Extreme Weather

Four crew members at the Mount Washington Observatory in New Hampshire had some fun on the job on Friday.

Tornadoes can form in minutes, leaving little time to prepare. Knowing the difference between alerts and having a safety plan in place is critical.

Across North Texas people fixing fences and picking up branches taken down by Tuesday morning’s severe weather. For residents in Irving, the damage is much worse after part of the city took a direct hit from a tornado with winds likely near 100-miles an hour. NBC 5’s Maria Guerrero talked to storm victims.

At the height of the storm Oncor said more than 335,000 power outages were reported after heavy lightning and straight line winds caused significant damage in some areas. This afternoon the National Weather Service confirmed an EF-1 tornado hit Irving. NBC 5’s David Goins takes a look at the damage.

Severe thunderstorms ripped part of the roof off of Plano West Senior High School Tuesday morning.

According to the Irving Police Department, no injuries have been reported, and the NWS will determine if a tornado caused the damage.

Hundreds of people are out of their homes after a strong thunderstorm damaged multiple apartment buildings in Irving early Tuesday morning.

A Mammoth Mountain ski patrol employee has died after sustaining serious injuries last week from an avalanche.

Two bitter cold snaps this winter are putting a strain on already tight budgets as electric and gas bills come in. NBC 5’s Vince Sims takes a closer at how nonprofits that provide help are preparing to handle more requests.

Tenants at an East Dallas apartment complex say they’ve had to endure this week’s dangerous cold without gas or heat in their homes.

Residents at an East Dallas apartment complex say they’ve been without gas and heat for a month, forcing them to endure freezing temperatures. Many are frustrated by slow repairs and a lack of urgency from management. NBC 5’s Maria Guerrero has the story.

On extremely cold days like we’re having in North Texas outdoor events have been canceled, but the cold doesn’t stop for some people who still have a job to do for the safety of others. NBC 5’s Vince Sims and Sophia Beausoleil report on those who have to endure the bitter cold.

Nishka, Willie and Ranger were featured during the segments on North Texas pets and the extreme cold weather on Feb. 19, 2025.

If you ask anyone what it’s like to be out in this weather, you’ll likely get the same answer — and emergency services workers are doing everything they can to stay warm.

Snow could be seen in parts of Dallas as temperatures dropped below freezing in North Texas.

Road crews across North Texas are watching the roads for any developing icy spots. The North Texas Tollway Authority said on Tuesday their crews started 12-hour shifts in anticipation of the freezing precipitation and cold weather.

Road crews across North Texas are watching the roads for any developing icy spots and planning for how to respond to any slick spots.

As freezing temperatures and icy roads approach, Meals on Wheels of Tarrant County is taking extra steps to ensure homebound clients have food. Volunteers are packing extra meals and monitoring conditions to keep everyone safe. NBC 5’s Alicia Barrera has more.

Temperatures have plummeted across North Texas, with wind chills expected to drop below zero. Freezing drizzle could make roads dangerous, and some schools have canceled activities and all eyes are on the Texas power grid. Here’s what you need to know.

North Texas school districts are making decisions about whether told cancel classes Tuesday due to bitter cold and hazardous road conditions brought on by an Arctic blast.