MAP: More than 5,700 acres have burned in Central Texas wildfires in 2024
KXAN is keeping track of wildfires this year. Our interactive map and database will be kept updated as new information ...
Red flag warnings active in central US as winds, record temps elevate fire risk
Possible record temperatures, winds and drought conditions triggered red flag warnings across the Plains and Midwest regions on Tuesday.
Central US to face record warmth, wildfires and severe storms as October comes to a close
A wild end to the month is in store across the center of the United States that will require residents and visitors to remain alert for changing weather conditions, AccuWeather forecasters say. "A ...
Severe storms to rattle central US most days through Election Day
A new storm is poised to deliver multiple days of severe weather from the Plains this weekend to the Mississippi Valley early next week, AccuWeather meteorologists warn. After this week's storm ...
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Hot, dry conditions can spread wildfires in Central Texas | How to reduce your risk
AUSTIN, Texas — As Central Texas continues to see a lack of rain, the Texas A&M Forest Service is warning about the potential for wildfires. In rural eastern Williamson County, a brush fire ...
Severe storms threaten 37 million in central U.S., Harris gives ‘closing argument’ at D.C.’s Ellipse, Yankees avert Dodgers sweep
Severe storm threats in central U.S., Harris’s “closing argument” and more in today’s edition of The Yodel newsletter ...
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1 wildfire contained, another continues to burn in Central Texas
WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas — First responders are currently working to put out a small Central Texas wildfire ... as a result of either fire. These wildfires come as much of the KVUE viewing ...
Austin-area leaders sign disaster declarations to prepare for wildfires amid dry conditions
The disaster declarations that Austin Mayor Kirk Watson and Travis County Judge Andy Brown are issuing will make it easier to ...
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‘We’re in a precarious situation’: City, county leaders sign disaster declarations over wildfire risks
AUSTIN (KXAN) — City of Austin and Travis County leaders on Thursday declared disaster declarations over the risk of wildfires in Central Texas, saying current conditions are ideal for fires ...
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Several Central Texas counties included in governor’s disaster declaration due to ongoing wildfire threat
to provide additional emergency response resources to support local firefighters battling wildfires, a press release states. The following Central Texas counties are included in the disaster ...
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Kristen’s Classroom: When is Texas’ wildfire season?
Why? Intense summer heat and limited rainfall (without tropical help) would leave us most susceptible to wildfires. This year follows that pattern. As of this morning, most of Central Texas is ...