Weather

Monday afternoon's storms triggered flash flood warnings for parts of North Texas, including the city of Dallas.

Tropical Depression 18 formed Monday morning, and is expected to get the name Rafael before moving into the Gulf of Mexico this week, according to the National Hurricane Center.

A 2007 study found that Republican-leaning voters turned out more than those voting for Democrats during rainy weather. Battleground states, including Michigan and Wisconsin, are likely to see rain on Election Day.

At least five people have been injured in Oklahoma City, and numerous homes and businesses received major damage because of the tornadoes. Crews are still working to clear debris from roadways and restore power.

Reasonable tracks for the end of the week range from west toward Mexico or Texas to north toward the Florida Panhandle.

Everyone has a thunderstorm potential and the threat for stronger weather goes up on Monday.

Owners and rafters of French Broad Adventures are also the swift-water rescue team at the Walnut Volunteer Fire Department. The Hampton family spent 15 days on the river rescuing people after Helene's deadly flooding.

Rain and storms are expected for some of us this weekend and almost everyone in North Texas will see rain by Monday.

Snow fell on Hawaii's tallest peak this week, briefly turning the mountaintop into a winter wonderland.