Tornado count from December storm up to 7 in Minnesota

The National Weather Service has now confirmed 7 tornadoes in Minnesota from the Wednesday, December 15 storm. This number could still climb as NWS crews analyze damage data.

Noon weather forecast for December 17, 2021
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Humid weather is expected to decrease this weekend followed by a cold front. Adaleigh Rowe tells us what else to expect this weekend.

Morning weather forecast for December 17, 2021
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It is looking to be a soggy weekend in Central Texas! Zack Shields has a look at your weekend weather forecast.

Texas power grid reform moves forward with PUC blueprint

The Public Utility Commission has moved forward with developing a "blueprint" to reforming the Texas power grid with a focus on all types of generation.

FOX 7 Discussion: Improving water infrastructure across Texas

Texas Water Utilities is investing more than $4 million in infrastructure around Travis and Hays counties. VP of Engineering Todd Danielson joins Rebecca Thomas to talk about it.

Salt may play role in predicting hurricane intensity, NOAA says

Warm water is one of the key ingredients to hurricane intensification, but NOAA says the water is sometimes prevented from cooling due to a lack of saltiness.

5 pm weather forecast for December 16, 2021
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Warm weather will soon be leaving us once again as a cold front moves through Austin this weekend. Scott Fisher has the details on what to expect in the coming days.

Noon weather forecast for December 16, 2021
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Warmer weather and light showers are heading our way. Adaleigh Rowe has the details in her full weather forecast.

Kentucky candle factory tornado survivors sue company, allege 'flagrant indifference'

Mayfield, Ky. candle factory tornado survivors have filed a lawsuit against Mayfield Consumer Products, alleging it demonstrated “flagrant indifference.”

Strong winds force semi to fall from overpass onto street below in Chinatown

The Chicago area saw plenty of garbage and Christmas decorations scattered around in high winds Wednesday into Thursday but some of the damage was serious.Two people were seriously injured after high winds forced a semi to crash and fall from an overpass Thursday morning in the Chinatown neighborhood.

Severe storms, suspected tornadoes slam Great Plains, Midwest; damage reported

Severe storms, including suspected tornadoes, struck Great Plains and Midwest states on Wednesday, including Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, Minnesota and Colorado.

Morning weather forecast for December 16, 2021
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Chilly days and chilly nights with the possibility of rain, Zack Shields has a look ahead at next week's forecast.

Austin-Travis County prepares for potential winter storms

Various city and county agencies and companies like H-E-B met Wednesday to go through hypothetical situations and scenarios which come with natural disasters.

CDC: How to prepare home, car for your next winter freeze

As winter approaches, the CDC has issued guidance on how to best prepare your home and your car before a storm hits.

Energy experts urge PUC to "tap the brakes" on rebuilding grid

That pause, according to a panel of energy experts, would give the PUC an opportunity to answer several questions about rebuilding the Texas electric grid.