FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF) – The National Weather Service has re-issued its Excessive Heat Warning until 9:00pm Saturday night for all of North and Central Texas. The weather service says dangerously hot conditions will continue with temperatures up to 109 and heat index values up to 113. The weather service warns extreme heat and humidity will…… MORE
DFW Hits Hottest Temperature in Ten Years; Excessive Heat Warning Extended through Saturday
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF) – DFW Airport reached 110 degrees Friday which is the hottest air temperature recorded at the airport, where records are kept, since 2011. The last 110 degree day was August 2nd, 2011. The last time 111 degrees was recorded was September 4th, 2000. The National Weather Service has re-issued its Excessive Heat…… MORE
ERCOT Expects Tight Grid Conditions, Requests Conservation Friday from 3pm to 9pm CT
(Austin) WBAP/KLIF – ERCOT is asking Texans to conserve electricity use, if safe to do so, today from 3 p.m. – 9 p.m. The agency says it expects low wind power generation and high demand to continue through the weekend because of extreme heat and is asking Texans to stay tuned for additional communications this…… MORE
Houston Named to Host 2028 GOP Convention
HOUSTON (WBAP/KLIF) – The Republican National Convention will return to Texas in four years. GOP Chair Ronna McDaniel announced Friday that the 2028 Republican National Convention will be in Houston, Texas. This is the second time Houston will serve as host to the once-in-four-years event. Houston beat out finalists Miami and Nashville for the honor.…… MORE
A/C Problems Cancel Classes At Plano West High School
Plano (WBAP/KLIF) – Plano West high School has canceled Friday’s classes. Administrators say they’ve been having trouble with the school’s air conditioning, and it’s only getting worse, so there will be no school an Plano West High until it’s fixed. The school district says it will notify students and parents Sunday wether or not classes…… MORE
Early Morning Fire Hits Texas Prison
Huntsville (WBAP/KLIF) – Fire broke out early Friday morning at the Texas State Prison in Huntsville. The blaze reportedly began in the attic of the walled, maximum secuirty unit. About 600 inmates had to be evacuated while firefighters poured water on the flames. It took several hours to bring ithe fire under control. and teams…… MORE
Record Heat Fri-Sat. A few Showers and Storms
WBAP WX CENTER FORECAST 5A 8-25-23 * * EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING UNTIL 9 THIS EVENING * * TODAY…MOSTLY SUNNY, CONTINUED VERY HOT.. HIGH NEAR 107 (112) [RECORD = 106] WINDS LIGHT AND VARIABLE TONIGHT..FAIR AND WARM.. LOW NEAR 85 TOMORROW…SUNNY, CONTINUED HOT WITH A SLIGHT CHANCE OF ISOLATED AFTERNOON THUNDERSTORMS..…… MORE
Excessive Heat Warning Continues
Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) -The National Weather Service has re-issued its Excessive Heat Warning until 9:00 o’clock Friday) evening for all of north and central Texas.. Forecasters say dangerously hot conditions will continue with temperatures up to 108, and heat index values up to 113. The Weather Service warns extreme heat and humidity will significantly increase…… MORE
Record Heat gives way to Spotty Rains
WBAP WX CENTER FORECAST 5A 8-25-23 * * EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING UNTIL 9 THIS EVENING * * TODAY…MOSTLY SUNNY, CONTINUED VERY HOT.. HIGH NEAR 107 (112) [RECORD = 106] WINDS LIGHT AND VARIABLE TONIGHT..FAIR AND WARM.. LOW NEAR 85 TOMORROW…SUNNY, CONTINUED HOT WITH A SLIGHT CHANCE OF ISOLATED AFTERNOON THUNDERSTORMS..…… MORE
ERCOT Issues Conservation Appeal Thursday
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – ERCOT has issued a Conservation Appeal Thursday afternoon and evening as temperatures again shoot up to 107 degrees and hotter in portions of North Texas. This is different language than in the past when the state power grid has asked for a voluntary conservation. ERCOT said Thursday that they do expect tight…… MORE
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