(Austin, TX) – Due to continued high temperatures, high demand, low wind, and declining solar power generation this afternoon, operating reserves are expected to be low into the afternoon and evening hours. As a result, ERCOT is asking Texans to conserve electricity use, if safe to do so, today, September 7, from 5 p.m. –…… MORE
Free EV Charging Stations in Mesquite
(WBAP/KLIF) — The Metroplex now has two new, level-two electric vehicle (EV) chargers available for free use. Two electric vehicle charging stations are now available in the city of Mesquite. The city’s Jenni Gilmer says the EV charging sites are located at Mesquite City Hall and the Mesquite Municipal Center. A Texas Department of Transportation…… MORE
Major Weekend Road Closure for US 75 in Dallas
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – Motorists beware of some major road closures this weekend A portion of US-75 northbound and southbound between Royal and Forest Lanes will be closed from 7pm Saturday, through 3pm Sunday. Tthe reason for the closure, the installation of the Northaven Trail Pedestrian Bridge. There will also be ramp closures at the junction…… MORE
Texas Prisons on Lockdown Due to Rising Violence Connected to Illegal Drugs
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF News ) – The Texas Department of Criminal Justice said a rise in contraband, violence and drug related inmate murders triggered a lock down on Wednesday. 16 inmates have been killed by other inmates over the last year. In a press release, the agency said there’s been a “substantial increase” in the volume…… MORE
Brutally Hot for Two More Days. Then…
WBAP WX CENTER FORECAST 5A 9-7-23 * * EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING THROUGH 9 TONIGHT * * TODAY…SUNNY AND HOT.. HIGH NEAR 106 WINDS LIGHT AND VARIABLE TONIGHT..CLEAR AND WARM.. LOWS 78-82 TOMORROW…MOSTLY SUNNY AND HOT..WITH ISOLATED AFTERNOON THUNDERSTORMS MAINLY EAST.. HIGH NEAR 108 / LOW NEAR 80 SATURDAY…PARTLY CLOUDY,…… MORE
Excessive Heat Warning Continues Until 9PM
(WBAP/KLIF) — The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has issued an Excessive Heat Warning from 1 PM to 9 PM CDT Thursday. EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 9 PM CDTTHURSDAY… PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay outof the sun, and check up on…… MORE
ERCOT Issues Level 2 Emergency Alert For Power Grid
(WBAP/KLIF) – Austin – ERCOT moved into emergency operations Wednesday evening around 7:25 and a Level 2 alert was issued as demand for electricity spiked. Earlier Wednesday, ERCOT sent out a conservation appeal for consumers to reduce power consumption between 6 and 9 pm. However operating reserves continued to decline. About an hour after the…… MORE
ERCOT Request Conservation Wednesday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
(Austin, TX) – Due to continued high temperatures, high demand, low wind, and declining solar power generation this evening, operating reserves are expected to be low into the evening hours. As a result, ERCOT is asking Texans to conserve electricity use, if safe to do so, today, September 6, from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.…… MORE
Judge Orders Texas to Remove Border Buoys From Rio Grande, Rejects Abbott ‘Invasion’ Claim
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A federal judge on Wednesday ordered Texas to move a large floating barrier to the riverbank ofthe Rio Grande after protests from the the U.S. and Mexican governments over Republican Gov. Greg Abbott’s latest tactic to stop migrants from crossing America’s southern border. The decision by U.S. District Judge David Ezra…… MORE
Heat & Humidity Continue; Expect Real Feel Temps Around 108
Hot conditions will persist into Wednesday with an elevated wildfire threat along and west of I-35. High temperatures will reach 100 to 105 degrees with heat index values as high as 105 to 110. A Heat Advisory remains in effect through Wednesday evening for the entire region. Isolated storms will be possible across North Texas…… MORE
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