Monday, severe weather risk increases along with high heat.

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Monday, severe weather risk increases along with high heat.

Author: WCNC Staff, Brad Panovich, Chris Mulcahy, Brittany Van Voorhees (WCNC), KJ Jacobs, Larry Sprinkle Published: 12:41 PM EST March 6, 2019 Updated: 4:15 PM EDT August 6, 2023 CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Tonight: Evening storms moving out but this line is severe with damaging winds near 60 mph. Once this line passes things get quiet until Monday. Lows tonight are only in the low 70s with areas of fog possible.  Monday Severe storms are likely…

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Timeline: Severe weather could impact Triangle Monday; Damaging winds, isolated tornado possible

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Timeline: Severe weather could impact Triangle Monday; Damaging winds, isolated tornado possible

Along with the intense heat Monday, parts of central North Carolina could get severe weather setting up a First Alert Day. Temperatures across the Triangle will be in the upper 90s but the heat index will push the feels-like temperature above 105 degrees. In addition, the National Weather Service is to issue a Heat Advisory. Stay weather aware and connected. Download the ABC11 App Possible timeline of severe weather First Alert Day: Level 2 severe…

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'Large' wildfire burning in Hays County

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'Large' wildfire burning in Hays County

A wildfire in Hays County is estimated to be burning across about 100 acres near the 200 block of Oak Grove Drive, south of the Blanco River. The Texas A&M Forest Service said the fire was 0% contained as of late Saturday afternoon. “It’s not a mandatory evacuation,” said Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra in a live stream from the site of the fire. “But if you live in this area you should consider, absolutely,…

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Crews contain second wildfire in Bastrop County this week

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Crews contain second wildfire in Bastrop County this week

BASTROP, Texas — Crews have now contained a 38-acre wildfire in Bastrop County, the second wildfire in the area this week. The wildfire near Hellinger Road has been named the Mesquite Field Fire, according to the Bastrop County Office of Emergency Management. As of 8 a.m. Saturday, the fire was 100% contained. On Friday, firefighters continued to patrol the fire, checking for hot spots or issues near the containment lines. Three structures were threatened, but…

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Bicyclist killed by two cars including a drunk driver; Crews fighting wildfire in east Bexar County | KENS 5 News Now

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Bicyclist killed by two cars including a drunk driver; Crews fighting wildfire in east Bexar County | KENS 5 News Now

https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KENS/images/3558eb21-c235-44d4-8f41-d36922e98e41/3558eb21-c235-44d4-8f41-d36922e98e41_750x422.jpg Follow us here to get the latest top headlines with KENS 5 anchor Sarah Forgany every weekday! SAN ANTONIO — Police are looking for three people in a pick-up truck who stole an ATM from a convenience store early Thursday morning. Read More: Three people steal ATM from gas station using sledgehammer, police say KENS 5 has learned a teen with severe injuries after a tree fell on him while on vacation in New Orleans…

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Wandering Oaks wildfire in Burnet County now 95% contained

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Wandering Oaks wildfire in Burnet County now 95% contained

BURNET COUNTY, Texas — On a day when fire danger is at a high, a new wildfire popped up in Burnet County on Wednesday evening. The fire was reported in an area near County Road 100 and Billy Joe Fox Drive. People living in homes northwest of County Road 100 were told to evacuate just after 8 p.m. Wednesday. As of 4:30 p.m. Thursday, the fire was 22 acres and 95% contained. All containment lines…

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Multiple wildfires active in Texas amid extreme heat, dry conditions

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Multiple wildfires active in Texas amid extreme heat, dry conditions

A map of the current state of wildfires across Texas was showing eight active fires as of Thursday afternoon. Two firefighters suffered burns and were hospitalized after responding to the Snowhill Fire in San Jacinto County on Wednesday. By late that night, the fire had burned 215 acres and was almost contained, with crew continuing to monitor the area overnight. Erin O’Connor, public information officer for the Texas A&M Forest Service, joined the Standard with…

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'Like you're going through a tornado' | Houston ISD work session may address lingering questions about NES and other schools

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'Like you're going through a tornado' | Houston ISD work session may address lingering questions about NES and other schools

Many families have raised questions in KHOU’s back-to-school survey. HOUSTON, Texas — Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles fielded questions from parents and even some employees during a 10th and final planned family meeting. “When was the last time you visited one of the contemporary libraries?” asked an employee.  “I invite you over but I just lost my job.” Many have brought up similar questions and concerns in KHOU’s back-to-school survey. That includes the plan to…

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Hurricane season 2023: The dos and don'ts of using generators during storms

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Hurricane season 2023: The dos and don'ts of using generators during storms

Portable and standby generators are different in numerous ways, but each have a general list of rules to follow.  Dzurag/Getty Images/iStockphoto Both types of generators keep power flowing to the home during disruptions, but portable power generators are more of an immediate, short-term solution and home standby generators are an automatic and permanent backup.” When the power goes out, it can become a major inconvenience as essential appliances that rely on power are no longer operating,”…

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What to bring with you during a wildfire evacuation

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What to bring with you during a wildfire evacuation

AUSTIN, Texas — As elevated fire weather concerns continue across the Austin area and wildfires burn in Bastrop and Burnet counties, evacuations may be top of mind for Central Texans. Residents near the Powder Keg Pine Fire in Bastrop County were temporarily evacuated Tuesday evening, though the Mesquite Field Fire – also in Bastrop County – did not require any evacuations to be ordered. Meanwhile, some homes were evacuated as a result of the Wandering…

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Homes evacuated as crews battle wildfire in Burnet County

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Homes evacuated as crews battle wildfire in Burnet County

The fire was reported in an area near County Road 100 and Billy Joe Fox Drive. BURNET COUNTY, Texas — On a day when fire danger is at a high, a new wildfire has popped up in Burnet County on Wednesday evening. The fire was reported in an area near County Road 100 and Billy Joe Fox Drive. People living in homes northwest of County Road 100 were told to evacuate just after 8 p.m….

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