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AUSTIN, Texas — Check back on this blog for live updates:  10:00 a.m. – The National Weather Service expired the tornado warnings. 9:45 a.m. – The National Weather Service extended the tornado warning for Bastrop County until 10 a.m.  9:15 a.m. – A tornado warning has been issued for Bastrop and Caldwell counties until 9:45 a.m. At 9:15 a.m., a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 10 miles east of Lockhart, moving northeast at…

Weather Outlook:  Scattered showers and storms are in the forecast for tonight. A few storms could be strong or severe. The main concern will be from storms producing strong winds. For Wednesday, a morning shower or storm then clearing skies, breezy and cooler in the afternoon with highs in the upper 70s and low 80s. Clear and cool Wednesday night with lows in the mid 50s. Sunny and nice Thursday. Breezy and hotter Friday through…

AUSTIN, Texas — On Tuesday, Gov. Greg Abbott announced resources have been put on standby ahead of potentially severe weather in the forecast. “As severe weather approaches, the state of Texas is taking the necessary precautions to ensure our communities are safe and first responders have the resources they need,” said Gov. Abbott. “I urge all Texans in the storm’s path to heed warnings from local officials and be mindful of weather alerts.” The Texas…

AUSTIN, Texas — KVUE is keeping you updated with the latest coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, news in the Austin area. Scroll down for the top headlines and latest updates in KVUE’s April 28 live blog. Top Headlines: Updates: 2:45 p.m. – Gov. Abbott announces that resources have been put on standby ahead of potentially severe weather in the forecast. “As severe weather approaches, the state of Texas is taking the necessary precautions to ensure our communities…

AUSTIN, Texas — Austin firefighters are lending a hand in relief efforts in southeast Texas after a deadly tornado swept through the area Wednesday night. The tornado tore up homes and trailers and pulled trees from the ground in Onalaska, Texas, just north of Houston. At least three people were killed and more than 20 people were hurt. Hundreds of others are without power. RELATED: At least 3 dead, dozens injured in tornado that ripped…

AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is preparing for severe weather across Texas, including the central region. A Tornado Watch was issued for much of Central Texas amid a Thunderstorm Warning April 22, but that warning has since expired. The Tornado Watch, however, remains in effect for much of Central Texas until 5 p.m. RELATED: Live blog: Tornado Watch issued for much of Central Texas Storms could produce large hail, strong wind gusts and a…

A tornado watch is in effect for parts of Central and East Texas – including Travis, Williamson, Bastrop and Caldwell counties – until 5 p.m. Wednesday. The National Weather Service in Austin/San Antonio says a few tornadoes are possible in the watch area, along with widespread hail that could be lime-sized and 70 mph winds. The NWS says large hail and damaging winds are the main threats for South Central Texas, but a tornado or…

A tornado watch is no longer in effect for Travis and Williamson counties, but remains in place for Bastrop and Caldwell counties until 5 p.m. Wednesday. The National Weather Service in Austin/San Antonio says a few tornadoes are possible in the watch area, along with widespread hail that could be lime-sized and 70 mph winds. The NWS says large hail and damaging winds are the main threats for South Central Texas, but a tornado or…

AUSTIN, Texas — A Tornado Watch was issued for most of Central Texas until 8 a.m. April 12. Storms until 8 a.m. were potentially capable of tornadoes, large hail up to tennis ball size and damaging wind gusts up to 70 mph. Sunday morning, the National Weather Service (NWS) confirmed a tornado in northern Blanco County near Round Mountain, Texas. The tornado touched down around 5:30 a.m. NWS said the damage in that area includes…

AUSTIN, Texas — A Tornado Watch was issued for most of Central Texas until 8 a.m. Sunday morning. Storms until 8 a.m. were potentially capable of tornadoes, large hail up to tennis ball size and damaging wind gusts up to 70 mph. Sunday morning, the National Weather Service (NWS) confirmed a tornado in northern Blanco County near Round Mountain, Texas. NWS said the damage in that area includes downed and/or uprooted trees and some damage…

AUSTIN, Texas — A Tornado Watch has been issued for most of Central Texas until 8 a.m. Sunday morning. Storms between now and 8 a.m. may be capable of tornadoes, large hail up to tennis ball size, and damaging wind gusts up to 70 mph. Watches and Warnings 6:30 p.m.: Blanco, Burnet and Llano counties have been trimmed out of the Tornado Watch. 6:20 a.m.: Tornado Warning has expired. 5:50 a.m.: A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been…

AUSTIN, Texas — A Tornado Watch has been issued for most of Central Texas until 8 a.m. Sunday morning. Storms between now and 8 a.m. may be capable of tornadoes, large hail up to tennis ball size, and damaging wind gusts up to 70 mph. Watches and Warnings 6:30 p.m.: Blanco, Burnet and Llano counties have been trimmed out of the Tornado Watch. 6:20 a.m.: Tornado Warning has expired. 5:50 a.m.: A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has…

AUSTIN, Texas — A Tornado Watch has been issued for most of Central Texas until 8 a.m. Sunday morning. Storms between now and 8 a.m. may be capable of tornadoes, large hail up to tennis ball size, and damaging wind gusts up to 70 mph. Watches and Warnings 5:50 a.m.: A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is issued for Burnet County (Bertram area) until 6:30 a.m. 5:45 a.m.: A Tornado Warning has been issued for Burnet, Travis and…

AUSTIN, Texas — A Tornado Watch has been issued for most of Central Texas until 8 a.m. Sunday morning. Storms between now and 8 a.m. may be capable of tornadoes, large hail up to tennis ball size, and damaging wind gusts up to 70 mph. Watches and Warnings 5:10 a.m.: A Tornado Warning has been issued for Blanco, Burnet and Llano counties until 5:45 a.m. 4:42 a.m.: A Tornado Warning has been issued for Blanco,…

AUSTIN, Texas — A Tornado Watch has been issued for most of Central Texas until 8 a.m. Sunday morning. Storms between now and 8 a.m. may be capable of tornadoes, large hail up to tennis ball size, and damaging wind gusts up to 70 mph. Watches and Warnings 3:50 a.m.: A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for parts of Burnet, Gillespie and Llano counties until 4:45 a.m. 4:30 a.m.: Tornado Warning has been issued…