Month: April 2023

A bout of severe weather brought destructive thunderstorms and at least one confirmed tornado to parts of Florida on Saturday.

Texas was being hit by extreme weather conditions Friday, with rain, hail and possible tornadoes in the forecast. This comes after multiple tornadoes rolled through the Florida Panhandle less than 24 hours earlier. Omar Villafranca has the latest.

Forecasters say large hail, strong wind and even tornadoes are possible for parts of the southeast this weekend. Omar Villafranca reports from Dallas.

Communities along the Mississippi River in states including Iowa and Wisconsin are experiencing some of the worst river flooding in decades as snow melt feeds into the river. Meteorologist Nick Stewart has more.

The Mississippi already has crested in St. Paul, Minnesota, and La Crosse, Wisconsin, but it will be days before it begins falling in some areas to the south.

Here are the latest updates from the KVUE Storm Team. Author: Shane Hinton (KVUE), Jordan Darensbourg, Hunter Williams, Grace Thornton Published: 11:46 AM CST March 6, 2019 Updated: 2:59 AM CDT April 27, 2023 AUSTIN, Texas — Rain and storms will continue to push through Central overnight. The highest severe weather threat will north of Austin, but we still can’t rule out additional strong to severe storms between now and 4 a.m. We expect the…

Here’s the latest on the severe threat and timing. AUSTIN, Texas — A busy week of weather continues for Central Texas with widespread rain and storms expected for Wednesday night. Some of these storms could be strong to severe with large hail, isolated tornadoes, and gusty winds.  A Tornado Watch has now bee issued for Llano, Burnet, Williamson, and Milam counties until 10 p.m. It is possible this could be expanded southward into Austin later…

A severe weather system is stretching across the southern U.S. from Texas to the Gulf Coast and Florida. The storms are expected to bring hail, strong winds, tornadoes and flash flooding. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca has the latest from Texas.

A tornado watch is in effect until 10 p.m. Wednesday for much of Central Texas, including Williamson and Burnet counties. Travis County is not currently under any watches or warnings. A few tornadoes, widespread hail up to the size of softballs and winds up to 75 miles per hour are possible in the watch area tonight, the National Weather Service says. A “tornado watch” means tornadoes are possible in the area. The NWS says people…

Here’s the latest on the severe threat and timing. AUSTIN, Texas — Round 1 of severe weather ended Tuesday evening, but we could still have 2 additional rounds of storms between now and the end of the week. The most widespread round of storms will be Wednesday night into Thursday morning as a cold front moves through Central Texas. For round 2, we won’t be fighting a cap, and again some of these storms could…

Discreet cells could create large hail and isolated tornadoes Tuesday afternoon and evening. AUSTIN, Texas — The KVUE Weather Team is tracking the potential for another round of strong storms for Tuesday afternoon and evening in Central Texas. Here is a breakdown of the timing and threats for Tuesday’s storm chances. Threats The Coastal Plains and I-35 corridor is under a “slight” – 2 out of 5 – risk for severe weather according to the…

Austin was ravaged by severe storms Thursday night. PFLUGERVILLE, Texas — Texas lived up to its reputation as “Flash Flood Alley” with the severe storms Thursday evening.  Travis County Emergency Services District No. 2 and the Pflugerville Fire Department rescued 16 people from cars in Williamson and Travis Counties. Typically, the department gets 37 calls within 24 hours. Once the rainfall began Thursday, they got about 60 calls.  Out of those, 15 were for water-related…

Discreet cells could create large hail on Tuesday afternoon. AUSTIN, Texas — The KVUE Weather Team is tracking the potential for another round of strong storms for Tuesday afternoon and evening in Central Texas. Here is a breakdown of the timing and threats for Tuesday’s storm chances. Threats The Coastal Plains and I-35 corridor is under a “slight” – 2 out of 5 – risk for severe weather according to the Storm Prediction Center, with…

Discreet cells could create large hail on Tuesday afternoon. AUSTIN, Texas — We’ve had a cooler afternoon on Sunday after Saturday night’s stronger storms in the Hill Country, but we have another good chance for scattered storms for Tuesday afternoon in the Coastal Plains – although anywhere in Central Texas is fair game for severe weather on Tuesday. With this in mind, let’s break down the timing and threats for Tuesday’s storm chances. Threats Most…

The huge herd of goats is also providing an important educational lesson for California students.

A herd of over 100 goats are using San Francisco as a pasture. The goats are eating the grass grown during an especially wet winter, minimizing the risks of wildfires in the summer, and teaching local students an important lesson about sustainability. John Blackstone reports.

Some homes and businesses were damaged when a tornado touched down on Thursday in Tyler, Texas, but there were no injuries.

Severe weather in Texas, as Oklahoma residents pick up the pieces after multiple tornadoes that are linked to at least three deaths. In Africa U.S. forces are preparing for a possible evacuation of embassy personnel from Sudan amid the escalating violence. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener.

Three people are dead following at least eight confirmed tornadoes across Oklahoma. Gov. Kevin Stitt declared a state of emergency in five hard-hit counties to assess the damage. Omar Villafranca reports from Cole, Oklahoma.

More dangerous weather is hitting the central U.S., after deadly tornadoes already hit Oklahoma, Kansas and Iowa. Omar Villafranca reports.

The Midwest and South were hit by a severe storm front that left thousands of customers without power. At least three people died when multiple tornadoes swept through Oklahoma. Omar Villafranca reports from Oklahoma.

AUSTIN, Texas — As severe storms approach the Austin area, hail is a major concern. Hail is worse in Texas than any other state and Thursday’s storms could result in hail falling that equals the size of apples. KVUE News spoke with the Steven Lozano, the owner of a car repair service company called Dingz Happen. Lozano is staying busy with hail claims. Typically, hail season in Texas is between March and August. He says…

Search and rescue efforts are underway in Oklahoma after tornadoes tore through the state Wednesday. Storme Jones, a reporter from CBS News affiliate KWTV in Oklahoma, joins Errol Barnett and Lana Zak to discuss the damage and how residents are coping.

The KVUE Defenders have tips on spotting storm scams. AUSTIN, Texas — It’s like another blow when you get scammed after dealing with storm damage. So, look carefully before you sign or fix anything damaged in a storm. Scammers want your money. The Texas Department of Insurance’s (TD) website asks you to read all contracts carefully. Also, get an estimate first. TDI reminds you to not sign a contract with blank sections, as a scammer…

Severe storms turn deadly in the Midwest after multiple tornadoes cause widespread damage and leave thousands of people without power. Also, the Supreme Court has extended its deadline to decide whether a widely-used abortion pill will remain available nationwide. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener.

A wave of severe storms hammered Oklahoma, Kansas and Iowa. At least two people are dead in a small rural town outside of Oklahoma City. Janet Shamlian reports.