Why does 2 inches of rain in an hour sometimes produce a flood, and other times doesn't? It comes down to the way the ground absorbs water, and the science behind it is how we forecast flood risk.

Stunning images show expansive plumes descending on the Phoenix metro area and the city's international airport.

Nationally, extreme heat causes more deaths each year than any other weather event, including floods, hurricanes and tornadoes.

Temperatures soared to above average for many in KELOLAND on Wednesday. Meteorologist Jaelyn Borresen explains what is behind ...

Have you ever wondered what this is and what causes it? This is known as highway mirage. The physics behind Earth's atmosphere is the reason behind why this phenomenon occurs during hot afternoons.

What causes El Nino, and is August the driest month? KXAN Meteorologist Rich Segal answers these viewer questions plus much more on KXAN+.

Here’s what a heat dome is, how it’s different from a heat wave and how hot it has to get for each region of Florida to issue a heat advisory.

Sometimes referred to as an inland hurricane, derechos are among weather's most destructive phenomena. And there's one headed for the midwest.

Here’s what a heat dome is, how it’s different from a heat wave and how hot it has to get for each region of Florida to issue a heat advisory.