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Warm, humid and dry through Friday

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 01:27:50 GMT

Scattered showers and thunderstorms are forecast this weekend due to favorable upper-level winds.

Southeast Texas Almanac: Weather records, data from around SE Texas

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 21:41:11 GMT

Average high and low temperatures, records and rainfall

Spring arrives with a vengeance: Record warmth expected across much of the U.S. this week

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 21:31:41 GMT

After a brutal winter, spring is coming in hot — literally.

Rare 'blood moon' rises early Tuesday. Here's how to watch.

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 16:34:19 GMT

Before dawn breaks on March 3, the moon will transform into a glowing red orb as a total lunar eclipse unfolds across the U.S. Here's when you might see it:

What to know about and how to view March's full moon, lunar eclipse

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 12:44:41 GMT

Get ready for a celestial spectacle as a total lunar eclipse paints March's full moon red. Here's when and how you can see it.

Dense fog prompts Weather Impact Alert in Southeast Texas Thursday night through Friday morning

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 21:32:51 GMT

Dense fog overnight Thursday into Friday morning could severely impact travel conditions. Drivers should exercise caution to ensure safety.

This Week in Weather History: Circus Blizzard of 1980 in Virginia

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 18:33:30 GMT

The biggest snow in nearly a century left Hampton Roads buried under 13.7 inches of snow and circus-goers snowed-in at Norfolk Scope.

Wildfire shuts down part of US 63 in Newton County, officials urge caution

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 04:10:16 GMT

A wildfire near Farrsville has closed U.S. 63 in Newton County as flames jumped the road, posing risks to motorists.

Brush fire explodes in the Florida Everglades

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 21:14:43 GMT

Smoke and flames are visible for miles.

University student dies of carbon monoxide poisoning during Rhode Island blizzard

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 13:11:37 GMT

Newport police called the incident "tragic" and are reminding people to be vigilant about the risks of carbon monoxide poisoning.

Weather Impact Alert: Dry conditions lead to wildfire risk Wednesday

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:08:43 GMT

The 12News meteorologists have issued a Weather Impact Alert for Southeast Texas on Wednesday Feb. 25, 2026, due to wildfire risks.

What happened to Lake Erie's massive ice crack?

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 22:37:23 GMT

The 80-mile crack has nearly disappeared. Here's why:

Nor'easter: Rhode Island buried under record-breaking snowfall from winter storm

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:21:12 GMT

Snow total records were smashed in Rhode Island, where a jaw-dropping 37.9 inches of snow was recorded from the nor'easter. Here's a closer look at the impacts.

Nor'easter slams Northeast US: Blizzard halts travel, leaves thousands without power

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 15:50:54 GMT

Blizzard warnings stretch from the Mid-Atlantic through New England as a major winter storm pushes out Tuesday morning February 24.

Blizzard warnings send East Coast scrambling to prepare for heavy snow and strong winds

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 15:06:30 GMT

The National Weather Service warned that once the storm intensifies Sunday it could prove significantly more severe than projections made just a few days ago.

Fog triggers Weather Impact Alert for Thursday night through Saturday morning

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 23:43:56 GMT

Dense fog is expected from Friday night through Saturday morning, creating hazardous driving conditions. Cautious driving is advised due to low visibility.

Potential for dense fog triggers Weather Impact Alert for Friday night into Saturday morning

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 21:37:10 GMT

Dense fog is expected from Friday night through Saturday morning, creating hazardous driving conditions. Cautious driving is advised due to low visibility.

Events that could win Team USA gold cut from Tuesday's Olympic schedule by snowstorm

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 18:01:07 GMT

Two Americans are hoping to take down the reigning world champion from New Zealand in the slopestyle finals. They'll have to wait a bit longer.

Triple threat: Storms to bring flooding, mountain snow and damaging winds to California this week

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 18:25:50 GMT

More than 16 million people are under flood watches alone as a trio of storms bears down on California this week.

Strong winds damage Deweyville church, services continue without pause

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 01:03:57 GMT

Strong winds in Deweyville late Saturday night knocked down trees and damaged a local church, causing power outages. The church still held services Sunday.

Annular solar eclipse creates rare 'Ring of Fire' on Feb. 17

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 20:26:34 GMT

Your best bet to watch the solar eclipse is online.

Deadly thin ice: What you need to know before stepping onto a frozen pond

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 21:39:01 GMT

A mother couldn't save her three boys. Experts say knowing these ice safety rules could save lives.

Rain and thunderstorms target the southern US on Valentine's weekend

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 20:35:44 GMT

Rain chances increase this weekend from Texas to Florida as a storm system sweeps across the South.

Weather drones take flight as NOAA expands forecasting tools

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 16:10:04 GMT

NOAA will begin using Meteodrones to observe long parts of the lower atmosphere, improving insight into weather forecasting.

Goddaughter speaks about death of Port Arthur man found in wheelchair during freeze, as autopsy results are pending

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 20:02:24 GMT

The 61-year-old man's body was found early Tuesday morning outside of a Port Arthur convenience store as temperatures dropped into the low 20s.

A break from the cold: Warmer temperatures ahead for much of the US

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 17:34:28 GMT

This change marks the first widespread return to above-average temperatures in several weeks

Judge confirms preliminary autopsy for 61-year-old man found dead in wheelchair in Port Arthur

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 04:28:50 GMT

A man found dead in a wheelchair wearing a hospital gown outside a Port Arthur store during freezing temperatures has prompted an investigation.

Longer days ahead: Why late winter brings a surge in daylight

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 19:50:32 GMT

Despite winter’s cold grip, daylight steadily increases throughout February as Earth’s tilt shifts the sun higher in the sky.

Punxsutawney Phil isn't the only animal making winter predictions on Groundhog Day. Meet the other forecasting animals

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 23:44:26 GMT

Groundhogs, possums and even a fish have stepped up to offer their annual forecasts.

Bomb cyclone leaves thousands of flights canceled, delayed

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 04:19:51 GMT

More than 1,900 flights were canceled Sunday as airports worked to recover from heavy snow, high winds and lingering power outages.

More winter weather leads to heavy snow, canceled flights and, in Florida, falling iguanas

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:40:51 GMT

About 150 million people are under cold weather advisories and extreme cold warnings in the eastern portion of the U.S.

Another teen dies in sledding accident as winter storms persist

Sun, 01 Feb 2026 16:28:24 GMT

A Texas high school senior is the latest victim in a series of deadly sledding-related crashes during recent winter storms.

Snow hits the Carolinas as low temps compound power outage woes elsewhere from last weekend's ice

Sun, 01 Feb 2026 03:06:56 GMT

Heavy weekend snow is forecast in the Carolinas, Virginia and northeast Georgia.

Winter storm causes 100 vehicle pileup in North Carolina

Sun, 01 Feb 2026 00:49:27 GMT

The National Guard has been called in to assist in clearing the roads.

Thousands face another arctic blast without power as East Coast preps for heavy snow

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 02:33:54 GMT

With another wave of dangerous cold heading for the South, experts say the risk of hypothermia heightens for people trapped without power.

61-year-old man found dead in wheelchair outside Port Arthur convenience store during freeze

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 01:18:54 GMT

A man found dead in a wheelchair wearing a hospital gown outside a Port Arthur store during freezing temperatures has prompted an investigation.

What happens when a blizzard meets the coast

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 18:49:07 GMT

Coastal blizzards are rarely just snowstorms. They are multi-hazard events, combining snow, wind, water, and cold into a single system.

What is a blizzard? It's more than just snow

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 18:28:23 GMT

A blizzard, defined by fierce winds and chilling cold, transforms landscapes and halts daily life.

'Life-or-death': Crews in the South race to restore power, open roads before next blast of dangerous cold

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 17:41:12 GMT

The extended deep freeze has left some people increasingly desperate in a region unaccustomed to and ill-equipped for such cold.

What is a bomb cyclone? It could impact the east coast this weekend

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 19:15:57 GMT

Residents from the Carolinas to New England should prepare for snow and wind.