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NBC 5 Forecast: Hot and humid Sunday, storm chances on the horizon
The highest chance of storms arrives Sunday night into Monday morning. NBC 5’s Kevan Smith has the forecast.
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EXCLUSIVE: Bipartisan bill aims to restore National Weather Service ravaged by cuts
The National Weather Service is down 560 employees since the Trump administration and DOGE fired workers and offered buyouts and early retirements to others. Now, a bipartisan group of legislators is introducing a bill to reclassify forecasters as “critical to public safety,” making it faster to rehire for the vacancies. Meteorologist Chase Cain has the exclusive report.
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CO2 reaches record levels, highest in millions of years
New data from UCSD and the Scripps Institute shows a record-high concentration of CO2, rising faster than ever. Meteorologist Chase Cain talks with the lead scientist about the acceleration of climate change and the future of this critical data.
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How to avoid costly furnace breakdowns
As winter blooms into spring, find out how On Time Experts can keep your HVAC running smoothly all season long.
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NOAA will hire ‘mission-critical' employees, following deep cuts
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has posted several available positions, after hundreds of forecasters were fired.
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What to know about Sahara dust moving across the Atlantic and heading toward the U.S.
Here’s what to know as Sahara Desert dust travels over 4,000 miles to the U.S., affecting skies and possibly hurricane activity.
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Massive Saharan dust cloud to bring hazy sky, vibrant sunsets to Texas Gulf Coast
A plume of Saharan dust is traveling across the Atlantic Ocean and will arrive in the Gulf of Mexico by Thursday. Parts of the Texas Gulf Coast and the Southeast will see a hazy sky as a result. Areas in the path of the dust will experience vibrant colors in the sky during sunrise and sunset.
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America's new reality: Even if you aren't on the coast, you'd better be prepared for hurricanes
Hurricanes Helene and Milton showed how tropical storms can leave devastation hundreds of miles after landfall. Climate change is amplifying hurricanes’ potential for flooding. Meteorologist Chase Cain highlights the importance of preparing now — even if you don’t live on the coast.
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Swiss glacier collapse renews focus on risks of climate change as glaciers retreat around the world
The landslide that buried a Swiss village and riverbed is refocusing attention on the role of global warming in glacier collapses around the world.
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Castle Hills couple returns from vacation to find home destroyed by lightning
While vacationing in Colorado, a Castle Hills couple got the devastating news their home was on fire. They returned to find it destroyed by a lightning strike, losing irreplaceable memories, but gaining powerful support from their community. NBC 5’s Candace Sweat has more.
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Castle Hills couple returns from vacation to find home destroyed by lightning
Castle Hills couple’s home destroyed by lightning while they were away on vacation.
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Collin County home struck by lightning sparks preventative action from neighbors
Experts say lightning rods are the most effective tools when preventing a home from catching fire after a lightning strike.
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Neighbors take preventative action after North Texas home struck by lightning
Over the last few days, a handful of homes have caught fire in DFW because of lightning. NBC 5’s Sophia Beausoleil spoke with a local lightning rod installation company about protecting North Texas homes.
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2025 hurricane season could look a lot like last year
The National Hurricane Center released their first outlook for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, and it’s quite similar to how last year unfolded. Meteorologist Chase Cain breaks down the forecast and how climate change is cranking up the dial on hurricanes.
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What is a Nor'Easter? Storm slams east coast ahead of Memorial Day weekend
A rare nor’easter is currently impacting the New England region, bringing messy weather just ahead of the Memorial Day weekend. But just how rare is this event?
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May nor'easter could bring a soggy start to Memorial Day weekend in New England
Rhode Island and southern and eastern Massachusetts could get 2 inches of rain, while higher elevations could get snow.
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NOAA predicting an ‘above-normal' 2025 Atlantic hurricane season
With just days to go before the official start of the Atlantic hurricane season, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has released its predictions for 2025 and is calling for an “above-normal” season.
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Days after deadly tornados, more severe weather expected to hit Midwest, Southeast
More severe weather is expected just days after a series of deadly storms hit the southern Plains, Midwest and Southeast.
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Gordon, Santo ISD schools closed due to apparent tornado damage
Gordon and Santo Independent School Districts are temporarily closed after suffering damage from Sunday’s storms.
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Tornado leaves damage across Palo Pinto County after overnight storms
Strong storms and tornadoes caused damage in Palo Pinto County on Sunday night. NBC 5’s Larry Collins has the details.