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A heat dome will engulf World Cup games in the eastern US this week

  • 2 days ago

300 free A/C units distributed to Precinct 4 families, commissioner says

  • Jun 29

Sunscreen ingredient popular in Asia, Europe finally approved by FDA

  • Jun 10
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El Niño expected to develop soon; could be strongest on record

  • May 15

Early-season heat pushes east, raising health, fire risks: AccuWeather

  • May 12

Abandoned buildings and paved lots drive up heat in Houston: Study

  • Oct 16, 2025

Teachers asking for fans because of school's HVAC issues, parent says

  • Aug 29, 2025

Portion of Seawall Boulevard in Galveston buckles due to heat: TxDOT

  • Aug 18, 2025

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Abandoned buildings and paved lots drive up heat in Houston, Texas A&M University study shows

  • Oct 16, 2025
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HISD parent says teachers are asking for fans because of HVAC issues at school

  • Aug 29, 2025
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Portion of Seawall Boulevard in Galveston buckles due to heat, TxDOT officials say

  • Aug 18, 2025
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Humidity vs dry heat: Science behind types of heat during the summer

  • Aug 5, 2025
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How Houston's heat could land you a job in ABC13 Who's Hiring Job Fair

  • Jul 16, 2025
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Despite grid improvements, Texans remain at risk for summer outages, study shows

  • Jun 12, 2025
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Summertime heat is here, new study shows increasing heat-related risks for pregnant women

  • May 20, 2025
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New study shows how greenspace can impact dangerous heat in Harris Co.

  • Feb 26, 2025

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The science behind types of heat, difference in exercising in humid versus dry heat

Southeast Texas' hot and humid weather poses a risk to those who work or exercise in the heat. There are things you can do to better prepare to withstand the heat on these hot summer days.

  • Aug 5, 2025

As extreme heat warnings are issued, experts warn of deadly consequences

Extreme heat is the deadliest weather-related hazard in the U.S., claiming roughly 2,000 people annually, according to data from the CDC.

  • Jul 28, 2025
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Heat indices could hit 120 as sweltering temperatures grip Eastern US

More than 130 million people across most of the United States are on alert for widespread, dangerous heat.

  • Jul 28, 2025

How Houston's heat could land you a job in ABC13 Who's Hiring Job Fair

Federal jobs data shows air conditioning careers are going to be some of the hottest jobs over the next decade.

  • Jul 16, 2025

Child in critical condition after being left in hot car; mother charged, police say

A mother has been arrested and charged after the child was left strapped in a car seat in sweltering conditions.

  • Jun 30, 2025