WBAP WX CENTER FORECAST 5A 7-20-22 * * EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING ALL OF NORTH TEXAS * * TODAY…SUNNY AND HOT… HIGH NEAR 107 WINDS SOUTHWEST 10-15 MPH THIS AFTERNOON… TONIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY AND MORE HUMID WITH ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS POSSIBLE OVERNIGHT.. LOWS 79-84 SINDS SOUTH 10-15 MPH AND…… MORE
Former North Texas Lawman Guilty of Civil Rights Violation
(WBAP/KLIF) — Officials say a former East Texas deputy pleaded guilty to a civil rights violation for punching a restrained detainee in the chest repeatedly with a shock gun. Former Van Zandt County Sheriff’s deputy David Yager pleaded guilty Tuesday to a charge arising from a February 2021 assault on a detainee. The victim was…… MORE
Former North Texas Lawman Guilty of Civil Rights Violation
(WBAP/KLIF) — Officials say a former East Texas deputy pleaded guilty to a civil rights violation for punching a restrained detainee in the chest repeatedly with a shock gun. Former Van Zandt County Sheriff’s deputy David Yager pleaded guilty Tuesday to a charge arising from a February 2021 assault on a detainee. The victim was…… MORE
Record Heat Bears Down on the Metroplex
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Temperatures reached as high as 109 degrees on Tuesday in DFW, and North Texas are feeling the heat. “I’ve got a cooler in the backseat of my car filled with ice and water,” said a valet driver in Downtown Dallas. “I’m just passing bottles out to everyone I see.” Others chose to…… MORE
Continued Reaction to Texas House Report on Uvalde Massacre
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Leaders in Austin, and across the state of Texas, continue to react to this week’s release of an interim House investigative report on the elementary school massacre in Uvalde that left 19 students and two teachers dead. Governor Greg Abbott thanked House Speaker Dade Phelan and the Texas House for their investigation…… MORE
Kaufman County Leaders Issue Disaster Declaration As Chalk Mountain Fire Continues to Burn
KAUFMAN COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF News ) – Kaufman County leaders declared a disaster declaration as the King’s Creek Fire continues to burn. The declaration, issued Monday night, allows the county judge to access more resources and implement tougher fines for people who continue to break an ongoing burn ban. “Such as putting heavier fines for people…… MORE
FTW: ‘Unusually high’ Number of Water Main Breaks Due to Excessive Heat/Drought
Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – The City of Fort Worth says that the extreme heat and lack of rain has triggered an unusually high number of water main breaks in the city; nearly 200 in the past 30 days due to “land shifting.” Another happened overnight in a Fort worth neighborhood where we’re told that water…… MORE
Excessive Heat / Extreme Fire Danger Regionwide
WBAP WX CENTER FORECAST 5A 7-19-22 * * EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING ALL OF NORTH TEXAS * * * * RED FLAG WARNING REGIONWIDE..EXTREME GRASS FIRE DANGER * * TODAY…SUNNY, BREEZY AND EXCESSIVELY HOT.. HIGHS 108-111 / LOWS NEAR 85 WINDS SOUTHWEST 15-20 MPH AND GUSTY TOMORROW…SUNNY TO PARTLY CLOUDY, HOT AND MORE…… MORE
Excessive heat warnings/advisories continue through Wednesday as temps climb to 105 to 110
Heat index values over 105 degrees in the advisory area – North Texas and parts of Central Texas. Avoid extended time outdoors, stay hydrated, and know the signs and symptoms of heat related illnesses. Remember to check the back seat! Tuesday Sunny and hot, with a high near 108. South southwest wind 10 to 15…… MORE
Two Major Grass Fires Burning In North Texas
Palo Pinto / Somervell (WBAP/KLIF NEWS) – A fire on the west side of Possum Kingdom Lake along Highway 1148 has destroyed several homes and out buildings. As of 10PM Monday night the fire was 10% contained according to officials. Equipment from several states were called in to help. Planes were scooping water from the…… MORE
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