Central Texas timeline shows when severe thunderstorms, flash flooding could hit

Central Texas timeline shows when severe thunderstorms, flash flooding could hit

AUSTIN, Texas — A slow-moving area of low pressure is bringing rain and allowing for a chance of severe thunderstorms and flash flooding through the day on Wednesday in Central Texas.  kvue A Flash Flood Watch is in effect for Blanco, Burnet, Gillespie, Hays, Llano, Travis and Williamson counties from Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening. Rainfall amounts of one to three inches will be possible through Wednesday night, with isolated amounts of 4 to 6…

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News 2 Know: Severe weather sweeps southeast Texas, ringleader in man's death executed and more

News 2 Know: Severe weather sweeps southeast Texas, ringleader in man's death executed and more

Welcome to Wednesday.  Today is also National Administrative Professionals’ Day. It is a day to recognize the work of secretaries, administrative assistants, receptionists and other administrative support professionals. Today’s Weather Look for murky weather today. Expect lots of clouds with scattered showers and storms possible. The truly nasty weather arrives tonight in the form of severe storms. VIDEO: Britta has your forecast Don’t forget! You can keep track of the radar and forecast throughout the day at…

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Weather Alert: Severe weather threat for Houston area starting at 7 p.m.

HOUSTON — Flooding is currently underway in the Dallas area where heavy rain is pushing through. Several cars are underwater in the garage at Dallas Love Field. HOUSTON WEATHER UPDATE: Dry Wednesday morning, but that will change in the late evening hours. The KHOU 11 Weather Team is monitoring a slight risk for some of these storms to be severe. The latest update to the severe weather threat now includes Houston and our entire viewing…

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Flooding leaves vehicles underwater at Dallas Love Field parking garage

Flooding leaves vehicles underwater at Dallas Love Field parking garage

DALLAS — After North Texas experienced heavy all-night rain, flooding issues at Dallas Love Field’s parking garage caused at least a dozen vehicles submerged in water. Many travelers arriving in Dallas will likely see damage to their cars. At least a dozen cars parked at Garage A, Row C, Level 1 had water up to the roofs of the vehicles. A City of Dallas truck was at the scene trying to drain the water from…

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WATCH LIVE: Flooding in Dallas garage | Rain, storms on the way to Houston

WATCH LIVE: Flooding in Dallas garage | Rain, storms on the way to Houston

HOUSTON — Flooding is currently underway in the Dallas area where heavy rain is pushing through. Several cars are partially under water in the garage at Dallas Love Field. Watch live video above and view Houston’s forecast below. HOUSTON WEATHER UPDATE: Dry Wednesday morning, but that will change in the late evening hours. The KHOU 11 Weather Team is monitoring a slight risk for some of these storms to be severe. The latest update to…

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Vermont and federal officials to verify flood damage

Vermont and federal officials to verify flood damage

WHITE RIVER JUNCTION, Vt. The state of Vermont says it will be working with the Federal Emergency Management Agency to verify damage caused by last week’s flooding. Representatives of Vermont Emergency Management and the Vermont Agency of Transportation are expected to meet with FEMA officials Wednesday morning in White River Junction. The team plans to travel to communities in seven counties affected by the April 15 flooding caused by rain and snow melt that damaged…

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Animal rescue takes in 200 additional animals

Animal rescue takes in 200 additional animals

AUSTIN, Texas (FOX 7 Austin) – The Austin Wildlife Rescue has taken in hundreds of animals due to recent storms and is on track to surpass last year’s rescue count in just the first four months of 2019. Hayley Hudnall, executive director of Austin Wildlife Rescue, says each storm that swept through central Texas has added an extra 100 to 150 animals that they wouldn’t have gotten otherwise. Ausin Wildlife Rescue’s rehabilitation center just opened…

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More big hurricanes are coming, and North Carolina needs to prepare, a new report says

More big hurricanes are coming, and North Carolina needs to prepare, a new report says

The Carolinas’ costliest hurricanes Hurricane Florence swept into the Carolinas in 2018 and caused extensive damage in both states. Florence set a record for the costliest storm to hit the Carolinas. Here’s a look at other costly hurricanes. By × Hurricane Florence swept into the Carolinas in 2018 and caused extensive damage in both states. Florence set a record for the costliest storm to hit the Carolinas. Here’s a look at other costly hurricanes. By…

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Save money while preparing for emergencies

Save money while preparing for emergencies

AUSTIN, Texas (FOX 26) — The weekend of April 27 until April 29 is a great time to add to your emergency kit and gather supplies you may need for the upcoming hurricane season since Texas sales tax will be waived on many of those items. “The offseason is the best time to prepare for hurricane season,” says FOX 26 News Meteorologist John Dawson. “Look through your supplies and then look through the list of items…

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Travis County to be under Flash Flood Watch

Travis County to be under Flash Flood Watch

AUSTIN, Texas (FOX 7 Austin) – The National Weather Service of Austin/San Antonio has issued a Flash Flood Watch for south central Texas, including Austin and Travis County, ahead of Wednesday’s expected storms. The watch names seven counties as of 2:38 p.m. in the watch: Blanco, Burnet, Gillespie, Hays, Llano, Travis and Williamson, and includes the cities of Llano, Burnet, Georgetown, Fredericksburg, Blanco, San Marcos and Austin. The watch is in effect from 7 a.m. April…

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Tree-removal company to pay $20K in fines for price gouging after hurricane

Tree-removal company to pay $20K in fines for price gouging after hurricane

Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter Hurricane Florence uprooted a tree on Brooklyn Street in Navassa on Sept. 14, 2018. (Photo: Ofc. S. Solari/Navassa PD) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Another tree removal company must pay restitution and thousands in fines for price gouging a Wilmington homeowner after Hurricane Florence. Attorney General Josh Stein won a judgment against Alva Wilson Lewis of Lexington who does business under the names A1 Tree & Storm Relief, A1 Tree and…

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City of Houston offers cash for Hurricane Harvey recovery

City of Houston offers cash for Hurricane Harvey recovery

HOUSTON — The City of Houston’s housing recovery programs comprise more than $1 billion in funds for people affected by the catastrophic flooding. The programs include tens of thousands of dollars for homeowner or homebuyer assistance, help for single- or multifamily programs, public services and economic revitalization. Some avenues of help include repairing or reconstructing damaged property, reimbursements on repairs or even buy-outs or relocation. For more information, visit recovery.houstontx.gov Additionally, Harris County has offered…

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Five points for the Hurricanes going into Game 7

Five points for the Hurricanes going into Game 7

Carolina’s Sebastian Aho (20) congratulates Petr Mrazek (34) after the Carolina Hurricanes’ 5-2 victory over the Washington Capitals at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C., Monday, April 22, 2019. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com 1. TRYING TO MAKE SVECH HAPPEN All signs point to Andrei Svechnikov being back in the lineup Wednesday night for Game 7. It still seems like a quick turnaround, but he’s now more than a week removed from the concussion he suffered in Game…

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NWS: Severe storms could bring flooding, chance of hail to Hill Country

NWS: Severe storms could bring flooding, chance of hail to Hill Country

Severe storms are expected in San Antonio on April 24, 2019. Hail is a possibility along with the severe rainfall. Severe storms are expected in San Antonio on April 24, 2019. Hail is a possibility along with the severe rainfall. Photo: National Weather Service Photo: National Weather Service Image 1 of / 14 Caption Close Image 1 of 14 Severe storms are expected in San Antonio on April 24, 2019. Hail is a possibility along…

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Severe weather possible Wednesday night into Thursday

Severe weather possible Wednesday night into Thursday

HOUSTON – Cloudy, cool and quiet weather Wednesday morning will give way to stormy weather Wednesday evening A strong upper-level system will push through Wednesday night into Thursday morning. Thunderstorms rolling through could turn severe, producing hail and strong winds. Although an isolated tornado can’t be ruled out, the main severe weather threat will be hail and gusty winds. With 2 to 4 inches of rain expected, isolated street flooding could happen. Storm timing is…

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