Thunderstorms prompt ground stop at Houston's William P. Hobby Airport
A ground stop has been issued for flights heading to Houston's William P. Hobby Airport due to thunderstorms. The stop is in effect from 3:13 PM to 4:30 PM CST on December 26, affecting departures from several major air traffic control centers. There is a medium probability (30-60%) of the ground stop being extended. Travelers should check with airlines for updates.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott activates emergency resources over severe weather threat
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has activated some of the state's emergency resources due to potential severe weather.
Houston severe Christmas Eve weather: Thunderstorm, tornado warning issued for Harris County
A couple of weather warnings have been issued for parts of the Houston-area on Christmas Eve.
50-foot waves forecast to slam Hawaii as 'The Eddie' surfing competition braces for 'biggest swells ever'
"The Eddie" competition requires consistent 40-foot or higher surf. If Sunday's event goes on as planned, it'll be only the 11th time it has happened since 1984.
Malibu fire prompts evacuations at Pepperdine University
Thousands of Southern California residents are under evacuation orders and warnings as firefighters battle a wildfire in Malibu.
Earthquakes increase at Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano; scientists note increased level of unrest
The summit region had gone from experiencing 10 earthquakes per day to 20 per day, officials said during their weekly update on the volcano.
Tropical Storm Sara could cause life threatening flooding in Honduras, dumps more than 20 inches of rain
Tropical Storm Sara is unleashing heavy rainfall in northeastern Honduras, with life-threatening flash flooding and mudslides anticipated through the weekend.
2 poll workers among those killed in Election Day flooding in Missouri
The storms and flooding in Missouri have left multiple people dead, including two poll workers.
Disturbance in the Caribbean likely to become Tropical Storm Rafael this week
Reasonable tracks for the end of the week range from west toward Mexico or Texas to north toward the Florida Panhandle.
Beloved 'Rainbow Bridge' in North Carolina honors lost pets washed away by Helene
The area was slammed by about 22.5 inches of rain from Helene during Sept. 24-28.
Could Tropical Storm Patty develop in Caribbean Sea after Halloween?
The next storm to receive a name in the Atlantic Basin – which includes the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico – will be called Patty.
Hurricane Milton photos: The impact on the Bay Area
Hurricane Milton hit Florida's Gulf coast as a major hurricane, causing devastation as it moved through the Tampa Bay area late Wednesday and early Thursday.
Hurricane Milton: Puppy rescued from rubble left behind by storm after owners go unaccounted for
Amid the devastation left by Hurricane Milton, a puppy named Benji was rescued Thursday morning from the rubble of what was once a home in a Florida mobile home retirement community. His owners are among those unaccounted for.



















