Winter weather causes big problems for Central Texas animal shelters
Both Austin Pets Alive and the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter say they could really use the public's help.
Both Austin Pets Alive and the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter say they could really use the public's help.
Abbott issues order halting export of natural gas
Some coal, natural gas, and nuclear sources were shut down because of the winter weather impacting Texas.
Some coal, natural gas, and nuclear sources were shut down because of the winter weather impacting Texas.
Texas power outages seen from space in stunning before-and-after photos
Images from the NOAA-NASA Suomi NPP satellite compared before-and-after photos of the lights in Houston, Texas during a record-breaking winter storm.
Images from the NOAA-NASA Suomi NPP satellite compared before-and-after photos of the lights in Houston, Texas during a record-breaking winter storm.
Austin Water issues citywide boil water notice
Austin Water says that any water recovered from plumbing systems for drinking, cooking, and ice making should be boiled and cooled before use.
Austin Water says that any water recovered from plumbing systems for drinking, cooking, and ice making should be boiled and cooled before use.
St. David's South Austin loses water pressure, heat
Right now St. David's South Austin has fewer than 300 patients and is now working with the city to get patients who can be discharged home.
Right now St. David's South Austin has fewer than 300 patients and is now working with the city to get patients who can be discharged home.
Evening weather forecast for February 17, 2021
More cold to come before temperatures rise. Scott Fisher has your forecast.
More cold to come before temperatures rise. Scott Fisher has your forecast.
Severe winter storms will cause ‘widespread delays’ in COVID-19 vaccine shipments, CDC says
The inclement weather is expected to have a large impact on the shipment and distribution of COVID-19 vaccines, according to the CDC.
The inclement weather is expected to have a large impact on the shipment and distribution of COVID-19 vaccines, according to the CDC.
Texas legislative hearings called to investigate power grid crisis
This will be the second time state lawmakers will hold hearings because of a massive power grid shutdown.
This will be the second time state lawmakers will hold hearings because of a massive power grid shutdown.
Noon weather forecast for February 17, 2021
Zack Shields is tracking one more winter storm before a warm up begins. All the details in his full forecast.
Zack Shields is tracking one more winter storm before a warm up begins. All the details in his full forecast.
'Snownado': Large waterspout swirls over Texas lake amid record cold
Some are calling this a “snownado” - but here’s the science behind these large waterspouts seen swirling over some lakes in Texas amid record cold temperatures.
Some are calling this a “snownado” - but here’s the science behind these large waterspouts seen swirling over some lakes in Texas amid record cold temperatures.
Polar vortex: 100 million Americans brace for next round of winter storm
More than 100 million people live in areas covered Wednesday by some type of winter weather warning, watch or advisory.
More than 100 million people live in areas covered Wednesday by some type of winter weather warning, watch or advisory.
Carbon monoxide poisoning: Know the signs
Carbon monoxide is a colorless, tasteless and odorless gas, so it can be difficult to know if you’re exposed to high concentrations of it.
Carbon monoxide is a colorless, tasteless and odorless gas, so it can be difficult to know if you’re exposed to high concentrations of it.
Animals at primate sanctuary freeze to death amid Texas power outage
A chimpanzee, several monkeys, some lemurs and an uncounted number of birds died when a nonprofit San Antonio-area wildlife sanctuary lost power this week.
A chimpanzee, several monkeys, some lemurs and an uncounted number of birds died when a nonprofit San Antonio-area wildlife sanctuary lost power this week.
Austin Fire Dept overwhelmed with hundreds of broken pipe calls
AFD says it's received almost 700 broken water pipe calls and they're only able to respond to a fraction of them.
AFD says it's received almost 700 broken water pipe calls and they're only able to respond to a fraction of them.
Warming shelters open in Travis, Williamson, and Hays Counties
Shelters have opened up for those who are without power and struggling to stay warm.
Shelters have opened up for those who are without power and struggling to stay warm.
7-year-old boy dies after homemade igloo collapses on him
A 7-year-old boy died in Switzerland after a homemade igloo collapsed on him.
A 7-year-old boy died in Switzerland after a homemade igloo collapsed on him.
Nearly three-quarters of contiguous US covered in snow amid polar vortex
More than 73% of the lower 48 U.S. states were covered in snow this week, causing power outages and even impacting COVID-19 vaccine shipments.
More than 73% of the lower 48 U.S. states were covered in snow this week, causing power outages and even impacting COVID-19 vaccine shipments.
Austin Energy tells customers to prepare for outages to last longer
An unprecedented winter disaster has left many in the Austin area dealing with power outages that have lasted for days.
An unprecedented winter disaster has left many in the Austin area dealing with power outages that have lasted for days.
‘Major breakdown’ of polar vortex blamed for unusual winter weather around the world
Texas and Oklahoma are seeing record subzero temperatures. Greenland is warmer than normal. Snow fell in Greece and Turkey. Meteorologists call this one of the biggest, nastiest and longest-lasting polar vortex breakdowns they've seen.
Texas and Oklahoma are seeing record subzero temperatures. Greenland is warmer than normal. Snow fell in Greece and Turkey. Meteorologists call this one of the biggest, nastiest and longest-lasting polar vortex breakdowns they've seen.
Morning weather forecast for February 17, 2021
Another cold and icy day and Zack Shields is tracking a fifth winter storm. All the details in his full forecast.
Another cold and icy day and Zack Shields is tracking a fifth winter storm. All the details in his full forecast.