5:10 p.m.
Be careful on the roads. Visibility is impacted.
4:50 p.m.
4:13 p.m.
Brazos Valley... you're up next! The dust will arrive by 5 p.m.
4:00 p.m.
Check on your garbage cans - they may not be where you left them. This is from the Waco downtown area.
3:40 p.m.
Power lines down around McGregor.
3:37 p.m.
More schools cancel or postpone athletic events due to weather concerns.
Hot off the press! @TDTSports @WacoTribSports pic.twitter.com/s8Tj9NOl18
— Marty Garcia (@Coach_Garcia12) March 4, 2025
Today's baseball games have been cancelled. pic.twitter.com/i5sbfu26KH
— Crawford Athletics (@CrawfordPirates) March 4, 2025
3:32 p.m.
Power outages continue to be a problem across parts of Central Texas.
3:28 p.m.
Riesel cancels Tuesday night softball game.
Due to the high winds in Riesel, Riesel has canceled the Softball game for tonight.
— Clifton Cubs Athletics (@clifton_cubs) March 4, 2025
3:22 p.m.
If you don't need to be on the roads right now, avoid it. Meteorologist Matt Hines shows how much visibility is impacted.
3:15 p.m.
Copperas Cove issues traffic alert as roads close due to roof ripped off building.
3:01 p.m.
The dust is here. What does your drive look like today?
2:40 p.m.
Meteorologist Josh Johns is out in the neighborhood looking at conditions as dust blows in. Click here to see his video.
2:26 p.m.
Robertson County issues a two-week burn ban.
1:54 p.m.
The TxDOT Traffic Cameras show dust is beginning to move into our region. Be careful if traveling.
1:52 p.m.
Residents in Milam County may see smoke from a fire in a neighboring county.
1:47 p.m.
Clifton Police issue warning about traffic light damage.
1:45 p.m.
Navasota Valley Electric shares an update on outages.
OUTAGE UPDATE 1:30 PM:
Our crews have made much progress and have restored power to over 3,700 meters.
Buffalo/Butler area: We are currently awaiting repairs from Brazos Electric transmission crews before power can be restored at the substation. Their estimated restoration time is 4 PM. Once the substation is back online, we will be able to restore any additional outages that may exist on our side.
East Lake Limestone/Farrar/Personville area: Crews are actively repairing broken poles and downed lines. Due to the extent of the damage, we anticipate power restoration will take until this evening.
Groesbeck/Box Church area: Crews are working to repair broken poles and downed lines.
In addition to restoring power to the larger outages, our crews are also working on smaller, individual outages throughout our service area. We appreciate our patience as we work to restore power as quickly and safely as possible.
1:35 p.m.
A dust storm is approaching. These are called a haboob. Meteorologist Matt Hines explains what to expect.
1:30 p.m.
The wind has arrived! Just look at the flag in this shot from our Cen-Tex Roof System Camera Network.
11:56 a.m.
Meteorologist Josh Johns shares the latest weather conditions - including WIND.
11:48 a.m.
Coolidge ISD provides update on campus status.
CISD will release at 12 pm dues to power outage.
11:35 a.m.
The Walmart location in Marlin is closed due to power outages.
11:15 a.m.
Fairfield ISD changes athletic event due to weather.
11:05 a.m.
Robinson customers may experience water outages as repairs are made.
***Conserve Water***
The City is experiencing nearly a city-wide power outage. The power outage is also affecting our water treatment plant and some of our water wells. The Robinson Utility Department is requesting our customers to conserve water as much as possible until the power can be restored.
10:40 a.m.
Iola ISD cancels an athletic event Tuesday.
The baseball games scheduled for today, Tuesday, March 3rd, against Leon have been canceled.
10:16 a.m.
Oncor is reporting 10,487 power outages in McLennan County.
10:02 a.m.
The City of Robinson is asking residents to conserve water as power is restored.
Due to the early morning storms the City of Robinson has lost power to most of our city. The Robinson Utilities Department is requesting all of our customers to conserve water until power can be restored. Thank you for your cooperation.
9:55 a.m.
Florence Elementary is closed Tuesday. Other campuses in Florence ISD are open.
~~FES STUDENT PICK UP~~~
ALL FES students, including bus riders, will need to be picked up as soon as possible. All students can be picked up at the front of the elementary school.
9:47 a.m.
Coolidge ISD shares an update on classes while dealing with power outages.
Parent(s):
CISD is without power. We will sit tight, feed our kids, and see if power is restored. If power is not restored by 12; we will release school. If you have any questions or concerns please contact us.
9:43 a.m.
Some businesses in Robinson remain closed as crews work to restore power.
9:30 a.m.
Midway ISD cancels athletic event due to weather.
9:25 a.m.
Groesbeck ISD closes all campuses Tuesday.
We are closing school, all campuses, for today. Buses will be running. Oncor could not give us a time of when the power woukd be back on and it could be something this afternoon. We will not have to make up today.
9:15 a.m.
Meteorologist Josh Johns confirms this image taken near Madisonville shows a funnel cloud.
9:10 a.m.
Marlin ISD shares update, says classes are canceled Tuesday.
9:09 a.m.
Riesel ISD operating on a delay due to power outage.
8:53 a.m.
We are not in the clear yet. Next comes the wind. See the update from Meteorologist Matt Hines.
8:38 a.m.
Meteorologist Josh Johns shares an updated forecast.
8:28 a.m.
Hearne ISD will hold classes as power is restored.
8:04 a.m.
Rain is moving through the Brazos Valley. This is a view from our Cen-Tex Roof System Camera Network was taken in Bryan.
7:59 a.m.
Traffic troubles spotted along I-35 in Elm Mott.
7:57 a.m.
Power outage reports continue to come in.
McLennan County shows 15,005 customers without power.
7:53 a.m.
Road conditions looking fine around Belton, but we see some backups on the TxDOT cameras.
7:45 a.m.
25 News photojournalist captures damage in Robinson along S Old Robinson Rd and Hwy 77 (Robinson Dr)
7:40 a.m.
Power crews are working to restore power to thousands in McLennan County.
7:37 a.m.
The Hewitt Fire Department shared a road closure:
Ritchie Rd between Devonshire and Park Place, near Park Hill Elementary, is temporarily closed due to a down power line.
Traffic is being deverted through Park Place and Devenshire.
7:35 a.m.
Meteorologist Josh Johns shares an update on conditions.
7:31 a.m.
Watch for fallen branches if you're headed out this morning. Viewers are reporting several down around the region, like this one in Waco off Bagby Ave.
7:28 a.m.
Marlin ISD delays classes due to power outage.
7:27 a.m.
Additional road closures and detours in Robinson.
7:23 a.m.
Lorena PD issues traffic alert for tree down.
7:21 a.m.
No school for Robinson ISD on Tuesday.
7:18 a.m.
Tornado Watch issued has been canceled for some:
7:12 a.m.
Check conditions outside using our Cen-Tex Roof System Camera Network — click here!
Video of the down in Robinson:
7:00 a.m.
A neighbor in Robinson shares this picture of a tree down in their yard due to weather. Power is also out, which could be blamed on the warning from the Robinson Volunteer Fire Department below.
6:40 a.m.
Heather Healy shares a view from the 25 News StormWrangler.
