MedStar reports increase in heat-related illnesses as triple digit heat set to continue all this week
While families are finding ways to beat the heat and enjoy the summer, MedStar is still warning people of the dangers of this heat, as we’re looking at triple digit temperatures all days this week.
While families are finding ways to beat the heat and enjoy the summer, MedStar is still warning people of the dangers of this heat, as we’re looking at triple digit temperatures all days this week.
Florida man and stepson die after hiking in extreme heat in Big Bend park in Texas
Temperatures at the time were 119 degrees Fahrenheit, according to the National Park Service.
Temperatures at the time were 119 degrees Fahrenheit, according to the National Park Service.
Dallas weather: Triple-digits temperatures could come as soon as Sunday
North Texans will have another reason to bring up the Summer of 1980 as high temperatures next week are expected to fall shy of the record-setting year.
North Texans will have another reason to bring up the Summer of 1980 as high temperatures next week are expected to fall shy of the record-setting year.
ERCOT issues weather watch due to forecasted high temps, high electrical demand
ERCOT has issued a Weather Watch from June 25-30 due to forecasted higher temperatures and higher electrical demand.
ERCOT has issued a Weather Watch from June 25-30 due to forecasted higher temperatures and higher electrical demand.
Wife of USPS worker who died on the job awaiting autopsy results
Eugene Gates' wife says he always came prepared for the heat, bringing water, a cooler, tea and juice with him on the job. She says he always brought dedication to his work, oftentimes coming in early.
Eugene Gates' wife says he always came prepared for the heat, bringing water, a cooler, tea and juice with him on the job. She says he always brought dedication to his work, oftentimes coming in early.
Devastating Matador, Texas, tornado leaves 4 dead, 9 injured, officials say
This is now the deadliest tornado in Texas since the deadly Dallas County tornado in 2015, according to the National Weather Service.
This is now the deadliest tornado in Texas since the deadly Dallas County tornado in 2015, according to the National Weather Service.
Deadly Matador tornado devastates tiny Texas town
The tornado’s devastation is stretching resources as the state is already responding to a panhandle tornado a week ago.
The tornado’s devastation is stretching resources as the state is already responding to a panhandle tornado a week ago.
Strong winds cause train derailment in Navarro County
Strong winds from Wednesday night’s storms caused a train to derail in North Texas.
Strong winds from Wednesday night’s storms caused a train to derail in North Texas.
Dallas USPS worker dies after passing out during excessive heat
While on his normal route going door to door during Tuesday’s extreme heat, the 66-year-old collapsed in a front yard, and the homeowner came outside to perform CPR. He later died at the hospital.
While on his normal route going door to door during Tuesday’s extreme heat, the 66-year-old collapsed in a front yard, and the homeowner came outside to perform CPR. He later died at the hospital.
North Texas Food Bank volunteers putting together disaster relief kits
The boxes contain non-perishable items like Ensure, Pedialyte and protein bars. They can feed a family of four in the days immediately following a natural disaster.
The boxes contain non-perishable items like Ensure, Pedialyte and protein bars. They can feed a family of four in the days immediately following a natural disaster.
Electricity customers in one North Texas town could lose power for up to 4 hours amid heat wave
Temperatures are climbing to dangerously hot conditions again on Wednesday. And for some customers of the Tri-County Electric Cooperative, they're worried about dealing with no electricity for up to 4 hours.
Temperatures are climbing to dangerously hot conditions again on Wednesday. And for some customers of the Tri-County Electric Cooperative, they're worried about dealing with no electricity for up to 4 hours.
Texas power grid meets demand, avoids outages during call to conserve energy Tuesday
Supply met demand, and there were no outages. But energy experts say if it were just a few more degrees hotter in North Texas, it could have been worse.
Supply met demand, and there were no outages. But energy experts say if it were just a few more degrees hotter in North Texas, it could have been worse.
Groups helping the homeless in this extreme North Texas heat
A lot of people are working hard to make sure some of the most vulnerable people in North Texas are safe in the dangerous heat.
A lot of people are working hard to make sure some of the most vulnerable people in North Texas are safe in the dangerous heat.
Dallas County Sheriff's Office courtesy patrol out helping drivers stay cool during severe heat
Members of the Dallas County Sheriff's Office courtesy patrol will be ready with extra water when they assist stranded drivers. It also means increased calls for help from people who suffer flat tires due to the heat.
Members of the Dallas County Sheriff's Office courtesy patrol will be ready with extra water when they assist stranded drivers. It also means increased calls for help from people who suffer flat tires due to the heat.
What you should do if you see a child in a hot car
Heat can cause a child's body to shut down three to five times faster than an adult's body would.
Heat can cause a child's body to shut down three to five times faster than an adult's body would.
North Texas crews, volunteers go to East Texas to help residents without power beat the heat
Much of Gregg County is without electricity after the severe weather that moved through East Texas Thursday night left thousands of residents without power.
Much of Gregg County is without electricity after the severe weather that moved through East Texas Thursday night left thousands of residents without power.
Excessive Heat Warning extended through Wednesday as North Texans deal with high temperatures
An Excessive Heat Warning is in place for the Metroplex, meaning it is dangerously hot outside.
An Excessive Heat Warning is in place for the Metroplex, meaning it is dangerously hot outside.
Tropical Storm Bret forms in Atlantic, becoming 2nd named storm of 2023 hurricane season
According to the National Hurricane Center (NHC), Tropical Depression Three formed over the central tropical Atlantic Ocean on Monday morning.
According to the National Hurricane Center (NHC), Tropical Depression Three formed over the central tropical Atlantic Ocean on Monday morning.
Sweltering India heat wave kills nearly 100 people
During heat waves, the country usually suffers severe water shortages, with tens of millions of its 1.4 billion people lacking running water.
During heat waves, the country usually suffers severe water shortages, with tens of millions of its 1.4 billion people lacking running water.
Texas boy dies from lightning weeks after same bolt killed father near school bus stop
Grayson Boggs' death was the fifth lightning fatality of the year in the U.S. and the second in Texas. The 6-year-old's father was the state's first this year.
Grayson Boggs' death was the fifth lightning fatality of the year in the U.S. and the second in Texas. The 6-year-old's father was the state's first this year.