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The Tornado Watch has been canceled early as the severe threat fades for Central Texas. AUSTIN, Texas — Editor’s note: This blog is no longer being updated. Click here for the latest forecast. Earlier Wednesday evening, a tornado passed through the Temple area, and that same storm then prompted a Tornado Warning over Milam County in our KVUE area. While there have been reports of potential tornado damage near Temple, we have not seen reports…

The Tornado Watch has been canceled early as the severe threat fades for Central Texas. AUSTIN, Texas — Earlier Wednesday evening, a tornado passed through the Temple area, and that same storm then prompted a Tornado Warning over Milam County in our KVUE area. While there have been reports of potential tornado damage near Temple, we have not seen reports of the tornado staying on the ground into Milam County. These storm did, however, bring…

The Tornado Watch has been canceled early as the severe threat fades for Central Texas. AUSTIN, Texas — Earlier Wednesday evening, a tornado passed through the Temple area, and that same storm then prompted a Tornado Warning over Milam County in our KVUE area. While there have been reports of potential tornado damage near Temple, we have not seen reports of the tornado staying on the ground into Milam County. These storm did, however, bring…

Burnet, Williamson, Milam, and Lee counties are under a Tornado Watch until midnight. AUSTIN, Texas — While the majority of Central Texas will not see rain this week, stormy weather will favor a few of us.  As the influx of humidity off the Gulf of Mexico continues and a few shortwaves are set to push west to east over Texas this week, organized storms may clip our northern borders over the next few nights.  While…

The area just north of Austin is at risk of tornadoes, large hail and damaging winds through Wednesday night. The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch until 12 a.m. Thursday for several counties, including Williamson and Burnet. Travis County is not included in the watch. A couple tornadoes and scattered hail up to 2 inches in size are possible, according to the NWS. A tornado watch means conditions are favorable for tornadoes, and…

Several historic instances of flash flooding remind Central Texans to “turn around, don’t drown.” AUSTIN, Texas — Most of the year, Central Texas is no stranger to rain. On average, a little over 35 inches falls in Austin. May is usually the wettest month of the year, followed by October, then June. But every now and then, the skies open up and Central Texas turns into “Flash Flood Alley.” Every few years – whether it’s…

It was a hot afternoon in May when the deadliest tornadoes in Austin’s history struck the city. AUSTIN, Texas — Sunrise. Late spring 1922. It was the start of another warm, humid day in May in Austin. From his office on the University of Texas campus, the city’s weather observer notes that the morning is becoming exceedingly warm. The barometer at the university shows that the air pressure is dropping, a sign of a potential…

A severe storm pummeled a swath of Hays County with high winds and large hail more than 5 inches in diameter. Local social media posts show damage to home and car windows from hail, as well as large trees knocked down by the storm. A storm chaser located west of Dripping Springs was hit by 4.2-inch hail — what some chasers call “gorilla hail,” referring to particularly large hailstones. San Marcos CISD announced it was…

Here’s the latest on the chance for strong storms late Thursday afternoon through the evening hours. AUSTIN, Texas — We’re tracking the potential for strong storms, mainly in the Austin metro and points north, for Thursday afternoon and evening. The threat looks to be somewhat substantial, but there are mitigating factors.  Here’s the latest. RELATED: Here’s how to protect your car last-minute during a hailstorm Thursday afternoon and evening Thursday has a significant chance of strong…

Here’s the latest on the chance for strong storms late Thursday afternoon through the evening hours. AUSTIN, Texas — We’re tracking the potential for strong storms, mainly in the Austin metro and points north, for Thursday afternoon and evening. The threat looks to be somewhat substantial, but there are mitigating factors. Here’s the latest. RELATED: Here’s how to protect your car last-minute during a hailstorm Thursday afternoon and evening Thursday has a significant chance of strong…

Here’s the latest on the chance for strong storms this week. AUSTIN, Texas — We’re tracking the potential for strong storms, mainly in the Austin metro and points north, for Thursday afternoon and evening. The threat looks to be somewhat substantial, but there are mitigating factors. Here’s the latest. RELATED: Here’s how to protect your car last-minute during a hailstorm Thursday afternoon and evening Thursday has a significant chance of strong storms, but there’s still a…

The Austin area could see strong to severe thunderstorms Thursday from around 3 to 9 p.m. The National Weather Service reports the main threats are large hail and damaging winds, but a “tornado or two” is also possible. Counties facing the highest severe thunderstorm risk include Travis, Williamson, Burnet and parts of Hays and Bastrop. There is no watch or warning for thunderstorms or tornadoes at this time. The NWS recommends keeping an eye on…

The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for the area north of Austin until 10 p.m. Wednesday. The watch area includes Williamson and Burnet counties. A tornado warning means a tornado has been sighted or indicated by weather radar, the NWS says. A tornado watch means tornadoes are possible in the watch area. “There is a risk for strong to severe storms across the Hill Country this afternoon through early evening,” the NWS…

Seven of the 10 deadliest tornadoes in the state’s history occurred in May. AUSTIN, Texas — May is not just the wettest month of the year in Central Texas, it’s also the most active as far as tornadoes. At the Jarrell Memorial Park, a monument honors the 27 lives lost in one of the most violent tornadoes in Texas history. It’s the last F5 to occur in Texas after it touched down on a tragic…

Here’s the latest on the chance for strong storms this week. AUSTIN, Texas — We’re tracking the potential for strong storms, mainly in the Austin metro and points north, for Wednesday evening as well as Thursday afternoon and evening. Thursday’s threat looks to be somewhat more substantial, but there are mitigating factors. Here’s the latest. RELATED: Here’s how to protect your car last-minute during a hailstorm Wednesday evening While most of Central Texas is under a…