Severe weather strikes Greater Houston area
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It was a terrifying start to Wednesday for so many people as powerful storms moved through the area in the early morning hours leaving noticeable damage behind. Here's a look at some of the damage from Katy to Dickinson.

March marks 10th straight month as the hottest on record, scientists say

Climate scientists connect most of the record hot temperatures to human-caused climate change like carbon dioxide and methane emissions created by burning coal and natural gas.

Houston weather: FOX 26 Storm Alert Day issued for Thursday

Thursday is once again another FOX 26 Storm Alert Day. That means conditions are favorable for the development of threatening weather that could cause some disruptions to your Thursday outdoor plans.

Where, how often does lightning strike in US? New report explains

A research team used six years of data from the National Lightning Detection Network to study where and how often lightning strikes occur in the U.S.

Texas wildfires force brief shutdown of US nuclear weapons facility

Texas wildfires forced the temporary shutdown of Pantex, the U.S. main assembly and disassembly site for its atomic bombs.

Why is it so hot?

These three things may explain why the U.S. is experiencing such warmer weather.

Which US counties are most at risk of tornado damage?

The central and southern U.S. have the highest tornado risk, according to FEMA, but major cities have the highest total expected dollar loss.

Extreme weather, flooding influencing where millions in US decide to live, research shows

As people choose different areas to move to and try to get away from flooding hazards, storms with relentless precipitation are continuing to impact several U.S. regions, and it’s taking its toll on infrastructure.