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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 AUSTIN, Texas — Editor’s note: This blog is no longer being updated.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…

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…