Weather

Hailstorms seem to be happening more frequently and the hail appears to be getting bigger. But the reasons for this might not be as obvious as you think.

The investigation was triggered by a federal judge, who questioned the state’s recordkeeping. Inmates are suing the state, alleging the heat inside the state’s dozens of un-air conditioned prisons is dangerous.

The National Weather Service issued a red flag warning from noon to 9 p.m. Friday due to a combination of strong winds, warm temperatures and low humidity in the forecast. Another warning is in effect for most of the day Saturday.

The National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning for the I-35 corridor from 4 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday. The warning is for low humidity and strong winds, which could exacerbate fires.

From hurricane season to ice storms, severe weather alerts in Texas might change after scientists at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the National Weather Service were fired.

The overnight windchill could put people and pets at risk of hypothermia. Plants and pipes will need to be protected as temperatures drop below freezing.

Austin saw a wintery mix overnight, and it wasn't all snow.

The Austin area is expected to get 1-2 inches of a wintry mix of snow and sleet on Monday and Tuesday. Austin ISD and other local school districts have announced closures for Tuesday.

Once the decision to open cold-weather shelters is made, the decision stands – even if the forecast changes.

After receiving community feedback, the city lowered the temperature threshold to open the shelters and started giving people experiencing homelessness more of a heads up.