Blinding dust storms cause multi-vehicle pile up on I-27 near Canyon, Texas
Massive dust storms swept through Texas on Friday, March 14, 2025, leading to brownout conditions and a multi-vehicle pile-up on the I-27 near Canyon, Texas.
Historic fire-weather conditions forecast for southern Great Plains
Extremely critical fire weather conditions are forecast for Friday, March 14, 2025, across parts of the southern Plains and Midwest due to historically strong winds and low humidity. A wildfire outbreak is possible in the southern Plains, with fast-moving and uncontrollable fires likely. Wind gusts between 95–130 km/h (60–80 mph) may cause rapid fire spread and significant danger to affected areas.
Skies turn eerie orange during massive dust storm in El Paso, Texas
A massive dust storm engulfed western Texas on the afternoon of March 6, 2025, turning the skies over El Paso into an eerie shade of orange.
6 fatalities and over 500 crashes reported as winter storm sweeps through the U.S.
A powerful winter storm swept through much of the Midwest and southern United States starting Tuesday, March 4, 2025. The storm claimed 6 lives, spawned over 20 tornadoes, caused hundreds of crashes, and delivered over 46 cm (18 inches) of snow in some areas.
EF-1 tornado strikes Irving, Texas, leaving trail of damage
An EF-1 tornado struck Irving, Texas, early on March 4, 2025, damaging homes, businesses, and infrastructure. The tornado tore through apartment complexes, snapped utility poles, and displaced hundreds of residents.
Tornado Watch issued for parts of Texas as storms move through Dallas-Fort Worth
A Tornado Watch remains in effect on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, for areas east of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex in Texas as a line of strong storms moves across the region. The storms are expected to clear the area by midday, after which a Red Flag Warning will take effect for Killeen in Central Texas. Strong, dry winds following the system—forecast to reach 40—55 km/h (25—35 mph) with gusts up to 80 km/h (50 mph)—will increase fire weather risks, shifting the primary hazard from severe storms to the potential for rapid fire spread.
Red Flag Warning issued for all of South Texas
A Red Flag Warning is in effect for South Texas from San Antonio to Port Mansfield, along with a Wind Advisory, both of which will remain in effect through much of Tuesday, March 4, 2025. Dry winds following a passing cold front will create dry conditions conducive to critical fire weather over the region.
Arctic outbreak ends after breaking century-old records from Kansas to Texas
Arctic outbreak that brought extreme cold to much of the U.S. is coming to an end, after breaking over a century-old temperature records in some parts of the country.
Permian Basin pipeline ruptures after M5.0 earthquake hits Texas
A natural gas pipeline in the Permian Basin, Texas, ruptured following an M5.0 earthquake near Toyah in Reeves County at 05:23 UTC on February 15, 2025 (22:53 LT, February 14), resulting in a fire.
Shallow M5.0 earthquake hits Toyah, near El Paso, Texas
A shallow earthquake registered by the USGS as M5.0 hit near Toyah in Reeves County, Texas at 05:23 UTC on February 15, 2025 (22:53 LT, February 14). The agency is reporting a depth of 6.6 km (4 miles).
