Austin, a top tourist destination, is known for its vibrant culture and stunning Hill Country landscapes, and understanding the weather is key to enjoying it all. Austin’s location in Central Texas means it can experience a wide range of weather conditions, from scorching summers to rare ice storms. The increased wildfire risk in 2026 adds … Read more
Welcome to your Houston Severe Weather Center, serving the nation’s third-largest city. Houston is a place where record-breaking storms and devastating floods are a reality. From the catastrophic deluge of Hurricane Harvey in 2017 to the recent flash floods of May 2024, our city faces some of the most intense weather in the country. To … Read more
What is a super El Niño? New ECMWF forecast shows 100% chance of record 2026 event. See state-by-state weather impacts for Texas, Florida, Georgia and Illinois.
HOUSTON: A bright daytime fireball and powerful sonic boom over the Houston metropolitan area late Saturday afternoon have been confirmed as a meteor event, according to the American Meteor Society (AMS) and multiple eyewitness reports. The meteor exploded over the northern Houston metro at 4:39 p.m. CDT, sending a shock wave that rattled homes and … Read more
A deepening trough out west and a strong fetch of Gulf moisture will help fire up some big-time rainfall. This isn’t your typical passing shower—we’re talking rain events with over an inch possible in roughly a day’s time for the higher-risk areas. Some locations could see even more if convection ramps up. A significant rainfall … Read more
The World Meteorological Organization has certified a new world record for the longest lightning strike on record, a single bolt that measured 515 miles in length. The flash occurred on October 22, 2017, within a massive mesoscale convective system (MCS) that extended across the Central Plains of the United States. While the majority of the … Read more
As a meteorologist, my heart sinks when I see the devastation caused by events like the recent catastrophic flooding in Texas, which has tragically claimed over 50 lives, with many still missing, including 30 or more girls from a summer camp along the Guadalupe River. In the wake of such a disaster, it’s natural for … Read more
The water level in Lake Texoma is currently high due to recent heavy rains in the region. As of May 6, 2025, at 2:00 PM CDT, the pool elevation was 632.47 feet, which is 16.75 feet above normal and 15.47 feet into the flood pool. The conservation pool elevation is 617.00 feet, and the top … Read more
Fire Danger for Thursday, March 20 To Saturday Dry and windy conditions will continue into the weekend. Sunday afternoon, a front will bring the chance for rain mainly east of I-35. A few storms may be strong to severe. Be on the lookout for our daily forecast the next couple days for any updates regarding … Read more
As we anticipate the 2024 solar eclipse, weather considerations become a crucial part of planning for the best viewing experience. The eclipse’s path of totality, stretching from Texas to Maine, promises a spectacular view, but only if the weather cooperates. Temperature fluctuations are common during an eclipse, with the sun’s warmth being momentarily blocked by … Read more