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Popular Ohio weatherman Mark Johnson off the air after vague statement from station stuns fans
A beloved Ohio TV weatherman is “no longer employed” as a meteorologist at an ABC affiliate he worked at for years, the station revealed in a vague statement. “News...
DJ LeMahieu’s return to Yankees delayed by inclement weather at rehab assignment
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. — There has not been a setback, but DJ LeMahieu’s return has been slightly delayed. The rehabbing infielder has not been able to play consecutive games...
Hail in super slow motion could help us better understand extreme weather
A hailstone hurdles towards its destruction. This footage was captured by a special rig built by Sean Waugh, a research scientist with NOAA's National Severe Storms Laboratory (Credit: Sean...
What Pope Leo XIV has said about climate change
Robert Prevost, newly named Pope Leo XIV, has previously expressed his position on climate change, hurtling the thorny issue back into the spotlight amid his Thursday election.Newsweek reached out...
How many 100° days will Austin get this year? Here's what the First Warning Weather team predicts
Editor's Note: The video above shows the latest forecast from the KXAN First Warning Weather team. AUSTIN (KXAN) — Each year, we ask the KXAN First Warning Weather team...
Hot, dry weather threatens output in China’s wheat-growing belt
Drought in the country’s northern grains production region is set to continue in the next ten days, while heavy rains are forecast to batter some areas in southern China...
Health officials warn of higher mosquito risk due to rain, warm weather
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin Public Health (APH) is warning residents to prepare for a potentially intense mosquito season, as rising temperatures and increased rainfall create ideal breeding conditions for...
LIVE BLOG: Severe weather, tornado threat in Central Texas
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Severe weather is possible across Central Texas Tuesday. A Tornado Watch is in effect for most of the area until 4 p.m. Large hail, strong winds...
California’s largest reservoir gets water level update
Lake Shasta, California's largest reservoir, has started declining after reaching a significant milestone of recovering to near full capacity for the third year in a row after years of...
Animals could be stranded by major river flooding in Texas
As severe weather continues to threaten much of northern and eastern Texas, local officials and federal agencies are urging residents to move livestock and property to higher ground, warning...
What is an 'omega block' and how will it affect Texas' weather
AUSTIN (KXAN) -- An omega blocking pattern is named after the Greek letter (Ω) and slows down the ordinary west-to-east flow of weather systems across the country. The setup...
LIST: Central Texas school districts dismiss early ahead of potential severe weather
Editor's Note: The video above shows the latest from the KXAN First Warning Weather team. AUSTIN (KXAN) — School districts in Central Texas have adjusted schedules on Friday, May...