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.
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.
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.
Rising temperatures lead to ongoing droughts across Texas
An "omega block" heat pattern has lead to extreme heat and an excessive drought across Texas.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Scope of catastrophic damage along Yellowstone River emerges as historic floodwaters recede
Montana National Guard says troops have rescued 87 people from floodwaters.
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.
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.
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.
Saharan dust could bring haze to Houston skies this weekend
Houston will experience possibly record heat this weekend and now Saharan Dust? Sadly, yes.
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.
