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How does Texas fare for weather-related power outages compared to the rest of the U.S.?
DALLAS — It may not surprise the millions of Texans who lost power during the 2021 winter storm, but Texas reported the most weather-related power outages in the country from 2000-2023, according to a new report from Climate Central. Texas reported 210 major weather-related power outages during that time,...
Texas Rainfall Brings Out ‘Toxic’ Worms that Regenerate When Chopped in Half
The recent excessive rainfall in the Houston area has brought an unexpected and toxic guest out of hiding: the hammerhead flatworm. These invasive worms, known for their distinctive hammer-shaped heads, emerge from their subterranean homes due to the massive amounts of precipitation. Danger Lurking in Your Yard. These flatworms can...
Triple-digit temperatures return to North Texas after the weekend
NORTH TEXAS – Another mild, cloudy weekend is in store for Dallas-Fort Worth.Friday through Sunday will have below-normal temperatures and spotty afternoon showers. Most precipitation will be to the east and southeast of Dallas-Fort Worth, closer to deeper moisture.Temperatures get into the low 80s by midday Friday with partly cloudy skies.The humidity will make it feel a few degrees hotter, but going on walks will still be tolerable. Highs will top out near 90 degrees Friday afternoon across Dallas-Fort Worth, but there's a temperature gradient from west to east. Western areas will see more sunshine while cloud cover will be thicker to the east, keeping temperatures cooler.Don't be surprised if there's a rumble of thunder this weekend. Spotty afternoon showers and storms are likely.Keep the outdoor plans though because most of North Texas will remain dry with a mix of sun and clouds.Take advantage of the below-normal temperatures for the next three days because the oven turns back on as high pressure builds over North Texas. Sunny skies and soaring temperatures are the hallmarks for next week. Heat advisories are also likely for late in the week as heat indices near 105 degrees or hotter.
South-Central Texas Weather: Heavy Rains and Flooding Risk Ahead
Austin, TX – Isolated to scattered showers and storms, along with below-average temperatures, are expected to continue through the weekend across south-central Texas. The National Weather Service in Austin-San Antonio reports that locally heavy rains may lead to isolated flooding. According to the latest forecast, today will see a...
Get Ready To Feel The Heat: Texas Weather About To Sizzle
Torrential rain is impacting parts of the Southeast Texas Gulf Coast this morning. In the past few hours, nearly eight inches of rain has fallen in Dickinson, just south of Houston, toward Galveston County. There is considerable street flooding, and all the water will take a while to drain. We almost had a waterspout/tornado issue near Baytown before 3 AM, too.
Tyler High coach ‘pleasantly pleased’ with Lions' improvement last season
TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - The Tyler High Lions are headed into a new district this season and Head Coach Rashaun Woods is hoping to build off the success from last year. “I was pleasantly pleased with how the guys worked,” said Woods. “The place that the Lions were in going into the season, and where we ended up at the end of the season was a tremendous improvement for the program and the community.”
Utility draws ire following hurricane
When Hurricane Beryl swept through southeast Texas on July 8, its damaging 80-mile-per-hour winds took down thousands of trees and knocked out much of the electricity system. More than 2.6 million Texas power customers went without electricity for days in the summer heat. In the days that followed the storm,...
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