What are the worst times to travel home on Labor Day?

The Labor Day holiday weekend is coming to an end, and the last thing you want is to ruin that relaxed and refreshed feeling after taking one last summer vacation by getting stuck in heavy traffic on your way home.

Blue Ridge Parkway reopens critical stretch just ahead of fall foliage season

Damage caused by a landslide near Devil’s Courthouse was repaired, making an 85-mile stretch from Asheville down to the southern end of the Parkway continuous once again.

Austin weather: Morning forecast for August 31
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A soggy forecast for the rest of your Labor Day weekend. FOX 7 Austin Meteorologist Adaleigh Rowe has your forecast.

Austin weather: Cold front is almost here!
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A cold front is coming along with some showers and storms this weekend! Scott Fisher has the latest details

Austin weather: Expect some rain this weekend
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It's going to be a hot day but then things will cool down as some storms are expected. Zack Shields has all the details in his full forecast.

How hurricane forecasting has changed since Katrina

Since Katrina, hurricane forecasting has improved "in almost every way imaginable," according to experts.

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.

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.

Austin weather: Triple digit heat and rain chances
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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.

Austin weather: 'Cold' front on the way!
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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.

Austin weather: No pop-up storms and heat is on
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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
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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
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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.

Austin weather: Isolated showers and storms
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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.