Lightning strike leaves giant, smoldering hole in street after storm

Video showed the aftermath of a lightning strike that left a 6-inch deep, 10-inch wide hole smoldering in the street in Massachusetts.

Heavy rain causes Houston police officer to crash while responding to call
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The officer was on his way to an "assault in progress" call. However, Friday night's heavy rain created some dangerous driving conditions and the officer lost control.

Biden gets hurricane season briefing at FEMA, doubles funding for extreme weather

President Joe Biden visited FEMA headquarters to receive a briefing on the 2021 hurricane season and preparedness efforts. He also announced plans to increase funding to better prepare for extreme weather.

Flood mitigation projects in Meyerland showing promise

The need for flood mitigation in places like Meyerland was indisputable. Fortunately, those improvements are in progress and Houston City Councilmember Abbie Kamin believes they're already helping.

Texans rush to get back-up generators installed at homes

People are rushing to try to get back up home generators installed before hurricane season. But installing one isn't quick. It's a long, involved process.

Why is FEMA offering so little to victims of the freeze?

Houstonians whose pipes burst in the freeze expecting to be made whole by FEMA may only receive $400 like one Northeast Houston family.

Texas Governor urges caution ahead of historic winter storm, says movement will be 'virtually impossible'

The National Weather Service issued winter storm warnings for almost all of Texas.  Snow, sleet, and/or freezing rain is expected throughout the region.  In addition, extremely cold temperatures are expected to reach historic lows.

No reported injuries after tornado hits Tallahassee airport

Emergency crews are assessing the damage at Tallahassee International Airport after a tornado swept through late this morning.

Waffle House feeds Ala. neighborhood after deadly tornado knocked out power

A Waffle House in Alabama turned to a propane-fueled flattop grill and set up shop outdoors after a deadly tornado left the area without power earlier this week.

NWS: Tornado caused storm damage in Texas City on Wednesday

According to National Weather Service, the storm that left destruction in Texas City has been given a preliminary rating of EF-1.

Hurricane Iota reaches Category 5 strength as it moves toward Central America

Hurricane Iota is now a dangerous Category 5 storm that is likely to bring catastrophic damage to the same part of Central America already battered this month by powerful Hurricane Eta.