Tropical Depression 10 forms in Atlantic

Tropical Depression 10 forms in Atlantic

TAMPA, Fla. (FOX 13) – Hurricane Humberto continues to gain strength out in the Atlantic, but the new Tropical Depression 10 may be of more interest to meteorologists here in Florida. As of the midday Tuesday update, Hurricane Humberto had reached Category 2 strength with winds of 100 mph. The storm should remain on an east-northeast path out to sea and degenerate into a non-tropical low over the weekend, with rip currents on the East…

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Austin one of top 15 metropolitan areas with wildfire risk: Report

Austin one of top 15 metropolitan areas with wildfire risk: Report

AUSTIN, Texas — According to researchers from CoreLogic, when it comes to wildfire risks, the Austin area is ranked fifth in the western parts of the U.S. The report said that almost 54,000 people in Central Texas live somewhere that has a high risk for wildfires. The researchers estimate that if a wildfire actually did happen in these areas, it could cause more than $16 billion in damages. RELATED:  Bastrop State Park employees reflect on…

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Austin Ranks In The Top Five Cities In The U.S. For Potential Wildfire Damage

Austin Ranks In The Top Five Cities In The U.S. For Potential Wildfire Damage

A new report from a California-based market research firm finds that Austin ranks fifth in a list of cities facing the highest reconstruction costs due to potential wildfire damage. Researchers with CoreLogic found that 53,984 Austin residents live within an area designated as having a high-to-extreme wildfire risk, representing the potential for roughly $16 billion in reconstruction costs. The four cities outpacing Austin are all in California – Los Angeles, Riverside, San Diego and Sacramento….

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Wind damage reported as storm rips through Luling

Wind damage reported as storm rips through Luling

LULING, Texas — Residents have reported substantial wind damage after a storm ripped through Caldwell County on Tuesday afternoon. Pictures shared to the Lockhart-Caldwell County Discussion Group on Facebook showed damage to the Coachway Inn in Luling. Photos show damage to the roof of the motel and another nearby structure, as well as leaning powerlines and a toppled truck cab. Rodney Forcey Lockhart-Caldwell County Discussion Group has 9,771 members. This is an open group and…

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Move Over/Slow Down for utility vehicles in Texas

Move Over/Slow Down for utility vehicles in Texas

AUSTIN, Texas (FOX 7 Austin) – Drivers in Texas are now going to have to move over and slow down for utility vehicles that are stopped on the side of the road restoring power or performing other work.  The new law went into effect Sunday, September 1. Move Over/Slow Down require motorists traveling on multi-lane roadways to, when practical, merge away from a vehicle working on the side of the highway to provide an empty travel…

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Texas couple thankful to be alive after living..

Texas couple thankful to be alive after living..

PLANO, Texas (FOX 4) – “For the first time in all my years, I thought, I might die. We might not get out of this,” said Linda Becker. Becker and Russ Meinert had a dreamy few days on a friend’s boat in the Bahamas, snorkeling and exploring the islands. As Dorian intensified to a Category 5 hurricane and headed right at them, they booked rooms at Abaco Beach Resort and hunkered down. “And then it…

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Photo shows squirrel stopping to smell a flower

Photo shows squirrel stopping to smell a flower

99° × News Local Texas US & World Politics FOX 7 Care Force Traffic Featured Videos Manchaca brush fire burns 75 acres of grassland Pet of the Weekend: Patsy Cline Dorian topples crane, knocks out power in eastern Canada Dallas father fighting for his life in ICU after being shot while taking out the trash with his wife Most Recent Stories Manchaca brush fire burns 75 acres of grassland Pet of the Weekend: Patsy Cline…

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Texas couple killed in California boat fire

Texas couple killed in California boat fire

94° × News Local Texas US & World Politics FOX 7 Care Force Traffic Featured Videos Manchaca brush fire burns 75 acres of grassland Pet of the Weekend: Patsy Cline Dorian topples crane, knocks out power in eastern Canada 6 babies born at 1 Florida hospital during Hurricane Dorian Most Recent Stories Manchaca brush fire burns 75 acres of grassland Pet of the Weekend: Patsy Cline Dorian topples crane, knocks out power in eastern Canada…

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Austin man brings family to safety after Hurricane Dorian

Austin man brings family to safety after Hurricane Dorian

AUSTIN, Texas — For four days, Stephen Russell frantically tried to get a response from his wife, Simone, who lives in Freeport, Bahamas.  She was stuck there with their four-year-old daughter, Skylar, as Hurricane Dorian hit. “We had planned on them moving here but in December,” Russell said. “I had no response. So I started to get worried because normally it doesn’t take that long.” The storm ravaged the islands as a Category 5 and…

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ADRN collecting relief supplies for Dorian victims

AUSTIN, Texas (FOX 7 Austin) – The Austin Diaster Relief Network is collecting relief supplies for those affected by Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas on the east coast of the United States. The items collected will either be shipped by truck, boat or plane to impacted areas. ADRN is also collecting funds for the immediate needs of survivors. Those who wish to donate are asked to assemble care kits. The following is a list of…

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Patrick, Bonnen name select committee members

Patrick, Bonnen name select committee members

99° × News Local Texas US & World Politics FOX 7 Care Force Traffic Featured Videos Trump shows apparently altered Hurricane Dorian forecast with hand-drawn cone toward Alabama FOX 7 Discussion: Permian Basin pipeline Australian vegan takes neighbors to court because she doesn’t like the smell of fish being barbecued Scam alert: iPhone users warned not to answer calls from Apple support unless they requested them Most Recent Stories Trump shows apparently altered Hurricane Dorian…

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Royal Caribbean donating $1 million to Bahamas

Royal Caribbean donating $1 million to Bahamas

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Committees formed to address mass violence

Committees formed to address mass violence

77° × News Local Texas US & World Politics FOX 7 Care Force Traffic Featured Videos City leaders respond to community questions on homeless policies at public forum ‘Total devastation’: Hurricane Dorian slams parts of the Bahamas, leaves at least 7 dead FOX 7 Discussion: 2020 Democratic presidential race City places walking path signs at busy intersections near homeless camps Most Recent Stories City leaders respond to community questions on homeless policies at public forum…

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Grapevine school briefly evacuated for bomb threat

Grapevine school briefly evacuated for bomb threat

96° × News Local Texas US & World Politics FOX 7 Care Force Traffic Featured Videos Tribute to Dick Wagner Travel Tuesday: Fall getaways 2019 CASA Superhero Run Team Rubicon’s response to Hurricane Dorian Most Recent Stories Walmart asks customers not to bring guns into stores, plans to end handgun ammunition sales Tribute to Dick Wagner Travel Tuesday: Fall getaways 2019 CASA Superhero Run Team Rubicon’s response to Hurricane Dorian School fundraisers Weather Forecast 7…

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Central Texas organizations to help with Hurricane Dorian relief, and you can too

Central Texas organizations to help with Hurricane Dorian relief, and you can too

AUSTIN, Texas — Central Texas organizations are helping those in the path of Hurricane Dorian. Before dawn on Labor Day, Austin Energy deployed 27 employees to Jacksonville, Florida. “I think it’s a great opportunity to go help out other communities in need,” said Jeff Bradford, Austin Energy’s interim director of distribution operations – north. Austin Energy also sent 21 trucks to help the Jacksonville Electric Authority. As of Monday, the American Red Cross sent 10…

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