North Texas gets brief break from triple-digit heat before summer weather returns

North and Central Texas residents are getting a brief reprieve from relentless triple-digit heat this week. However, a parade of slow-moving afternoon thunderstorms could trigger localized flooding in already saturated areas.

Slow-moving storms dump up to 6 inches of rain across DFW, triggering flash flooding

Slow-moving thunderstorms could dump up to 6 inches of rain across parts of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex on Monday, triggering flash flood warnings, water-logged commutes, and a welcome, if temporary, break from triple-digit heat.

Gov. Abbott activates Texas Emergency Resources ahead of flash flood threat

Texas is activating emergency resources as heavy rain and flash flooding threaten much of the state this week, with officials urging Texans to stay weather aware and avoid flooded roads.

Dallas weather: Widespread thunderstorms bring flash flood risks and brief heat relief

A wave of scattered thunderstorms is expected to bring heavy rain, localized flooding risks, and brief relief from the July heat to North Texas and the Texoma region starting Sunday afternoon.

Abbott marks 1 year since deadly Texas floods with Kerrville speech

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott spoke in Kerrville on Saturday to mark one year since the deadly Hill Country flooding that claimed 136 lives across Central Texas.

Lake Geneva boat capsized, 3 children dead after storm hits area

Three children died on Geneva Lake after a boat overturned during severe weather that caused "massive damage" across Walworth County on Friday.

July 4th deadly Texas floods, one year later

It's been one year since floodwaters swept through Central Texas over the July 4th weekend, claiming the lives of more than 130 people.

France-Paraguay set to be hottest World Cup match yet

Weather forecasters predict this weekend’s World Cup knockout round clash between France and Paraguay in Philadelphia could be the hottest match of the 2026 tournament so far.

World Cup fans brace for weather phenomenon known as 'heat dome'

A threatening heat dome will engulf the central and eastern U.S. this week with heat index temperatures — which combine air temperature with humidity — soaring into the triple-digits in some areas.

Camp Mystic files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy following deadly Texas flash flood investigation

Camp Mystic, the Texas Hill Country girls' summer camp where 27 campers and staff members died during a catastrophic flash flood last summer, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

Europe record heatwave turns deadly after 40 drownings reported in France

A record-breaking heatwave that is sweeping across Europe has killed 40 people in France so far, according to French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu.

Dallas weather: Severe Thunderstorm Watch ended early

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch in North Texas has ended. The watch area had been expanded to include the entire Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex and surrounding counties, but was ended early.

Texas driver dies after vehicle is swept away by fast-moving floodwaters

A woman died Monday after her vehicle was swept into a creek by high, fast-moving waters and carried several miles downstream, authorities said.

Americans expected to pay more to cool homes this summer, new research finds

Staying cool this summer is about to become an expensive necessity for Americans with residential cooling expenses soaring for the average family to use their air conditioning units, according to a new report.

Gov. Abbott issues disaster declaration for 101 counties as severe weather looms over Texas

Governor Greg Abbott has issued a disaster declaration for 101 Texas counties and mobilized massive state emergency response forces as severe storms, intense rainfall, and a potential Gulf tropical cyclone threaten widespread flash flooding across the state through Thursday.