Weather
How weather conditions can impact Texas Game Wardens
Texas Game Wardens prepare search and rescue operations by positioning crews and equipment based on weather data ahead of severe storms and potential flooding.
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Snow for Texas? What kind of winter the almanacs are predicting this year
Almanacs predict the coming winter weather for Texas, with forecasts from Farmers' Almanac and Old Farmer's Almanac differing on conditions and El Niño's expected impact.
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Burn ban in effect for Brazoria County due to hot, dry conditions
Brazoria County issues countywide burn ban due to hot, dry conditions and wildfire threat as drought index reaches critical levels.
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Houston's rain chances are going up: Here's when to expect the wet weather
Houston is expected to experience scattered showers and storms Wednesday afternoon with tropical moisture moving in from the Gulf, with rain chances decreasing by 8 pm.
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Crews battle Johnston County grass fire amid hot and dry conditions
Crews battle a grass fire in Johnston County, Texas as hot and dry conditions create high fire danger across the Texoma region, with emergency officials reporting the fire may have started from road equipment.
Read moreLevel 1 severe weather threat brings rain chances and damaging winds to DFW area
A severe weather system with level 1 risk is expected to bring rain and damaging winds exceeding 50-60 mph to the Dallas-Fort Worth area Thursday, potentially ending a 56-day dry stretch.
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FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Thursday, September 10th, 2026
A weather forecast for the Midland/Odessa area predicts above average warmth with near record heat on Saturday and isolated thunderstorms throughout the week.
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Ready for a Break? Late Next Week Brings Cooler Temps & Rain | September 9, 2026
East Texas is expected to experience a significant cooldown with increased rain chances towards the end of next week after continued summer heat through the first week of September.
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Above average temperatures continue
Above average temperatures are expected to continue throughout the week in the Fredericksburg area, with a possible slight drop by the weekend as high pressure systems weaken.
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FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Wednesday, September 9th, 2026
FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast predicts well above average warmth with near record heat on Saturday, isolated showers and thunderstorms, and high temperatures in the 90s and 100s for the Midland/Odessa region.
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Disaster Preparedness
A local perspective on disaster preparedness following recent flooding observed along the Pedernales River near Fredericksburg.
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