What is the weather cap? How it keeps storms from forming
A cap is a weather term used when atmospheric conditions keep severe storms from forming.
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A cap is a weather term used when atmospheric conditions keep severe storms from forming.
Thousands of North Texas residents are without power Tuesday morning, with Dallas County reporting the most outages.
Wind speeds in some areas topped 70 miles per hour, nearly equivalent to a Category 1 hurricane.
It only takes 30 minutes for frostbite to set in, according to doctors.
Many Oncor customers are without electricity due to early morning storms, with Wise County facing the highest number of outages.
Around 40 million people in the U.S. are under a winter storm warning from an unusual blast of severe cold weather and snow across the South.
Researchers say human-caused climate change dealt people an average of nearly six weeks of extra extreme heat in 2024, while also fueling more destructive storms.
Cuba was reeling from a fierce major hurricane that ripped across the island and knocked out its power grid, after ravaging parts of the Cayman Islands and Jamaica.
Severe thunderstorms are expected Monday and a possible squall line with damaging winds and brief, spin-up tornadoes could form. Localized flash flooding is also in play.
Floods sparked by torrential rain in Spain's Valencia region have left at least 158 people dead and others missing amid mud-caked debris.
President Biden told Floridians his administration would offer support "for as long as it takes to rescue, recover and rebuild."
The Great Galveston Hurricane is known as the deadliest weather disaster in United States history, killing at least 8,000 people, with some estimates as high as 12,000 people.
To date, experts recognize the 1900 Galveston hurricane as the deadliest natural disaster in U.S. history.
As Hurricane Milton intensified on its path toward Florida's Gulf Coast, the strength of the system increased the severity of the storm surge forecast.
Maps show the areas impacted by storm surge, rainfall levels and more as Helene, once a major hurricane and now a tropical storm, moves inland from Florida's Gulf Coast over Georgia.
Hurricane John's rapid intensification forced Mexico's Pacific tourist hubs of Acapulco and Puerto Escondido to brace quickly for a Category 3 storm.
Francine made landfall in southern Louisiana's Terrebonne Parish, the National Hurricane Center said.
The proclamation was originally issued on April 30, days after severe storms caused widespread damage throughout North Texas.
Tropical Storm Debby reached Florida's gulf coast early Monday as a hurricane, bringing with it the potential for catastrophic flooding.
This spring brought an extraordinary amount of rain, thunderstorms, and tornadoes to North Texas.
A Houston-area couple who took a wrong turn during storms on Tuesday stumbled across a truck driver nearly completely submerged in a flooded drainage ditch – and used a hammer to save his life.
A multi-day power outage is anticipated, Jenkins said.
Garland residents are picking up the pieces after severe storms caused heavy damage Tuesday morning.
Strong winds uprooted trees in Garland Tuesday morning, landing on cars and blocking streets. One house was struck by lightning.
As of Monday, NWS Survey teams say four tornadoes hit North Texas Saturday night.
A divided federal appeals court ruled that the Trump administration's policy banning transgender individuals from serving in the military is likely unconstitutional.
A Utah judge denied a request from the suspect accused of killing Charlie Kirk to restrict access to parts of his July preliminary hearing.
The city said it would not release additional details for now to respect the privacy of those involved.
The filing sets up Anthropic, the maker of the Claude AI chatbot, to sell its shares to the public.
The June 7 event, called "Big Gay Swim Day," was organized by two nonprofit groups and is set to be held at the Quakertown Civic Center.
The case has been marred by controversy, racial tension and threats, while drawing national attention, particularly on social media.
A divided federal appeals court ruled that the Trump administration's policy banning transgender individuals from serving in the military is likely unconstitutional.
A Utah judge denied a request from the suspect accused of killing Charlie Kirk to restrict access to parts of his July preliminary hearing.
The city said it would not release additional details for now to respect the privacy of those involved.
The filing sets up Anthropic, the maker of the Claude AI chatbot, to sell its shares to the public.
A North Texas foster family says a legal gray area in Texas' Baby Moses law led to the child being returned to biological relatives.
As he battles terminal cancer, a Fort Worth fire captain says the state's workers' comp system has failed him — and he's far from alone.
A Kennedale couple says their leased solar panels stopped producing power and became a costly burden after years of unfulfilled promises.
Family ignored a nighttime alert during deadly flooding. Now, questions are growing about notification fatigue and whether the system needs changes.
Texans are tuning out more than Amber Alerts, with the highest opt-out rate in the country for wireless emergency alerts.
A divided federal appeals court ruled that the Trump administration's policy banning transgender individuals from serving in the military is likely unconstitutional.
Former Vice President Mike Pence said on Sunday that he hopes the administration will drop its new "anti-weaponization fund" that has sparked pushback on Capitol Hill among Republicans.
More than 200 people have been killed in the monthslong campaign against alleged drug boats traversing the Caribbean Sea and eastern Pacific.
This is the first time Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has made this accusation, which may constitute a war crime.
Mayes Middleton and Nathan Johnson are set to go head-to-head in November.
Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported an increase in first-quarter sales Wednesday.
During the program's first year, it will be offered at about 65 to 75 hospitals that handle about a quarter of births in the state and largely serve low-income patients, Newsom's office said.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
This explosion is among several similar incidents across North Texas that raise questions about why hazardous natural gas leaks keep happening
Zoox, owned by Amazon, produces its own autonomous vehicles that it says are built for passengers, not drivers.
The head of the World Health Organization says Ebola has killed at least 7 people in Congo, but the U.N. agency says it knows the epidemic "is much larger."
The most recent week of data from Dallas County Health and Human Services shows a 50% increase in positive flu cases.
The cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak has docked at the Dutch port of Rotterdam for disinfection, wrapping up a troubled journey that put world health authorities on alert.
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
Dr. Tracy Beth Høeg, leader of the Food and Drug Administration division responsible for regulating prescription and over-the-counter drugs, is leaving her post, a senior FDA official confirmed.
After sharing management of the arena for decades, the Mavericks are now in full control.
Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported an increase in first-quarter sales Wednesday.
Expensive tickets, trouble getting visas and anti-American sentiment may all be contributing to underwhelming demand.
Herring said that in the year before tariffs, used car sales were just under half of his business at his dealership in Irving; Now, they are nearly 75 percent.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
Russell Henley birdied the final three holes to force a playoff with Eric Cole, then made it four in a row with a 5-footer on the first extra hole Sunday at Colonial to win the Charles Schwab Challenge.
Leiter (3-4) allowed two hits while striking out nine through the first five innings.
Texas strung together five straight hits in the final inning to erase a late deficit and hand rookie Peyton Gray his first major league win.
Azzi Fudd scored 22 points in her first WNBA start, Jessica Shepard had her second triple-double of the season, and the Dallas Wings beat the Las Vegas Aces 95-87.
University president Lawrence Schovanec wrote in a letter to the Texas Tech community that the school would appeal the ruling.
President Trump said he is considering replacing the Freedom 250 concert series with a rally after many artists dropped out.
Sonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist known for his bold tone and constant experimentation, has died at 95.
The American Music Awards celebrate fan favorites in the music world and feature performances from multiple artists.
Rob Base, the MC whose lyrics lit up the dancefloor classic "It Takes Two" and got countless people moving worldwide, passed away Friday.
After nearly a century on the air, CBS News Radio signed off, with the final reports airing on Friday, May 22.
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
