2 tornadoes reportedly touch down in Fayette County as shower and storm chances continue

AUSTIN, Texas — Central Texas is in for another round of potential severe weather Friday.

Two tornadoes touched down — one in Flatonia and one closer to the city of La Grange — according to the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office. A roof was reportedly blown off of a business in the La Grange area.

The Fayette County EMS tweeted photos of damage in the area after the reported tornadoes.

PHOTOS: Possible tornado damage in Fayette County

A Tornado Warning was issued for Fayette County, but that expired at 10 a.m.

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There are two more opportunities for showers and thunderstorms Friday: in the afternoon and evening.

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Our severe weather outlook for Friday has areas from Austin south under a “Slight Risk” (2 out of 5 threat) for severe thunderstorms. Like the last two days, there will be a threat of storms turning severe producing hail and gusty winds. 

Rain chances may linger through the early morning hours of Saturday, otherwise, expect a mainly dry weekend. Storm chances return early next week with the threat of strong storms and flash flooding. 

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Rainfall amounts of two to four inches is possible through late next week.

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The outlook through mid-May continues to place our region and much of the nation in an above-average rainfall weather pattern.

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Remember to download and use the KVUE News app for the latest tracking of rainfall and storms. Radar, hour-by-hour forecast and digital updates will be at your fingertips. Also be sure to follow KVUE on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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