Seven ways climate change is already hitting Texans
Extreme weather events, water scarcity, risks of illness: Climate change is here, and it’s already affecting Texans.
Evacuations ordered, firefighter injured as fires scorch Texas landscape
Evacuations ordered for some residents in Taylor County, Texas, as the Mesquite Heat Fire burns 1,500 acres
Southern China sinkhole discovered, home to towering ancient trees
Experts have discovered a 'primative forest' growing at the base of the sinkhole.
Lightning kills cow ‘on the spot,’ prompting warning from farmer
“We are always saddened at a loss like this, but realize that events like this happen in nature,“ an Alabama farmer said.
16-year-old who drove through Texas tornado in red pickup truck joins 'Click It or Ticket' campaign
Riley Leon was driving his pickup truck home in March 2022 when he found himself in the middle of a tornado. Now, he is helping TxDOT remind every Texan to buckle up.
Laguna Niguel fire: More than a dozen multimillion-dollar mansions destroyed
Fire officials said at least 20 multimillion-dollar mansions have been destroyed after a fire erupted in Orange County. Laguna Niguel city officials said 900 homes are under evacuation orders.
Laguna Niguel resident returns to see neighborhood destroyed by fire: ‘It’s like a war zone here’
“It’s shocking to me to see their homes like this,” Fred Minager said in disbelief. “There’s nothing to salvage. There’s nothing. Everything is burned. I can’t even recognize it.”
Cleaner air leads to more hurricanes in the Atlantic, study finds
A new study links how many hurricanes form worldwide to air pollution levels. Wednesday's study from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says cleaner air in Europe and the United States is helping trigger a dramatic increase in the number of Atlantic hurricanes.
Yellowstone National Park rocked by 4.2-magnitude earthquake
Local reports said the earthquake was felt as far away as Cody, Wyoming and Bozeman, Montana.
Texas businesses, homeowners affected by tornado, severe storm can get help from SBA
The Small Business Administration has announced that it is opening a Disaster Loan Outreach Center in Elgin to assist those that suffered damage or economic injury due to severe storms and tornadoes.
Flash Flood Alley: Austin lies in the heart of Flash Flood Alley
The region of Texas is called Flash Flood Alley because of the area's steep terrain, shallow soil, and unusually high rainfall rates. Austin lies in the heart of Flash Flood Alley.
What makes thunderstorms so dangerous in Central Texas?
Spring can bring together all the ingredients for a perfect storm, creating lightning and hailstones. But how do these storms turn into such dangerous events?
Are tornadoes going to be more common in Central Texas?
Carissa Lehmkuhl spoke with meteorologist Carlo Falco to learn more about tornadoes, including a breakdown of the why's, how's, and what to expect from tornadoes going forward.
Bell County partners with United Way for 2-1-1 tornado assistance
Beginning May 6, the 2-1-1 helpline can be used both by residents looking for support and by volunteers and donors looking to contribute.
Watch vs. Warning: Here are the differences between these weather terms that could save your life
Let’s take a closer look at the difference between advisories, watches, warnings and emergencies. Knowing these terms can help you prepare for severe weather.
New Mexico governor asks Biden to declare disaster for wildfire
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is asking President Joe Biden to declare a disaster as firefighters scramble to clear brush, build fire lines and spray water to keep the largest blaze burning in the U.S. from destroying more homes.
Insurance policy likely won’t cover a natural disaster, unless you update it
While many people have homeowners insurance, there is one major problem experts say they see and that is gaps in coverage.
Benefit concert, dinner raises funds for families affected by Salado tornado
A benefit concert and dinner was held in Salado to raise funds for those affected by the EF-3 tornado that ripped through the town just weeks ago.
Risk of large wildfires in West Texas, Panhandle due to minimal rainfall
Texas A&M Forest Service has reduced the State Preparedness Level to Level 3 as the result of increased moisture across much of the state, as well as the decrease in wildfire activity and commitment of state and local resources to fires.
Wildfires erupt out West, prompting evacuations and emergency declarations
Wildfire has become a year-round threat in the West given changing conditions that include earlier snowmelt and rain coming later in the fall.