Texas DPS teams practice for COVID-19 hurricane rescues in Smithville
The teams are also having to learn something new: how to rescue people during a viral outbreak.
Texas' Tropical Storm Cristobal response complicated by COVID-19
The governor, along with the directors of Texas DPS and State Emergency Management were told the storm will strengthen. By late Sunday or early Monday, it could bring heavy rain and strong winds; mainly to East Texas.
Gov. Abbott holds press conference on hurricane preparedness
Tropical Depression Cristobal is currently forming in the Gulf, and according to the Governor's Office, has the potential to impact parts of Texas as it is expected to regain strength.
Facebook looks to empower Texas communities for 2020 hurricane season
Facebook will provide tools for law enforcement and emergency services to share critical information to those who may be in the path of an oncoming storm.
Bertha weakens to tropical depression, brings heavy rainfall to the Carolinas
Hurricane season officially begins June 1.
Tropical Storm Arthur inches closer to the US, expected to bring thunderstorms to Central Florida
Arthur comes about two weeks before the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season begins, making it the sixth straight year that a named storm developed before the season's official start.
Tropical Storm Arthur forms in Atlantic; first named storm of season
Tropical Storm Arthur formed off the coast of Florida on Saturday, making it the sixth straight year for a named storm to develop before the official June 1 start of the Atlantic hurricane season.
Forecasters predict 'above average' 2020 Atlantic hurricane season
With the start of hurricane season now less than two months away, researchers believe we could see "above average" activity in the tropics.
National Hurricane Center: List of 2020 hurricane names
Hurricane season begins on June 1 and lasts through November 30.
President Trump signs disaster declaration freeing up federal funds
The declaration means residents can apply for individual assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Emaciated dog found alive under debris 3 weeks after Hurricane Dorian
A search and rescue team found a dog buried under debris in the Bahamas, over three weeks after Hurricane Dorian ravaged the islands.
Today's forecast from the FOX 7 Weather team
Today's forecast from the FOX 7 Weather team.
Jerry, Karen and Lorenzo: 3 tropical systems are churning in the Atlantic
Tropical storms Jerry and Lorenzo and tropical depression Karen are all churning over different parts of the Atlantic Ocean.
Be prepared for the next disaster, how to become a disaster volunteer
After recent flooding from Imelda, many Texans are questioning how they can help their affected neighbors.
Hutto ISD cancels football game with Houston Lamar
The high school football game between Hutto ISD and Houston Lamar has been cancelled.
‘Mattress Mack’ opens up Houston furniture store to flood victims again as Imelda soaks the region
A Houston businessman known as “Mattress Mack” opened his massive furniture store to victims affected by severe flooding caused by Tropical Storm Imelda.
‘They are forming like roaches’: 6 storms over Atlantic, Pacific regions tie a modern record
There were six active storm systems in the Atlantic and Eastern Pacific regions earlier this week, tying a record for the number of combined storms in both areas, according to the National Hurricane Center.
Governor Abbott declares state of disaster in 13 counties
Texas Governor Greg Abbot has declared a state of disaster in 13 counties as the remnants of Imelda moves through the state. A flash flood emergency has been reported for several greater Houston-area counties Thursday morning.
'It's bad': Imelda soaks east Texas
Forecasters warned that Imelda could bring up to 35 inches of rain in some areas of Texas through Friday. The storm system also brought the risk of severe weather and prompted tornado warnings Thursday morning in the areas hit hardest by flooding.
Dog finds forever home after being abandoned in Panhandle during Hurricane Michael
Thom Sousa wanted to help after Hurricane Michael hit the Florida Panhandle, but wasn't sure how. Then the Largo SPCA provided a way that touched his heart forever: He met Stella.