Category: Forecasts & Storms
Power Out? How to Report It to Oncor and Track Repairs
Oncor delivers power for most of DFW no matter who sends your bill. The phone number, text shortcut,…
Storm Sirens and Phone Alerts: How DFW Warnings Work
DFW’s outdoor sirens are built for people outdoors. How Dallas activates them, what Wireless Emergency Alerts do indoors,…
Hurricane Season Opens June 1. Yes, It Reaches North Texas
Atlantic hurricane season opens June 1, and Gulf remnants regularly soak DFW. What NOAA’s 2026 outlook says and…
After a Storm, Here’s How Dallas Picks Up the Debris
How Dallas Sanitation collects storm debris: your monthly brush week, the 10 cubic yard limit, stacking rules crews…
Why ‘Turn Around, Don’t Drown’ Is DFW’s Flood Rule
Most flood deaths happen in vehicles. Why the National Weather Service’s Turn Around Don’t Drown rule matters at…
Tornado Watch or Warning: The Difference That Matters
A tornado watch means get ready and a warning means shelter now. What NWS Fort Worth’s alerts ask…