severe weather

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

NBC 5’s Larry Collins and Alicia Barrera tell us about the damage seen across North Texas after strong winds and heavy rain blew through the area on Tuesday.

A powerful storm system brought severe thunderstorms and damage Tuesday morning. All of the Tornado Watches remain east of DFW expiring by this afternoon. The main concern now shifts the high winds expected this afternoon and the elevated fire danger.

A potent system arrived early Tuesday and as the sun came up, damage reports came in.

A powerful storm system will bring a chance of strong to severe thunderstorms into Tuesday morning.

A powerful storm system will bring a chance of strong to severe thunderstorms into Tuesday morning. NBC 5 Chief Meteorologist Rick Mitchell explains what to expect and the timing of the storm system.

Monday will feature breezy and mostly cloudy conditions (a few showers could be possible) with highs into the mid-70s.

We’re starting the week with mostly cloudy and breezy conditions across North Texas. A potent storm system will increase the threat for severe weather by Tuesday morning. NBC 5 Meteorologist Kevan Smith has the latest details.

A new Wind Advisory is in effect for parts of North Texas, including Tarrant, Dallas, Denton and Collin Counties as well as counties north and east until 9 a.m. Wednesday.

While most of Sunday will be dry and mild, there will be a chance of showers and perhaps some thunderstorms by evening. NBC 5’s Adrienne Vonn has the forecast.

An unsettled weather pattern will bring a severe weather threat to North Texas.

Frozen pipes are disrupting businesses and homes across North Texas. Experts share tips to prevent costly damage.

North Texas school districts held classes as usual during the Extreme Cold Warning but canceled some activities to keep students safe. NBC 5’s Candace Sweat reports parents bundled up their kids, if they could, while districts made sure buildings were safe and warm for their arrival

Frozen pipes caused major disruptions across North Texas this morning, leading to closures, including the Corsicana-Navarro County Public Health Department. Plumbers report a surge in emergency calls. Allie Spillyards has tips on what to do if you’re affected.

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

While rare in North Texas, lake effect snow could happen tonight in North Texas.

Plumbers are preparing for winter weather anticipating problems caused by freezing temperatures in North Texas. NBC 5’s Larry Collins spoke with plumbers about tips to protect your pipes. 

TxDOT and the City of Fort Worth are prepping roads ahead of the expected freezing drizzle. NBC 5’s Alanna Quillen has the latest. 

Mudslides are dangerous torrents that are usually referred to by geologists and first responders as debris flows.