Calm before the storm: Severe weather possible Thursday morning

Calm before the storm: Severe weather possible Thursday morning

HOUSTON – Wednesday is the calm before the storm for the Houston area. Expect mainly cloudy skies with warm and humid conditions. Although stray showers are possible, the main event will not arrive until early Thursday morning. A line of strong storms will push through between 3 a.m. and noon Thursday. Isolated storms within this line could become severe. The threat for severe weather is marginal to slight — less than a 15% chance — but it is…

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Franklin residents assess damage

Franklin residents assess damage

FRANKLIN, Texas (FOX 7 Austin) – Residents in Franklin continue to assess damage after the city in Robertson County was hit hard by storms. It comes as more severe weather could hit the area as well parts of Central Texas. Franklin is located about 100 miles northeast of Austin. A massive cleanup is underway as the city was hit by an EF-3 tornado over the weekend which destroyed 55 homes, two churches and a handful…

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NWS: Tornadoes, 'very large' hail, 60+ mph winds possible Wednesday

NWS: Tornadoes, 'very large' hail, 60+ mph winds possible Wednesday

Tornadoes, “very large” hail and severe wind is possible Wednesday in South Central Texas, according to the National Weather Service. Tornadoes, “very large” hail and severe wind is possible Wednesday in South Central Texas, according to the National Weather Service. Photo: National Weather Service Photo: National Weather Service Image 1 of / 18 Caption Close Image 1 of 18 Tornadoes, “very large” hail and severe wind is possible Wednesday in South Central Texas, according to…

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Full Show: Strategies To Mitigate Flooding, And Starting A Business In Houston (April 16, 2019)

Full Show: Strategies To Mitigate Flooding, And Starting A Business In Houston (April 16, 2019)

Houston Matters begins at noon on 88.7FM or listen online. Join the discussion at 713-440-8870, talk@houstonmatters.org or @HoustonMatters. On Tuesday’s Houston Matters: Growth in the greater Houston area has driven more runoff and an inability for the land to absorb water at a rate that outpaces current detention, drainage, and development regulations. That’s according to two new reports from the Greater Houston Flood Mitigation Consortium explain. We learn their recommendations. Also this hour: In August…

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Afghan officials: Heavy rains, floods kill 5 more people

Afghan officials: Heavy rains, floods kill 5 more people

KABUL, Afghanistan — Afghan officials say at least five more people have been killed and 17 are missing as a new wave of heavy rains and flooding swept across the country’s western Herat province. Hamid Mubarez, disaster and humanitarian affairs director in Herat, says the 17 were last heard of while traveling in a van on Monday in the district of Obey. The country’s disaster ministry says heavy rains and flooding have hit 16 of…

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Photo Gallery: Hurricanes vs Capitals | April 15, 2019

Photo Gallery: Hurricanes vs Capitals | April 15, 2019

Carolina Hurricanes fans Jennifer Shannon, Jack Shannon, Rob Simora, and Trevor Simora celebrate after a third period goal by Carolina’s Dougie Hamilton on Monday, April 15, 2019 at the PNC Arena on Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com Natalie Miller of Youngsville cheers on fans arriving before the Carolina Hurricanes’ game against the Washington Capitals at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C., Monday, April 15, 2019. Miller has been a season ticket holder since 2006. Ethan Hyman…

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Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind’Amour following win over Washington: ‘I’m really proud of this group’

Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind’Amour following win over Washington: ‘I’m really proud of this group’

Carolina Hurricanes Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind’Amour following win over Washington: ‘I’m really proud of this group’ By April 15, 2019 11:49 PM Carolina Hurricanes’ coach Brind’Amour talks with the media following the Hurricanes’ 5-0 win

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Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind’Amour on fight between Ovechkin and Svechnikov: ‘I’m still sick to my stomach about it’

Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind’Amour on fight between Ovechkin and Svechnikov: ‘I’m still sick to my stomach about it’

Carolina Hurricanes Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind’Amour on fight between Ovechkin and Svechnikov: ‘I’m still sick to my stomach about it’ By April 15, 2019 11:11 PM Hurricanes’ coach Brind’Amour talks with the media about the fight between Svechnikov and Ovechkin following the Hurricanes’ 5-0 win.

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Hurricanes rout Caps 5-0 in 1st home playoff game since ’09

Hurricanes rout Caps 5-0 in 1st home playoff game since ’09

Carolina Hurricanes’ Warren Foegele (13), right, and Washington Capitals’ Jakub Vrana (13), of the Czech Republic, skate during the first period of Game 3 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series in Raleigh, N.C., Monday, April 15, 2019. Gerry Broome AP Photo RALEIGH, N.C. Rookie forward Warren Foegele had two goals and an assist, Petr Mrazek earned his fourth career postseason shutout and the Carolina Hurricanes won their first home playoff game in a decade,…

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Hurricanes blank Caps 5-0 in 1st home playoff game since ’09

Hurricanes blank Caps 5-0 in 1st home playoff game since ’09

Carolina Hurricanes’ Warren Foegele (13) scores against Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (70) while Capitals’ Lars Eller (20) defends during the second period of Game 3 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series in Raleigh, N.C., Monday, April 15, 2019. Gerry Broome AP Photo RALEIGH, N.C. Rookie forward Warren Foegele had two goals and an assist, Petr Mrazek earned his fourth career postseason shutout and the Carolina Hurricanes won their first home playoff game in…

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An emotional and cathartic Hurricanes victory, but at what cost?

An emotional and cathartic Hurricanes victory, but at what cost?

Hurricanes dominate Capitals in Game 3 Check out photos from game 3 as the Carolina Hurricanes dominate the Washington Capitals 5-0 in the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs. By × Check out photos from game 3 as the Carolina Hurricanes dominate the Washington Capitals 5-0 in the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs. By Roar after roar after roar, the building shook with fury and anger. Secure in a comfortable lead, the Carolina Hurricanes took out their frustration,…

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She cut into the Masters for tornado updates — and got death threats, meterologist says

She cut into the Masters for tornado updates — and got death threats, meterologist says

A meteorologist said she received death threats after breaking into the final round of the Masters for a split-screen report about tornadoes. Twitter Screen Grab A meteorologist said she received death threats after breaking into coverage of the Masters tournament Sunday with information about a potential tornado. During Tiger Woods’ comeback win, viewers watching golf in the Atlanta area were interrupted by a storm update from WGCL meteorologist Ella Dorsey, according to Bleacher Report. Dorsey…

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FOX 26 Digital News Brief for April 15, 2019

FOX 26 Digital News Brief for April 15, 2019

Hundreds of firefighters battled a blaze at the famed Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris.  Police have identified two women whose bodies were found in the “Killing Fields” decades ago. Two Texas towns are looking at major clean-up after they were struck by separate tornadoes. Mayor Sylvester Turner met with the Houston Professional Fire Fighters’ Association to discuss the implementation of Proposition B.

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Hail storms bring thousands in damages – and schemes – to San Antonio

Hail storms bring thousands in damages – and schemes – to San Antonio

SAN ANTONIO — In ten short minutes, Phillip Hinojosa racked up thousands of dollars in damages. “I was like ‘holy moly!’” he said. “You could hear the hail hitting the side of the house. It just showed up and BAM – and left.” Hinojosa is one of the many property owners hit hard with hail Saturday morning. If he’s not careful, his repair bills could become even more costly. “I’ve received no less than eight…

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