednesday, Scott Fisher has the latest details
Showers and storms are expected overnight Tuesday and into Wednesday, Scott Fisher has the latest details
Austin Disaster Relief Network to open 2-day survivor intake center in Elgin
Austin Disaster Relief Network (ADRN) is set to open a two-day survivor intake center in Elgin to offer relief to those impacted by tornado damage on Monday, March 21.
Austin Disaster Relief Network (ADRN) is set to open a two-day survivor intake center in Elgin to offer relief to those impacted by tornado damage on Monday, March 21.
Fort Hood officials give update, speak on efforts to put out Crittenburg Complex fire
Col. Chad Foster, U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hood commander, said the fire started last week with smaller fires. This was not caused by a controlled burn or prescribed burn.
Col. Chad Foster, U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hood commander, said the fire started last week with smaller fires. This was not caused by a controlled burn or prescribed burn.
Noon weather forecast for March 28, 2022
Warm temperatures have made their way into Central Texas, but will it be muggy too? Zack Shields has a breakdown of this week's forecast.
Warm temperatures have made their way into Central Texas, but will it be muggy too? Zack Shields has a breakdown of this week's forecast.
Strong winds, low humidity increases fire danger early this week
People living in areas where conditions are critical for fires are asked to refrain from doing any activities that could cause a spark and allow for a fire to spread rapidly.
People living in areas where conditions are critical for fires are asked to refrain from doing any activities that could cause a spark and allow for a fire to spread rapidly.
Texas wildfires erupt in Coryell County, prompting multiple evacuations
The Texas A&M Forest Service said Sunday afternoon that the Crittenburg Fire in Coryell County was being renamed the Crittenburg Complex, consisting of three wildfires that have burned together.
The Texas A&M Forest Service said Sunday afternoon that the Crittenburg Fire in Coryell County was being renamed the Crittenburg Complex, consisting of three wildfires that have burned together.
Morning weather forecast for March 28, 2022
Climate change has made the Texas heat hotter and longer-lasting, enhancing drought conditions that set the stage for intense fires. Zack Shields explains
Climate change has made the Texas heat hotter and longer-lasting, enhancing drought conditions that set the stage for intense fires. Zack Shields explains
Experts say prepare early to protect yourself from severe weather
Experts recommend to get prepared now for severe weather before it's too late.
Experts recommend to get prepared now for severe weather before it's too late.
Evening weather for March 27, 2022
Humid conditions are on their way to Central Texas and may bring severe weather risks Tuesday evening into Wednesday morning. Carlo Falco tells us what else to expect.
Humid conditions are on their way to Central Texas and may bring severe weather risks Tuesday evening into Wednesday morning. Carlo Falco tells us what else to expect.
Couple loses home they've lived in for 26 years to Elgin tornado
A married couple in Elgin lost their home they've lived in since 1996 to an EF-2 tornado that ripped through the town.
A married couple in Elgin lost their home they've lived in since 1996 to an EF-2 tornado that ripped through the town.
Officials: South Texas wildfire destroys 3 homes, none hurt
Governor Greg Abbott has declared a disaster in Medina County on Sunday as a wildfire continues to burn more than 1,000 acres.
Governor Greg Abbott has declared a disaster in Medina County on Sunday as a wildfire continues to burn more than 1,000 acres.