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Some call it “the forgotten storm” – the night in 1987 when a tornado devastated the West Texas town of Saragosa. AUSTIN, Texas — The Davis mountains of West Texas are known for their stark and pristine beauty, and for a long time, the mountains were believed to keep the small communities in their shadow safe from tornadoes. But just 20 miles from the mountains, nothing could be done to protect the small community of…

Even though Austin is hundreds of miles from the Gulf of Mexico, past hurricanes have affected Central Texas. AUSTIN, Texas — While Central Texas isn’t directly on the Gulf Coast, it’s still close enough to feel the effects of hurricane weather. Historically, our area has experienced major flooding, devastating tornadoes and damaging winds from tropical storms and hurricanes that came ashore along the Texas coast. Hurricanes are areas of low pressure that form over warm…

Even though Austin is hundreds of miles from the Gulf of Mexico, past hurricanes have affected Central Texas. AUSTIN, Texas — While Central Texas isn’t directly on the Gulf Coast, it’s still close enough to feel the effects of hurricane weather. Historically, our area has experienced major flooding, devastating tornadoes and damaging winds from tropical storms and hurricanes that came ashore along the Texas coast. Hurricanes are areas of low pressure that form over warm…

Veronica Bowers is recovering at the hospital after an EF-3 tornado destroyed her home and work. VALLEY VIEW, Texas — From the hospital room, Veronica Bowers feels pain with every breath. She suffered broken ribs, a punctured lung and a small blood clot after a tornado tore through her home in Valley View, Texas. Her memories from Saturday night have gaps, but Veronica is slowly remembering as she sees photos of her family property and workplace…

After an active Tuesday evening, storms will be more isolated for the middle of the workweek. AUSTIN, Texas — Widespread storms developed across Central Texas late Tuesday evening. These storms produced a couple of severe thunderstorm warnings in the Hill Country but were mainly under severe limits.  Behind the storms, a “wake low” developed, producing strong to damaging winds. These are straight line winds not associated directly with the thunderstorms, but rather, they develop behind…

VALLEY VIEW, Texas — A WFAA crew covering the aftermath of an EF-2 tornado that hit Cooke County Saturday found a young pup among the debris. Lost in the wreckage of a home, a wandering dog was spotted sniffing through the debris near J L Drive and Green Meadow Drive in Valley View. A neighbor who lives on Green Meadow told WFAA they will look after the dog until its owner claims it. A dog has…

The Encizos told WFAA that their son helped get Juanita Encizo’s mother to safety Saturday night as the reported tornado headed their way. COLLIN COUNTY, Texas — Juan and Juanita Encizo stood next to a destroyed home on their property near Celina on Sunday morning and were thankful. “We’ve never dealt with this, and we never thought we would have to,” Juanita said. “But we’re alive. That’s what matters. Everything else can be replaced but…

Sheriff Ray Sappington said 60 to 80 people were injured at the AP Travel Center during the storm, and that there were confirmed fatalities in a nearby community. VALLEY VIEW, Texas — At least five people are dead, and more than 60 people injured, following a reported tornado Saturday night near Valley View, the Cooke County Sheriff has confirmed. Speaking from the site of the decimated AP Travel Center at the intersection of I-35 and…

Officials in Temple issued a disaster declaration Thursday morning after a tornado touched down the night before and left debris on the street along with structural damage on businesses and personal property. The National Weather Service said it first got reports of a tornado around 6:24 p.m. on Wednesday. Scattered and severe storms will be possible again through Thursday evening with chances of hail and damaging winds. No life-threatening injuries or deaths had been reported…

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…