Hurricane season update: Invest 90L being tracked along Texas Gulf coast
The first invest of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is being tracked along the Texas coast.
Gov. Abbott activates state emergency operations center for 24-hour response to Texas flood threat
Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered the state's Emergency Operations Center to begin round-the-clock operations and has activated a sweeping array of emergency resources as a protracted threat of severe weather…
Tropical disturbance in Gulf carries 50% chance of development, poses heavy flood risk to Texas
Weather forecasters are monitoring a weather disturbance over northeastern Mexico that carries a 50% chance of developing into a tropical cyclone over the next week, according to an update from…
Flash flooding strands drivers on I-35 in Waco
Overnight heavy rain in Central Texas caused severe flash flooding that completely submerged all lanes of Interstate 35 in Waco, leaving multiple drivers stranded on the highway before state troopers…
Gov. Abbott activates state emergency resources ahead of severe weather, flash flood threats
Gov. Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to activate state emergency response resources ahead of a multi-day threat of severe weather and flash flooding across much…
Teen hiker dies from heat-related illness at Grand Canyon National Park
An 18-year-old hiker died after suffering heat-related distress in Grand Canyon National Park. Here's what to know.
Wildfires are reversing years of progress on US ozone pollution, study finds
New research shows that increasingly intense wildfires are making the U.S. smoggier again.
Heat map: Here’s who’s least likely to have air conditioning
As summer temperatures climb, new Census Bureau data reveals that access to air conditioning isn't equal across all counties.
Katy-area house fire possibly sparked by lightning
Crews were at the home minutes after the 911 call Tuesday and saw flames rising through the roof.
UN says next five years to smash heat records
A new report from the United Nations weather agency gives a 75% chance that the next five years will see higher temperatures, underscoring the rapid pace of climate change.