Severe weather, including large hail, is possible in the Austin area this weekend

Severe weather, including large hail, is possible in the Austin area this weekend

A weak cold front will move into the Austin area Friday, bringing multiple rounds of storms and the chance for severe weather, according to the National Weather Service. Meteorologist Nick Hampshire said hail larger than 2 inches, damaging winds and lightning are all possibilities with this system. Flash flooding is also a concern. “The slightly higher chances [of severe weather] will be south of Austin, but the city of Austin is in that level 2…

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Saturday's concert at Lady Bird Lake moved indoors; SXSW shares contingency plans for possible severe weather

Saturday's concert at Lady Bird Lake moved indoors; SXSW shares contingency plans for possible severe weather

Friday’s events are going on rain or shine as scheduled, but the festival has made some adjustments to Saturday’s shows. Some popular South by Southwest (SXSW) shows were set to be held outside Friday and Saturday, but things could change depending on the weather.  The SXSW Community Concerts at Lady Bird Lake Friday will be downtown near Auditorium Shores at 800 W. Riverside Dr. Friday’s theme is Funk Not Fight and doors open at 2…

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SXSW shares contingency plans for possible severe weather

SXSW shares contingency plans for possible severe weather

Friday’s events are going on rain or shine as scheduled, but the festival made some adjustments to Saturday’s shows. Some popular South by Southwest (SXSW) shows were set to be outside Friday and Saturday, but things could change depending on the weather.  The SXSW Community Concerts at Lady Bird Lake Friday will be downtown near Auditorium Shores at 800 W. Riverside Dr. Friday’s theme is Funk Not Fight and doors open at 2 p.m., while…

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Forecast: Severe weather possible Friday; more rain over the weekend

Forecast: Severe weather possible Friday; more rain over the weekend

Here are the latest updates from the KVUE Weather Team. Author: Shane Hinton (KVUE), Jordan Darensbourg, Hunter Williams, Grace Thornton Published: 11:46 AM CST March 6, 2019 Updated: 9:40 PM CDT March 14, 2024 A busy weather forecast is ahead for Central Texas as we track multiple rounds of rain and storms for the late week and this weekend. A few of these storms could be strong to severe, and there is also potential for…

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Largest wildfire in Texas history was ignited by power line, A&M Forest Service says

Largest wildfire in Texas history was ignited by power line, A&M Forest Service says

Power lines are the cause of two wildfires that have burned more than 1 million acres in the Panhandle, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service. Juan Rodriguez, a public information officer for the service, told Texas Standard that its law enforcement investigators had concluded their examination into the source of the Smokehouse Creek and Windy Deuce fires. On Thursday morning, Xcel Energy issued a statement acknowledging that “its facilities appear to have been involved…

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With Texas' largest ever wildfire already blazing, Central Texas slated to see a heavy fire season, according to officials

With Texas' largest ever wildfire already blazing, Central Texas slated to see a heavy fire season, according to officials

The Austin area is no stranger to wildfires and local fire officials say the time to prepare for fire season is now. AUSTIN, Texas — As wildfires continue to rage across West Texas and in the Texas Panhandle, locals are looking ahead to what could be a rough wildfire season. The Austin area is no stranger to wildfires, and local fire officials say the time to prepare for fire season is now. Dry trees, brush…

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High fire danger for Central Texas amidst impacts from ongoing wildfires in the Texas Panhandle

High fire danger for Central Texas amidst impacts from ongoing wildfires in the Texas Panhandle

Outdoor burning is discouraged as blustery, dry weather affects drought-stricken areas. AUSTIN, Texas — A strong cold front moved through the Austin area early Wednesday, causing a major boost in wind flow and dry conditions. These are two major ingredients in the potential for wildfires, along with the ongoing drought for the western portions of Central Texas. The Texas A&M Forest Service promoted portions of Travis, Williamson, Burnet, and Hays counties to a high risk…

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High fire danger remains for parts of Central Texas as massive wildfire in Texas Panhandle burns

High fire danger remains for parts of Central Texas as massive wildfire in Texas Panhandle burns

Outdoor burning is discouraged as blustery, dry weather affects drought-stricken areas. AUSTIN, Texas — A strong cold front moved through the Austin area early Wednesday, causing a major boost in wind flow and dry conditions. These are two major ingredients in the potential for wildfires, along with the ongoing drought for the western portions of Central Texas. The Texas A&M Forest Service promoted portions of Travis, Williamson, Burnet, and Hays counties to a high risk…

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Central Texas first responders help put out wildfires in Panhandle

Central Texas first responders help put out wildfires in Panhandle

The firefighters left Central Texas Tuesday. Wildfires continue to spread across the Panhandle Wednesday. AMARILLO, Texas — Central Texas is one of many places across the state sending first responders to help put out wildfires in the Panhandle. Early Wednesday morning, fires began spreading across the Panhandle. The largest fire, designated the Smokehouse Creek fire, has covered more than 500,000 acres in Hutchinson County and parts of western Oklahoma.  As of 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, that…

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Warm, dry week increases wildfire threat for Hill Country

Warm, dry week increases wildfire threat for Hill Country

Above-average temperatures and low humidity will increase the risk of fire weather danger in Central Texas this week. AUSTIN, Texas — The weather across Central Texas has been exceptional so far this week.  While no major weather changes are expected, the KVUE Storm Team will be on the watch for increasing wildfire danger as we head into the end of the workweek.  On Tuesday and Wednesday, winds will be calm enough for fire danger to…

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Do we need a Category 6 for hurricanes? A new study proposes an extra category

Do we need a Category 6 for hurricanes? A new study proposes an extra category

The climate study found five storms in recent history that would have been a hypothetical Category 6. AUSTIN, Texas — Researchers are proposing that our scale for measuring hurricanes is not good enough. In a new study, the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, say we need a Category 6. They explain that this proposed extra category is mainly due to the effects climate change has had, and will have, on tropical storms in the…

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Forecast: Severe weather threat comes to an end overnight

Forecast: Severe weather threat comes to an end overnight

Here are the latest updates from the KVUE Weather Team. Author: Shane Hinton (KVUE), Jordan Darensbourg, Hunter Williams, Grace Thornton Published: 11:46 AM CST March 6, 2019 Updated: 12:05 AM CST February 3, 2024 AUSTIN, Texas — The severe weather threat for Central Texas is now coming to an end. A brief Tornado Warning was issued late Friday evening for parts of Bastrop and Fayette counties, but this batch of storms is now in the…

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Forecast: Severe weather risk increases for Central Texas Friday evening

Forecast: Severe weather risk increases for Central Texas Friday evening

Here are the latest updates from the KVUE Weather Team. Author: Shane Hinton (KVUE), Jordan Darensbourg, Hunter Williams, Grace Thornton Published: 11:46 AM CST March 6, 2019 Updated: 4:22 AM CST February 2, 2024 AUSTIN, Texas — The risk for strong storms across parts of Central Texas is on the rise as we close out the workweek and enter into the weekend. Friday morning begins with widespread low clouds and fog. Visibility in many spots…

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Tracking weekend rain and minor flooding concerns for Central Texas

Tracking weekend rain and minor flooding concerns for Central Texas

Wet weather works its way into the forecast for the first half of the weekend. Here’s what we can expect. AUSTIN, Texas — It would be fantastic if the weather across Central Texas this week could stick around forever. However, we are tracking wetter and cooler changes past midweek. While high pressure will dominate the majority of the U.S. by Wednesday, a large band of moisture will soon push in from the Pacific Coast later…

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Texas flooding: Rainfall totals so far this week

Texas flooding: Rainfall totals so far this week

Some areas in Central Texas have seen more than 13 inches of rain, mainly in Fayette County. AUSTIN, Texas — As many of you have noticed, we’ve seen quite a bit of rain which has been heavy at times, especially in areas along and east of I-35. Here’s a breakdown of what we’ve seen, what we’re seeing now, and what is still left to come. READ MORE: Past Rainfall Many areas have seen rainfall totals…

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