Rick Mitchell
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First Snow of 2023: Here's Who Saw the Most Wintry Weather in North Texas
A strong storm system moved across Texas on Tuesday, bringing a chilly rain to all of North Texas before changing over to snow. → Read More
Why Were There So Many Tornadoes?
While severe weather was expected Tuesday morning, the amount of tornadoes was a surprise. → Read More
Texas Chills While Alaska Warms
The jet stream pattern responsible for our Texas chill is also producing above-normal temperatures in Alaska. → Read More
Total Lunar Eclipse Arrives Early Tuesday Morning
A total lunar eclipse will occur Tuesday morning and it will be visible in North Texas. The only problem may be some stubborn clouds. → Read More
LIVE NOW: Monday Storms Travel Across North Texas
Rain began falling overnight and scattered showers are expected to continue throughout the day. → Read More
Expect to See a Tire Pressure Warning With Low Temperatures Ahead
With temperatures dropping into the 30s Wednesday morning, don’t be surprised if you see the low tire pressure icon when you start your car. → Read More
Drought is Still There, But it's Shrinking Across Texas; See Before/After
The unusually plentiful rainfall in North Texas over the past couple of weeks has certainly put a dent in the drought. → Read More
The End of the Heatwave
A strong cold front will bring an end to the heatwave this weekend across North Texas. → Read More
So Long to 90-Degree Weather: Rain Chances & Heat Relief on the Way
We’re tracking chances of thunderstorms Friday night followed by the approach of a cold front that will also bring storms to some areas of North Texas. → Read More
Weekend Storm Chances in North Texas
There is a chance for a few thunderstorms in North Texas this weekend. → Read More
2022 Tornado Season Off to a Fast Start, But Will it Continue?
The National Weather Service confirms there were 16 tornadoes that occurred in North and Central Texas during the March 21 severe storms. The strongest tornado was an EF3 that hit Jacksboro with up to 150 mph winds. → Read More
Winter Weather Advisory: Rain and Winter Mix on Friday
Another shot of winter will be arriving early Friday morning in North Texas. A cold front will move across the area with falling temperatures and an increasing north wind. → Read More
LIVE RADAR: Winter Storm Warning; Drivers Face Icy Roads With Freezing Rain & Drizzle
Freezing rain and freezing drizzle will become widespread overnight and continue into Thursday morning. The precipitation should end Thursday afternoon. → Read More
Freezing Rain and Sleet Difference Explained
NBC 5's Chief Meteorologist Rick Mitchell explains the difference between freezing rain and sleet and how warm air and cold air contribute to them. → Read More
Grab Your Winter Coat; It's Getting Cold Again
A strong cold front will move south across North Texas on Wednesday. It'll bring falling temperatures and a gusty north wind. → Read More
Frost Advisory for Areas East of Dallas Friday Morning
Temperatures tonight will fall into the 30s to low 40s. The greatest chance for frost will occur in the advisory area across East Texas. → Read More
How to See the Super Flower Blood Moon Wednesday Morning
Here's how to watch the Super Flower Blood Moon Wednesday morning in North Texas. → Read More
LIVE RADAR: Don't Put Away the Umbrellas
This showery and sometimes stormy weather pattern is going to continue into the weekend. Scattered showers and perhaps a few thunderstorms will be possible... → Read More
Live Radar: Storms Overnight Could Bring Hail
There is a Marginal Risk for a few severe storms overnight across most of North Texas. The main threat will be hail up to the size of quarters. No tornadoes or strong winds are expected. → Read More
Dense Fog Advisory Until Noon Sunday, Strong Storms Possible Later in the Day
The gloomy weather pattern will continue through the weekend across North Texas. Fog lingered across North Texas on Saturday and is expected to get even... → Read More