Texas grid vulnerable to blackouts during severe winter weather, despite new preparations, ERCOT estimates

The most severe scenario considered by ERCOT for this winter — very high demand for power, extensive fossil fuel outages, and low renewable power production — does not capture the amount of power lost during February.

17 dead, dozens missing after heavy rains flood southern India

Authorities in the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh say at least 17 people have died and dozens are reported missing after days of heavy rains.

Thousands of giant sequoias killed in California wildfires

Lightning-sparked wildfires killed thousands of giant sequoias this year, adding to a staggering two-year death toll that accounts for up to nearly a fifth of Earth’s largest trees, officials said Friday.

Morning forecast for November 19, 2021
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Another chilly start to the day! Zack Shields has a look at the forecast.

TxDOT Austin shares preparations ahead of winter season

TxDOT Austin is getting prepared for the upcoming winter, incorporating lessons learned from Winter Storm Uri.

Rural electrical providers prepare for winter

Rural electrical providers, like Pedernales Electric and Central Texas Electrical Co-op, are taking what they learned from Winter Storm Uri and preparing for winter.

Morning weather forecast for November 18, 2021
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We are waking up to cold temperatures in Central Texas today! Zack Shields has the details.

Evening weather forecast for November 17, 2021
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A cold front is going to bring us down to the low 60's tomorrow. Scott Fisher has the details.

Morning weather forecast for November 17, 2021
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One more spring like day before a cold front arrives. Zack Shields has all the details in his full forecast.

Noon weather forecast for November 16, 2021
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Might want to leave the hats at home today if you don't want them to blow away. Zack Shields has details on a very breezy day and more in his full forecast.

Morning weather forecast for November 16, 2021
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It's going to be warm and breezy the next few things and then you'll see a change. Zack Shields has all the details in his full forecast.