Emergency Declared in Dallas As More People Die From Heat
With 16 deaths here already tied to the heat this summer and with temperatures of 100 degrees or more for 10 days in a row, Dallas County health officials have declared a state of emergency. The emergency measures were imposed on Tuesday after eight heat-related deaths were reported in two days, said Betty Culbreath, the director of Dallas County Health and Human Services. Most victims have been elderly people who had other health problems, Ms. Culbreath said, although children 5 and under are also at risk.. Dallas County, Tex, officials declare state of emergency in heat wave; temperatures have risen to 100 degrees or more for 10 days, resulting in deaths of 16 persons; photo (M)
Snowy Weather Impacting Dallas Airports
DALLAS (CBSDFW.COM) ��� As of 2 pm, nearly 400 departures and arrivals were canceled Friday at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport and another dozen were canceled at Dallas Love Field. There were nearly 800 flight delays at DFW and more than 50 .
Weather Or Not, The Dallas Festival Of Ideas Is A Definite ���Go���
Snow? No snow? Ice? No ice? Mother Nature is keeping everyone on their tip toes. TV newsrooms have been slap-happy with all this weather angst taking place during their sweeps that ended Wednesday. But the weather��.
Snubbed Fans Given Tickets to Next Super Bowl
The N.F.L. offered free tickets to next year’s Super Bowl in Indianapolis to the 400 fans turned away from unfinished temporary seats at Cowboys Stadium.
Bursting With Science, Some of It Unsettling
The Perot Museum of Nature and Science, with 180,000 square feet of space and 11 exhibition halls, is opening in Dallas.. Edward Rothstein reviews Perot Museum of Nature and Science, new museum opening in Dallas.
Snow fizzles in Dallas-Fort Worth area, but wintry precipitation still forecast
���We could have a little dusting of snow [Thursday], and maybe another little bit of light snow or flurries on Friday,��� said Eric Martello, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Fort Worth. ���There could be some very light accumulations.
13 Cars, 2 Semis Slide Off U.S. 75 in Collin County
Crash totals for other areas of North Texas impacted by winter weather are not yet known. Several inches of snow began falling in North Texas after 8 a.m. Friday. The winter weather has covered roadways, making driving treacherous. Drivers are urged to.
Dallas Cowboys at Green Bay Packers: Sunday’s N.F.C. Divisional-Round Matchup
With Aaron Rodgers perhaps not playing at 100 percent because of a left calf injury, the Packers will host the Cowboys in a rematch of the so-called Ice Bowl.. Preview of NFC. divisional-round matchup between Dallas Cowboys and Green Bay Packers.
UPDATE: With snow expected Wednesday morning, American
Crews deice an American Airlines jet at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport before the Boeing 777s departure Monday for London Heathrow Airport. UPDATE, 2:30 p.m.: American Airlines said it. A midday Tuesday update from the National Weather Service said an early-morning rain Wednesday likely will change to snow around 4 a.m., with precipitation ending by mid-morning and temperatures climbing after that. It warned that ���accumulations will vary quite a��.
Dallas and Fort Worth Street Crews Plan for Winter Weather.
The following winter weather plans will be going into effect in Dallas and Fort Worth.
Massive Pileup Shuts Down U.S. Highway 75 North of Dallas | The Weather.
Around 10 a.m., just as heavy snow from Winter Storm Sparta began to fall in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, 15 vehicles collided on the highway. The accident, which happened about 40 miles north of downtown Dallas, involved two semis and 13 cars, NBC .
Dallas Copes With Unpredictability of West Nile Virus
As the West Nile virus outbreak seems to be subsiding, the hardest-hit county in the nation, Dallas County, tries to come to terms with the seeming randomness of the fatalities.. Dallas, Tex, the hardest-hit county in the nation from the West Nile virus, is trying to come to terms with the seeming randomness of the fatalities among healthy middle-aged people and active retirees; since July, 15 people have died from the mosquito-borne illness, which seems to be subsiding; outbreak has killed 57 and sickened hundreds of others in the state.
Weather blog: TxDOT reports 15-vehicle crash on 75
One lane of eastbound President George Bush Turnpike near the Frankford Rd. exit remains blocked by an accident. NTTA roadways are open and passable, but drivers must be aware of challenging driving conditions throughout this winter weather event.
Ice, Snow to Bring Hazardous Travel From Texas to North.
AccuWeather.com Winter Weather Center �� VIRAL: Truck Sliding. With deeper cold air in place, there will be mostly sleet around Dallas, added Nicholls.. However, more cold and wintry weather will arrive later in the week.
DART Prepares for Winter Weather | NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
Dallas Area Rapid Transit is preparing for severe winter weather with the following procedures beginning at 7 p.m. Sunday.
Storm Threatens to Clobber Thanksgiving Travel Plans
. A storm that has already claimed the lives of at least a dozen people is moving east and expected to create havoc for many holiday travelers.
Storm Closes Hundreds of Schools; Cancels Flights | NBC 5.
Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport and Dallas Love Field are the number one and two airports in the world most impacted by weather on Monday, according to FlightAware statistics. As of 9 a.m. Monday, airlines serving��.
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Mesquite Offers Day Camp On Bad Weather Days �� CBS.
Kids in Mesquite ISD have fun when school is closed.
For Those With Deep Pockets, Tickets Still Available
If you can make it to Dallas, you can attend Super Bowl XLV in person, if you have thousands of extra dollars on hand.. On the eve of Super Bowl XLV, there are still hundreds of tickets available on the resale market, and sales are picking up despite the disruptive weather that has plagued North Texas all week.
Ice storms slam brakes on travel in Southeast
By Wednesday morning, some light to moderate snow is forecast from northeast Texas to western North Carolina, the National Weather Service said. A winter storm warning has been issued for the ArkLaTex region, where Shreveport, La., could see 1 to 3 .
Dallas Will Get More Crap Weather Late This Week.
Dallas most favored weather oracle, Saint Delkus the Wise, brings news that later this week North Texas shall again be.
Winter Weather Impacts Texas Air Travel �� CBS Dallas / Fort.
DALLAS (CBSDFW.COM/AP) - Freezing rain affected travel across nearly half of the state on Monday, and winter storm warnings were issued in the northern part of the state. Just over 1,000 departing and arriving flights have��.
Icy Weather May Impact Mail Service - CBS Dallas / Fort Worth
Your mailbox may be empty this afternoon, and if it is, its likely due to the icy conditions.
Winter weather is making Dallas travel miserable
Winter weather hit Dallas hard on Monday, causing hundreds of flight cancellations and closing schools and roads. More than half the scheduled flights ��� about 550 ��� at Dallas-Fort Worth airport were canceled Monday, as well as a third of the flights.
Ice and Injuries Mar Super Bowl Events
As the Dallas area struggles with snow and ice, ice falling from the roof of Cowboys Stadium has injured seven people, one critically.
In Time for Thanksgiving, Storm System Heads East
As millions of Americans prepare to travel ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday, winter storm warnings were in effect in large parts of the country.. Storm system that has caused at least eight deaths across the West and Midwest heads east, and is expected to bring snow, rain and strong winds that may disrupt Thanksgiving travel over a large area of the country.
Dallas ISD Inclement Weather Makeup Days Are April 3.
The makeup days are built into the districts calendar.
Weather Causes More Than 1000 DFW Flight Cancellations
The latest the figures are 1082 departing and arriving flights were canceled at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport Monday.
From Arizona to Idaho, the West Sizzles
Record-breaking temperatures, well over 110 in places, scorched the Southwest, and wildfires have also increased.
Live Large, Think Big, Skip Town
In Dallas, the elusive “Z” sale makes a strange housing market even stranger.
A Storm in Louisiana, a Tinge of Envy in Texas
5:30 p.m. | Updated Tropical Storm Lee made landfall in Louisiana on Sunday morning, bringing heavy rain, tornadoes and flash flood watches to much of the Southeast.. Experts say Tropical Storm Lee may hover over Louisiana for next 24 to 36 hours.
Guide to Getting Through Winter Weather in DFW | NBC 5.
The Texas Department of Transportation has over 300 vehicles ready to treat bridges and overpasses Dallas and Tarrant districts. North Texas toll roads will be treated by 27 trucks with 40,000 gallons of brine, which is a��.
Winter Storm Remus: Mid-Atlantic, Northeast Snow on Thursday (FORECAST.
Winter Storm Remus brought snow as far south as Dallas and Birmingham to the Mid-Atlantic and the Northeast. For a more comprehensive recap as to Remus impacts, please click on the links below. (MORE: Winter Storm Remus Impacts by State | Snow .
Heat Wave in South Continues
. Photo of Joe Salazar trying to cool down in 103-degree heat in Dallas (S)
Disruptive Snow to Slow Travel From Mississippi to Virginia
Dry weather will be the theme across the Southeast on Friday with chilly air lingering around in the wake of the storm to close out the week. Know when the snow will start at your exact location by using AccuWeather��.
Frigid Temperatures in South Are Putting Pipes and Patience to the Test
An unusual blast of cold weather caused for than 70 water mains to break in Jackson, Miss., prompting the governor to declare a state of emergency.
Valhol Survives Fight Just So He Can Run
Even if it took a court fight, the Valhol camp is grateful that its horse is in the Kentucky Derby. The trainer Dallas Keen said today that his horse deserved the ruling by an Arkansas court on Tuesday that released the Arkansas Derby purse of $300,000 to the owner, James Jackson. The purse had been held up by Oaklawn Park pending an investigation into the possible use of an electrical buzzer by the jockey, Billy Patin, to get the gelding to run faster.. Kentucky Derby notebook; Valhol trainer Dallas Keen says that his horse deserved ruling by Arkansas court that released Arkansas Derby purse and made Valhol eligible for Kentucky Derby; possibility of rain for race discussed (M)
This Weekends DALLAS WEATHER Forecast Calls for Snow, Ice, Other Assorted Peril
As foretold by Saint Delkus the Wise Monday prophecy, Dallas is going to get some more shitty weather, starting this morning. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for most of North Texas, including Dallas County, that.
West Nile Hits Hard Around Dallas, With Fear of Its Spread
After nearly 200 cases of human infection and 10 deaths in Dallas County, Dallas’s mayor authorized aerial pesticide spraying, spurring a backlash.. Outbreak of mosquito-borne disease West Nile virus engulfs Dallas County, Tex, with nearly 200 cases of human infection and 10 deaths; Mayor Michael S Rawlings authorizes aerial pesticide spraying, but an online petition draws 1,700 signatures asking that it be stopped.
Dallas: Wet Weather in Store This Week
Following a dry and pleasant weather pattern for the weekend, cooler air and touches of rain will return to the Dallas area early in the new week. After a warm start to the weekend, temperatures will sink back into the 60s as cooler air moves in. A.
North Texas Under Winter Weather Advisory Until Saturday Evening
The Winter Weather Advisory has been upgraded to a Winter Storm Warning in Denton, Grayson Wise and Cooke counties since the storm continues to redevelop in those areas. The National Weather Service now says up to 8 inches of snow may fall in .
Winter Storm Warning For Most Of North Texas - CBS Dallas.
In the immediate Dallas/Fort Worth area I would expect temps to drop below freezing sometime between 8pm and 2am. That earlier time frame. 2015 ACM Awards Nominees Winter Weather February 2015 (4) Winter Storm��.
Deadly Storms Leave Arkansans Battered and Bracing for More
At least four people were killed in the central town of Vilonia, and as many as 80 homes were destroyed.
Advisory issued for D-FW as snow, freezing drizzle expected to coat Friday and.
Update at 3:43 p.m.: The National Weather Service office in Fort Worth will issue a revised forecast before 4:30 this afternoon. But before that, this breaking(ish?) news: From 6 a.m. Friday until 6 p.m. Saturday most of North Texas, including Dallas.
5 things to know: Icy weather makes DFW a treacherous place
The wintry weather has caused roughly 1,000 flights to be cancelled at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport and at Love Field, according to reports. School districts throughout North Texas were closed, many announcing the closures as early as Sunday .
Cowtown Marathon Cancels Saturday Races, Delays Sundays
Weve spoken with city officials and the National Weather Service (NOAA) and feel confident that Sundays events can proceed. Swartz said the race would be open Saturday from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. for runners to check-in for Sundays delayed race and pick.
Road Conditions, Severe Weather Update for DFW | CW33.
By 7 am, there were nearly 70 accidents in Fort Worth and more than 50 in Dallas. Dallas police on scene of car wreck Monday morning at 75 and Fitzhugh Feb 23,. Dallas police on scene of car wreck Monday morning at 75��.
Please Pet the Geranium
Next month, the Dallas Arboretum will open an eight-acre, $62 million children’s garden complete with a plant petting zoo.. Maria Conroy, vice president for education at Dallas Arboretum, discusses September opening of Rory Meyers Childrens Adventure Garden, interactive exhibit intended to educate children and connect them with nature.
Winter Weather Cancels Some DFW Flights
DALLAS (AP) - About 90 flights have been canceled at DFW International Airport amid sleet and light snow from the second winter storm system this week. DFW airport maintenance crews on Wednesday treated runways, taxiways and all roadways in .
Winds and Hail Cause Damage in Texas
Storms battered Texas, damaging buildings and slamming parked airplanes into one another at an airport.
Live video: Snow across North Texas will be replaced by freezing drizzle.
The High Five and other elevated roads have gotten particularly tricky as the overpasses ice up, and at 12:51 p.m. Dallas police said the northbound North Central Expressway ramp at LBJ Freeway is closed ���due to icy conditions.��� The weather is now .