Texas AG warns of price gouging, scams as tropical storms approach Gulf Coast

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is reminding Texans to look out for price gouging and scams as two tropical storms approach the U.S. Gulf Coast.

Streets flooded in Jamaica as Tropical Storm Laura passes through Caribbean
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Streets were flooded in Kingston, Jamaica, as Tropical Storm Laura made its way through the Caribbean on August 23, according to local media reports. The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) reported flooding in the Mandela Terrace, Marverley and Chelsea Avenue areas of Kingston. Credit: @Imi_Dee via Storyful

California inmates battling wildfires despite COVID-19, early releases 

Inmate firefighters feel they've been forgotten by the California Department of Corrections and forced to keep battling wildfires as prisoners convicted of similar or more serious crimes are let out of prison early amid the coronavirus pandemic.

70-year-old man found dead; wildfires rage through Northern California

The Santa Cruz fire is one of three “complexes,” or groups of fires, burning on all sides of the San Francisco Bay Area. All were started by lightning.

What is the Fujiwhara Effect? Your questions explained

You may have heard something regarding the Fujiwhara Effect discussed in the past couple of days as two storms, that are expected to become hurricanes move into the Gulf of Mexico. 

Making a disaster plan for your pets ahead of storms

Keeping your family safe during storms is the most important thing to do, and that also includes your pets.

How to be financially prepared for a storm

A few tips on how to prep you and your family for a tropical storm financially.

California’s Death Valley hits 130 degrees, could be among hottest ever

The National Weather Service tweeted Sunday that the temperature in Death Valley on Sunday hit 130 degrees, which, if confirmed, would be the hottest temperature officially verified since July 1913 in Death Valley.

Isaias leaves at least 8 dead and millions without power as it rips through East Coast

At least eight people were killed as Tropical Storm Isaias battered the U.S. East Coast with rain and fierce winds after making landfall as a hurricane in North Carolina.

Effects of Hurricane Hanna seen at Stewart Beach in Galveston
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FOX 26 Reporter Chelsea Edwards speaks with some people watching the weather conditions in Galveston as Hurricane Hanna moves toward south Texas.

Tropical depression 3 forms in Gulf, time to get ready is now

There is a Tropical Depression in the Gulf of Mexico on the first day of Hurricane Season, now Harris County officials are taking action to be prepared.