New forecast predicts more hurricanes because of record-warm sea surface temperatures

New forecast predicts more hurricanes because of record-warm sea surface temperatures

Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. Forecasters for the National Weather Service on Thursday announced they now anticipate a more active hurricane season this year because of record-warm sea surface temperatures. Hurricane season runs from June through November. The NWS’s Climate Prediction Center now estimates six to 11 hurricanes to occur this season — with two to five of…

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Biden addresses Hawaii wildfires, marks one year of PACT Act

Biden addresses Hawaii wildfires, marks one year of PACT Act

President Biden marked the one-year anniversary of the PACT Act by speaking at a Salt Lake City VA medical center Thursday, highlighting the law’s expanded benefits for veterans who were exposed to toxic chemicals. The president also spoke about aid efforts underway for Hawaii as wildfires devastate the island of Maui. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O’Keefe has the latest.

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At least 1 home destroyed by 400-acre wildfire in Hays County

At least 1 home destroyed by 400-acre wildfire in Hays County

As of Thursday afternoon, the Oak Grove fire is 100% contained. AUSTIN, Texas — At least one home was destroyed in a wildfire that sparked near San Marcos Saturday afternoon and wasn’t fully contained until Thursday. According to Hays County officials and the Texas A&M Forest Service, the 400-acre fire, called the Oak Grove fire, sparked up around 3:15 p.m. on Aug. 5. The Hays County Wildland Task Force responded, and other crews, including the…

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Texas has seen more wildfires than average this year. Here’s how to be prepared.

Texas has seen more wildfires than average this year. Here’s how to be prepared.

It’s been a hot, dry summer – and the extended heatwave has been a catalyst for wildfires across the state. The Texas A&M Forest Service has raised the State Wildfire Preparedness Level to Level 4 – one level below the highest possible – due to the recent increase in wildfire activity. The Austin area alone has seen three brush fires this week, including one in Cedar Park that destroyed an apartment building and caused the…

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