Hurricane Katrina fueled major reforms at FEMA. Now, its future is uncertain
Hurricane Katrina forced major changes in how the country responds to disasters. Now, those reforms are in jeopardy.
Hurricane Katrina forced major changes in how the country responds to disasters. Now, those reforms are in jeopardy.
Maps: New Orleans before & after Hurricane Katrina's floods
Over 1,000 people died in Louisiana as a result of Hurricane Katrina. The scope of the flooding – and the days-long struggle of those caught in it – became a defining event for the first part of the century.
Over 1,000 people died in Louisiana as a result of Hurricane Katrina. The scope of the flooding – and the days-long struggle of those caught in it – became a defining event for the first part of the century.
Hurricane Katrina: What happened on Aug. 29, 2005
On Aug. 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina made landfall in New Orleans, causing levee breaches that sparked massive flooding, displacing thousands. The natural disaster exposed flaws in the federal government’s response and the media’s coverage of the tragedy.
On Aug. 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina made landfall in New Orleans, causing levee breaches that sparked massive flooding, displacing thousands. The natural disaster exposed flaws in the federal government’s response and the media’s coverage of the tragedy.
Austin weather: Triple digit heat and rain chances
It's going to be another hot day and then it looks like you might need to consider some indoor plans for the weekend. Zack Shields has all the details in his full forecast.
It's going to be another hot day and then it looks like you might need to consider some indoor plans for the weekend. Zack Shields has all the details in his full forecast.
20 years ago, the National Weather Service issued its most chilling warning ever
The National Weather Service warned of severe destruction and uninhabitable conditions ahead of Hurricane Katrina's landfall.
The National Weather Service warned of severe destruction and uninhabitable conditions ahead of Hurricane Katrina's landfall.
Austin weather: 'Cold' front on the way!
Lots of showers and storms are bringing in a nice 'cold' front this weekend! Adaleigh Rowe has the details
Lots of showers and storms are bringing in a nice 'cold' front this weekend! Adaleigh Rowe has the details
Benefit rodeo set this Saturday to help flood victims in Sandy Creek community
It's been almost two months since the deadly 4th of July floods and the Sandy Creek community is still recovering. A benefit rodeo is scheduled for this weekend to help raise money for those impacted.
It's been almost two months since the deadly 4th of July floods and the Sandy Creek community is still recovering. A benefit rodeo is scheduled for this weekend to help raise money for those impacted.
Austin weather: No pop-up storms and heat is on
Sunshine domination today forcing highs near 100 in the shade. Factor in the humidity and it will feel more like 100 to 106 all afternoon long. Zack Shields talks about that and weekend storms in his full forecast.
Sunshine domination today forcing highs near 100 in the shade. Factor in the humidity and it will feel more like 100 to 106 all afternoon long. Zack Shields talks about that and weekend storms in his full forecast.
Austin weather: Triple digit heat not gone yet
If we don't hit 100 today, Zack Shields says we'll likely hit it tomorrow. He talks about that and rain chances as we head into the weekend in his full forecast.
If we don't hit 100 today, Zack Shields says we'll likely hit it tomorrow. He talks about that and rain chances as we head into the weekend in his full forecast.
Austin weather: Rain chances on the horizon
We have some rain chances for the weekend, but before that, a triple digit heat day. FOX 7 Austin's chief meteorologist Scott Fisher has more in his full forecast.
We have some rain chances for the weekend, but before that, a triple digit heat day. FOX 7 Austin's chief meteorologist Scott Fisher has more in his full forecast.
Canadian skyline appears scrambled due to spooky mirage
The strange sights come from the cold 53-degree waters of the Strait, interacting with the unusually hot weather gripping the Pacific Northwest this week.
The strange sights come from the cold 53-degree waters of the Strait, interacting with the unusually hot weather gripping the Pacific Northwest this week.
Austin weather: Isolated showers and storms
More clouds and humidity expected today with a slight chance of isolated showers and storms in the afternoon. With extra clouds the highs will stay below 100 and also below average. Leslie London has all the details in her full forecast.
More clouds and humidity expected today with a slight chance of isolated showers and storms in the afternoon. With extra clouds the highs will stay below 100 and also below average. Leslie London has all the details in her full forecast.
Austin weather: Slight chances for rain today
There's a chance we'll see some rain today but the chances increase in the coming days as we head into the Labor Day weekend. Zack Shields has all the details in his full forecast.
There's a chance we'll see some rain today but the chances increase in the coming days as we head into the Labor Day weekend. Zack Shields has all the details in his full forecast.
FEMA workers put on leave after warning cuts may lead to Katrina-type disaster
Some FEMA employees have been fired after warning that the Trump administration's drastic cuts could lead to a disaster similar to Hurricane Katrina.
Some FEMA employees have been fired after warning that the Trump administration's drastic cuts could lead to a disaster similar to Hurricane Katrina.
Austin weather: A cold front is on the way!
Central Texas could see some "cooler" temperatures this weekend as a cold front approaches. Scott Fisher has the latest details
Central Texas could see some "cooler" temperatures this weekend as a cold front approaches. Scott Fisher has the latest details
Texas bill to create flood warning sirens clears critical vote in House
Senate Bill 3 creates a grant program for warning sirens in communities that have a high risk of flooding.
Senate Bill 3 creates a grant program for warning sirens in communities that have a high risk of flooding.
Austin weather: Heat continues but rain possible
The hot spell rolls on with seasonal afternoon highs and there is a slight chance of rain mainly over our eastern counties late in the day. Leslie London has all the details in her full forecast.
The hot spell rolls on with seasonal afternoon highs and there is a slight chance of rain mainly over our eastern counties late in the day. Leslie London has all the details in her full forecast.
Austin weather: Slight chances for rain
We could see some precipitation in the area today. When and where? Zack Shields has all the details in his full forecast.
We could see some precipitation in the area today. When and where? Zack Shields has all the details in his full forecast.
Austin weather: Cooler temperatures???
We may see an end in sight for hot temperatures in Central Texas. Scott Fisher has the latest details
We may see an end in sight for hot temperatures in Central Texas. Scott Fisher has the latest details
Austin weather: Hot days and then rain chances
It's going to heat up for a few days before some storms may roll in. Zack Shields has all the details in his full forecast.
It's going to heat up for a few days before some storms may roll in. Zack Shields has all the details in his full forecast.