Record-breaking heat spreads across the U.S. South

Record-breaking heat spreads across the U.S. South

A persistent and oppressive heat dome continues to produce dangerous heat and humidity across much of the U.S. South, breaking numerous all-time records in Texas.

Fatalities and damage reported as severe storm strikes Eastern Texas

Fatalities and damage reported as severe storm strikes Eastern Texas

Severe storms, including strong winds, thunderstorms, and heavy hailstorms, hit eastern Texas, particularly Montgomery County, on May 23, 2023. The extreme weather conditions have led to several incidents, resulting in two fatalities, seven injuries, and significant damage.

Tornadoes and high winds cause damage and widespread power outages across Texas and Louisiana

Tornadoes and high winds cause damage and widespread power outages across Texas and Louisiana

Tornadoes and high winds caused damage and widespread power outages Thursday, March 2, 2023, in Texas and Louisiana, including Dallas-Fort Worth and Shreveport. At the height of the storm, there were more than 350 000 customers without power in Texas, with more than half of them in the Dallas-Fort Worth area where winds up to 130 km/h (80 mph) were recorded.

Suspected meteorite impact investigated in Texas

Suspected meteorite impact investigated in Texas

Authorities are investigating a possible meteorite impact in the city of Mission, south Texas, after numerous residents in the area reported an explosion that shook their homes on February 15, 2023. Our analysis points to a meteor exploding over south Texas, with some pieces surviving the atmospheric entry.