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Severe Weather

With 81% of state under drought, several Southeast Texas counties impose burn bans

With 81% of state under drought, several Southeast Texas counties impose burn bans

This week, 81.18% of Texas is experiencing at least moderate drought, 43.83% in category Extreme or above.

4 days ago
Lake Mead: Drought-stricken reservoir near Vegas hits new lowest level since 1930s

Lake Mead: Drought-stricken reservoir near Vegas hits new lowest level since 1930s

The water level of Lake Mead, which was created in the 1930s with the completion of the Hoover Dam, continues to fall. It has dropped 180 feet since 1983.

6 days ago
Conserve water: City of Houston enters Stage 1 of drought contingency plan

Conserve water: City of Houston enters Stage 1 of drought contingency plan

With a significant drop in annual rainfall amounts and above-average daily temperatures, Houstonians are now being asked to conserve water.

6 days ago
Rising temperatures lead to ongoing droughts across Texas

Rising temperatures lead to ongoing droughts across Texas

An "omega block" heat pattern has lead to extreme heat and an excessive drought across Texas.

June 20
Boy, 5, dies after being left in hot vehicle for hours; mom thought he was in house, HCSO says

Boy, 5, dies after being left in hot vehicle for hours; mom thought he was in house, HCSO says

A child has died after being left inside a vehicle for two to three hours in northeast Houston, according to Harris County Sheriff's Office.

June 20
Sweltering streets: Hundreds of homeless die in extreme heat across US

Sweltering streets: Hundreds of homeless die in extreme heat across US

“If 130 homeless people were dying in any other way it would be considered a mass casualty event,” said Kristie L. Ebi, a professor of global health at the University of Washington.

June 20
Excessive heat blamed for thousands of Kansas cattle deaths

Excessive heat blamed for thousands of Kansas cattle deaths

The state is aware of at least 2,000 cattle deaths in the southwest region, but that number could be higher.

June 16
Texas drought worsens with 80% of state affected; Houston area sees extreme conditions

Texas drought worsens with 80% of state affected; Houston area sees extreme conditions

The greater Houston area is seeing extreme drought conditions. The overall hot pattern affecting Texas and low amounts of rain are likely to persist into the near future, meaning drought conditions could worsen.

June 16
Scope of catastrophic damage along Yellowstone River emerges as historic floodwaters recede

Scope of catastrophic damage along Yellowstone River emerges as historic floodwaters recede

Montana National Guard says troops have rescued 87 people from floodwaters.

June 16
New U.S. Drought monitor shows 80% of Texas in drought
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New U.S. Drought monitor shows 80% of Texas in drought

The overall hot pattern affecting Texas and low amounts of rain are likely to persist into the near future, meaning drought conditions could worsen.

June 16
Yellowstone National Park: Floods leave landscape 'dramatically changed'

Yellowstone National Park: Floods leave landscape 'dramatically changed'

Park officials say over 10,000 visitors left the nation’s oldest national park after historic flooding tore through the area, washing out bridges and roads.

June 15
106 million Americans in 24 states at risk as dangerous heat wave expands

106 million Americans in 24 states at risk as dangerous heat wave expands

Well-above-average temperatures are expected from the central Rockies across the Plains and into the lower and mid-Mississippi, Tennessee and lower Ohio valleys.

June 13
Tropical Weather Forecast - June 11, 2022
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Tropical Weather Forecast - June 11, 2022

All remains calm in the tropics as another batch of Saharan Dust moves across the Atlantic. This will continue to suppress tropical activity through the next several days.

June 11
Homeless outreach teams offering help to Houstonians in need ahead of heat advisory
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Homeless outreach teams offering help to Houstonians in need ahead of heat advisory

More than 3,000 Houstonians are experiencing homelessness even as the city faces dangerously high temperatures.

June 10
Houston activates city’s emergency plans amid record-breaking heat
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Houston activates city’s emergency plans amid record-breaking heat

The city's heat emergency plan was activated Friday afternoon, and cooling centers will be available for anyone that needs to escape the record-breaking heat.

June 10
Homeless outreach teams offering help to Houstonians in need ahead of heat advisory

Homeless outreach teams offering help to Houstonians in need ahead of heat advisory

More than 3,000 Houstonians are experiencing homelessness even as the city faces dangerously high temperatures.

June 10
Saharan dust could bring haze to Houston skies this weekend

Saharan dust could bring haze to Houston skies this weekend

Houston will experience possibly record heat this weekend and now Saharan Dust? Sadly, yes.

June 10
Staying safe as Houston temperatures climb into the triple digits

Staying safe as Houston temperatures climb into the triple digits

FOX 26’s Natalie Hee shares how experts are encouraging residents to beat the heat.

June 9
City of Houston activates Public Health Heat Emergency Plan
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City of Houston activates Public Health Heat Emergency Plan

A heat advisory is headed to Houston and cooling Centers will be opening for those in need. FOX 26’s Damali Keith shares more.

June 9
New technology prepares first responders for 2022 hurricane season
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New technology prepares first responders for 2022 hurricane season

We’re one week into hurricane season, and while there are currently no active storms headed our way, we know now is the time to prepare.

June 8
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