Americans should prepare for more catastrophic storms in the future amid climate change, experts warn
The deadly winter storms that knocked out power for millions in Texas and other states have exceeded the worst-case scenarios of many U.S. utilities.
The deadly winter storms that knocked out power for millions in Texas and other states have exceeded the worst-case scenarios of many U.S. utilities.
Beleaguered Texas hospitals with no water evacuate patients amid winter storm power outages
Some hospitals in Texas were dealing with water shortages, loss of heat and have even been forced to evacuate patients following a deadly blast of winter weather this week.
Some hospitals in Texas were dealing with water shortages, loss of heat and have even been forced to evacuate patients following a deadly blast of winter weather this week.
Texans cannot be under rotating outage for more than 12 hours, commission orders
The Public Utility Commission of Texas has ordered that a rotating power outage for a customer cannot last more than 12 hours after the Electric Reliability Council of Texas told transmission companies to reduce demand on the system earlier this week.
The Public Utility Commission of Texas has ordered that a rotating power outage for a customer cannot last more than 12 hours after the Electric Reliability Council of Texas told transmission companies to reduce demand on the system earlier this week.
Texas power outages seen from space in stunning before-and-after photos
Images from the NOAA-NASA Suomi NPP satellite compared before-and-after photos of the lights in Houston, Texas during a record-breaking winter storm.
Images from the NOAA-NASA Suomi NPP satellite compared before-and-after photos of the lights in Houston, Texas during a record-breaking winter storm.
'Snownado': Large waterspout swirls over Texas lake amid record cold
Some are calling this a “snownado” - but here’s the science behind these large waterspouts seen swirling over some lakes in Texas amid record cold temperatures.
Some are calling this a “snownado” - but here’s the science behind these large waterspouts seen swirling over some lakes in Texas amid record cold temperatures.
Polar vortex: 100 million Americans brace for next round of winter storm
More than 100 million people live in areas covered Wednesday by some type of winter weather warning, watch or advisory.
More than 100 million people live in areas covered Wednesday by some type of winter weather warning, watch or advisory.
Nearly three-quarters of contiguous US covered in snow amid polar vortex
More than 73% of the lower 48 U.S. states were covered in snow this week, causing power outages and even impacting COVID-19 vaccine shipments.
More than 73% of the lower 48 U.S. states were covered in snow this week, causing power outages and even impacting COVID-19 vaccine shipments.
‘Major breakdown’ of polar vortex blamed for unusual winter weather around the world
Texas and Oklahoma are seeing record subzero temperatures. Greenland is warmer than normal. Snow fell in Greece and Turkey. Meteorologists call this one of the biggest, nastiest and longest-lasting polar vortex breakdowns they've seen.
Texas and Oklahoma are seeing record subzero temperatures. Greenland is warmer than normal. Snow fell in Greece and Turkey. Meteorologists call this one of the biggest, nastiest and longest-lasting polar vortex breakdowns they've seen.
Texas family creates homemade ice skating rink amid record-breaking winter storm
One Texas family decided to make the most out of a very cold and unexpected winter storm and built an outdoor skating rink.
One Texas family decided to make the most out of a very cold and unexpected winter storm and built an outdoor skating rink.
Austin residents line up for supplies in bitter cold, snow outside area grocery stores
A video posted to social media shows a long line of Austin residents waiting to get groceries in record-breaking cold.
A video posted to social media shows a long line of Austin residents waiting to get groceries in record-breaking cold.
Walmart temporarily closes over 600 stores as winter storms pound parts of US
The closures impacted approximately 628 clubs and stores spanning from Oregon to Florida.
The closures impacted approximately 628 clubs and stores spanning from Oregon to Florida.
Mattress Mack, Joel Osteen offer warmth to Houstonians without power
Joel Osteen opened his church as a warming shelter and Jim "Mattress Mack" McIngvale his Gallery Furniture stores on North Freeway and in Richmond.
Joel Osteen opened his church as a warming shelter and Jim "Mattress Mack" McIngvale his Gallery Furniture stores on North Freeway and in Richmond.
No power? Here’s how to deal with frozen pipes
Should you let the faucet drip? Can you flush a frozen toilet? Here are some answers from the experts to your questions about frozen pipes.
Should you let the faucet drip? Can you flush a frozen toilet? Here are some answers from the experts to your questions about frozen pipes.
Warming centers open Tuesday night across north Georgia
Several communities across north Georgia have opened warming centers as temperatures are expected to dip at or below freezing overnight into Wednesday morning.
Several communities across north Georgia have opened warming centers as temperatures are expected to dip at or below freezing overnight into Wednesday morning.
‘Watch your pets’: Man plunges into frozen pool to rescue dog who fell through ice
Video of an owner rescuing his dog from a frozen pool in Texas is a timely reminder to keep a close watch on your pets amid winter weather.
Video of an owner rescuing his dog from a frozen pool in Texas is a timely reminder to keep a close watch on your pets amid winter weather.
Follow the footprints: Snow helps Pierce County deputies nab not-so-smart burglar
Sometimes it's hard to catch a criminal. Other times, they make it too easy for officers.
Sometimes it's hard to catch a criminal. Other times, they make it too easy for officers.
Record-setting winter storm charges across the US, with 2nd storm on the way
A major winter storm left in its wake record-setting low temperatures across the U.S. The Pacific Northwest saw rare snow, a major blackout is ongoing in Texas and at the rough edge of the arctic blast, a deadly tornado ripped through a North Carolina town.
A major winter storm left in its wake record-setting low temperatures across the U.S. The Pacific Northwest saw rare snow, a major blackout is ongoing in Texas and at the rough edge of the arctic blast, a deadly tornado ripped through a North Carolina town.
Winter storm instead of tropical storm: 90 TECO lineworkers head to Louisiana to restore power
TECO crews will face a different kind of response this time around as they prepare to deal with winter storms instead of tropical storms.
TECO crews will face a different kind of response this time around as they prepare to deal with winter storms instead of tropical storms.
Pipes burst, flood Uptown Dallas apartment parking garage
Frozen pipes burst and flooded the third floor of an Uptown Dallas apartment complex parking garage. Some vehicles are now frozen in and the residents are without power and water.
Frozen pipes burst and flooded the third floor of an Uptown Dallas apartment complex parking garage. Some vehicles are now frozen in and the residents are without power and water.
HPD: Woman, girl die from carbon monoxide poisoning after car was left running for heat
Houston police say two people died and two people were hospitalized due to carbon monoxide poisoning after a car was left running in an attached garage to try to create heat when the power was out.
Houston police say two people died and two people were hospitalized due to carbon monoxide poisoning after a car was left running in an attached garage to try to create heat when the power was out.