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A heat dome is a weather phenomenon that can bring blazing temperatures across the United States. Here’s what you need to know.

A heat wave is taking over the eastern third of the country and bringing triple-digit heat to the area before DFW this season.

Why is the summer solstice the longest day of the year? Meteorologist Chase Cain explains with Play-Doh.

As winter blooms into spring, find out how On Time Experts can keep your HVAC running smoothly all season long.

Friday, June 20, marks the longest day of the year and the first day of summer!

North Texas is currently not under a drought, but areas south are experiencing extreme drought.

Overnight rain led to flooding and subsequent evacuations in Palo Pinto County. Santo Public Information Officer Cyndi Smith tells us about these overnight rescues.

North Texans are experiencing flooding and power outages after storms on Sunday night. NBC 5’s Larry Collins has the details.

Severe storms swept through North Texas last night bringing strong winds, heavy rain, and fierce lightning. NBC 5’s Larry Collins has the details.

The highest chance of storms arrives Sunday night into Monday morning. NBC 5’s Kevan Smith has the forecast.

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.

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.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has posted several available positions, after hundreds of forecasters were fired.

Here’s what to know as Sahara Desert dust travels over 4,000 miles to the U.S., affecting skies and possibly hurricane activity.

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.

The landslide that buried a Swiss village and riverbed is refocusing attention on the role of global warming in glacier collapses around the world.

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.

Castle Hills couple’s home destroyed by lightning while they were away on vacation.

Experts say lightning rods are the most effective tools when preventing a home from catching fire after a lightning strike.