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The popular pool was temporarily closed last week for cleanup due to flooding. AUSTIN, Texas — The Austin Parks and Recreation Department (PARD) announced Wednesday that Barton Springs Pool, located at 2131 William Barton Drive, will reopen Friday. The pool was temporarily closed last week due to flooding. The City said it would continue to closely monitor the flood conditions and update the public when Barton Springs Pool would reopen. On Wednesday, PARD said the…

The City said it would continue to closely monitor the flood conditions and update the public when Barton Springs Pool would reopen. AUSTIN, Texas — The Austin Parks and Recreation Department announced Thursday that Barton Springs Pool, located at 2131 William Barton Drive, was temporarily closed due to flooding. The City said it would continue to closely monitor the flood conditions and update the public when Barton Springs Pool would reopen. In the meantime, the…

The latest forecast from the KVUE Storm Team. Author: Jason Mikell, Shane Hinton (KVUE), Mariel Ruiz, Hunter Williams, Erika Lopez Published: 11:46 AM CST March 6, 2019 Updated: 3:56 PM CDT June 3, 2021 AUSTIN, Texas — Widespread rain and storms are bringing the threat for localized flooding across Central Texas this afternoon. The good news today is that the severe weather threat is pretty low.  The main concern through this evening is the potential…

The latest forecast from the KVUE Storm Team. Author: Jason Mikell, Shane Hinton (KVUE), Mariel Ruiz, Hunter Williams, Erika Lopez Published: 11:46 AM CST March 6, 2019 Updated: 10:15 AM CDT June 3, 2021 AUSTIN, Texas — We’re once again dealing with widespread rain and storms for Wednesday. Widespread rain fell across the Hill Country this morning, and the coverage of rain will continue to expand eastward through this afternoon.  The good new today is…

It is officially Atlantic hurricane season. Here are a few tips to stay safe and prepared. AUSTIN, Texas — June 1 marks the official start of the Atlantic hurricane season. Preparation is the top priority this year after 2020’s record-setting hurricane season and devastating Category 4 storms that caused damage along the Gulf Coast. RELATED: 2020 hurricane season is the second most active on record According to the City of Austin, hurricanes are usually not a…

FAYETTE COUNTY, Texas — After experiencing active weather across Central Texas last week, the National Weather Service has confirmed details on the tornado in Fayette County from Tuesday, May 18. At 6:42 p.m., an EF-1 tornado occurred near Swiss Alp just west of Highway 77 and lasted for approximately 10 minutes. Peak winds were estimated to be around 100 mph.  EF-1 tornadoes are considered to be weak systems with peak winds ranging from 86 to…

The latest forecast from the KVUE Storm Team. Author: Jason Mikell, Shane Hinton (KVUE), Mariel Ruiz, Hunter Williams, Erika Lopez Published: 11:46 AM CST March 6, 2019 Updated: 7:22 PM CDT May 19, 2021 AUSTIN, Texas — The Flash Flood Watch has now been discontinued for much of the KVUE area, but remains in effect for Fayette, Lee, and Milam counties until 1 p.m. on Thursday. Fayette County especially remains saturated with some locations receiving…

The latest forecast from the KVUE Storm Team. Author: Jason Mikell, Shane Hinton (KVUE), Mariel Ruiz, Hunter Williams, Erika Lopez Published: 11:46 AM CST March 6, 2019 Updated: 2:46 PM CDT May 19, 2021 AUSTIN, Texas — More severe storms will be possible Wednesday into the weekend.   A majority of the KVUE viewing area has been dropped out of the Flash Flood Watch. Milam, Lee and Fayette counties remain under the Watch through Thursday…

By around 6:45 p.m., the National Weather Service confirmed a tornado had hit the ground near Swiss Alp in Fayette County. AUSTIN, Texas — Fayette County was hit hard with storms this week. Flooding damaged roadways and a tornado was confirmed in the Central Texas county Tuesday, May 18. Tuesday evening, a Flash Flood Warning and a Tornado Warning were issued for the county by the National Weather Service. Other counties, including Travis, Williamson and…

The latest forecast from the KVUE Storm Team. Author: Jason Mikell, Shane Hinton (KVUE), Mariel Ruiz, Hunter Williams, Erika Lopez Published: 11:46 AM CST March 6, 2019 Updated: 9:48 PM CDT May 18, 2021 AUSTIN, Texas — The tornado threat has come to an end tonight along with the rest of the severe weather threat. Key word: tonight.”  More severe storms will be possible Wednesday.  A Flash Flood Watch remains in effect for the majority…

A tornado watch is in effect for parts of Central Texas, including Travis, Williamson and Hays counties, until 9 p.m. Tuesday. Tornadoes, lime-size hail and strong winds are possible, according to the National Weather Service. As a reminder, a watch means there is the potential for severe weather. A warning means severe weather is imminent and residents should take immediate action to ensure their safety. Follow updates from the National Weather Service below:

Roadways can fill up quickly when it starts to rain in Central Texas. Remember: turn around, don’t drown. AUSTIN, Texas — With a rainy pattern expected through Central Texas and past heavy rainfall already filling local lakes and rivers, and saturating the ground, flooding will be a concern in the region for much of the week. If you get caught in the rain while driving, remember the Texas saying: Turn around, don’t drown. If you…

The latest forecast from the KVUE Storm Team. Author: Jason Mikell, Shane Hinton (KVUE), Mariel Ruiz, Hunter Williams, Erika Lopez Published: 11:46 AM CST March 6, 2019 Updated: 7:32 PM CDT May 17, 2021 AUSTIN, Texas — A Flash Flood Watch has been issued for the entire KVUE viewing area starting 7 p.m Monday through Thursday afternoon. We’re expecting a fairly widespread 2 to 8 inches of rainfall over the next 7 days, but isolated…

As Audrey Alvarez drove home from work Friday and past the electric gate of her apartment complex, her husband was on the phone, questioning her. “OK, do you see anything by the trash cans?” Eric Limón asked. No, nothing. Alvarez got to their building at the back of the complex and parked. “Is there anything outside of where our steps are?” he asked. Nope. She walked up the stairs to their apartment on the second…