The American West is baking and burning: The numbers tell us why

The American West is baking, burning and drying in intertwined extreme weather. Four sets of numbers explain how bad it is now, while several others explain why it got this bad.

Noon weather forecast for July 14, 2021
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Slow-moving front to bring a little more rain in the upcoming week. Zack Shields has this and more in his full forecast.

Morning weather forecast for July 14, 2021
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Keep an eye out for some rain, how much will we get? Zack Shields has all the answers in his full forecast.

UT Austin researchers report on what went wrong during winter storm

UT Austin experts have released a report on how Winter Storm Uri affected the state's electric grid and the reason for blackouts.

Evening weather forecast for July 13, 2021
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Temperatures continue to be below the normal highs and we can expect some lingering showers. Scott Fisher shares this and more in his full forecast.

Number of US wildfires so far in 2021 largest in a decade, fire center data says

The number of wildfires that have burned through the U.S. and continue to burn is the largest since 2011, according to data from the National Interagency Fire Center.

Noon weather forecast for July 13, 2021
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Look out for humidity the rest of the week and this weekend. Zack Shields has this and more in his full forecast.

Morning weather forecast for July 13, 2021
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There were showers and storms in the area yesterday, will we see some more today? Zack Shields has the details in his full forecast.

Evening weather forecast for July 12, 2021
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The rainy weather is finally making an exit and we're looking at some sun to be out tomorrow. Scott Fisher has this and more in his full forecast.

Noon weather forecast for July 12, 2021
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It's not your typical summer day as temperatures are currently in the 70s and 80s. Zack Shields has this and more in his full forecast.

Death Valley reaches 130 degrees; US West grapples with heat wave, drought

California's Death Valley has long been known as one of the hottest places on Earth. And the temperature climbed to an incredible 130 degrees in the northern Mojave desert all three days this past weekend.

Morning weather forecast for July 12, 2021
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Will you need the umbrella today? You may want to keep it nearby. Zack Shields has all the details in his full forecast.

Morning Forecast July 11, 2021
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A few storms are possible today and tomorrow thanks to a weakening cold front in North Texas. FOX 7 Austin Meteorologist Chelsea Andrews has your full forecast.

Morning Forecast July 10, 2021
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We'll see a few scattered showers today but rain chances are decreasing over the next few days. FOX 7 Austin Meteorologist Chelsea Andrews has your full forecast.

Aftershocks from magnitude 6 quake continue to rattle California, Nevada

Aftershocks have hit the region between Northern California and Nevada Friday after a magnitude 6 earthquake sent large boulders rolling into highways and knocked smaller items off shelves.

Evening weather forecast for July 9, 2021
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Chances of rain are low for this evening until tomorrow morning. Carlo Falco shares this and more in his full forecast.

Noon weather forecast for July 9, 2021
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Temperatures are slow to warm up and showers continue to move in. Chelsea Andrews has this and more in her full forecast.