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Officials said a school, neighborhood and jail were all threatened by the shifting fire at one point. AUSTIN, Texas — A fire in East Austin is out hours after it spread rapidly Thursday afternoon. According to Austin Fire, multiple calls came in just after 12:30 p.m. about a fire along FM 969 near Decker Lane that was 1/4 acres before it spread within minutes. Due to multiple wind shifts and dry conditions, crews had to…

Hurricane Milton made landfall Wednesday night in Florida as a Category 3 hurricane. AUSTIN, Texas — Sara Socia lived in Austin for 25 years before moving to Palmetto, Fla. in early September.  “I quit my job to move to Florida, to live by the beach, to live our dream life,” Socia said.  Those dreams have now been put on hold after seeing her fellow Floridians suffer from Hurricane Helene.  “The wreckage and devastation is something…

The twister was part of the state’s high tornado potential ahead of the Category 4 storm’s landfall. MIAMI — A massive tornado crossed over Interstate 75 in Florida early Wednesday morning ahead of Hurricane Milton, according to the National Weather Service’s Miami office. The twister was part of the state’s high tornado potential ahead of the Category 4 storm’s landfall on the state’s western coast Wednesday night into Thursday morning. VERSIÓN EN ESPAÑOL: El huracán…

The American Red Cross has deployed over 20,000 volunteers to aid with storm relief in Florida and Georgia, and now it may need more. AUSTIN, Texas — Central Texas emergency management and first responders have already been sent out to the areas hit hardest by Hurricane Helene to assist with storm recovery. Now some agencies are looking for more volunteers to help.  According to the American Red Cross, more than 20,000 volunteers from across the…

In rural eastern Williamson County, a brush fire started Monday that was 16 acres. AUSTIN, Texas — As Central Texas continues to see a lack of rain, the Texas A&M Forest Service is warning about the potential for wildfires. In rural eastern Williamson County, a brush fire started Monday and continued into Tuesday on a homeowner’s property. Williamson County ESD responded to the fire. “There is no outside burning both day and night. With the…

In rural eastern Williamson County, a brush fire started Monday that was 16 acres. AUSTIN, Texas — As Central Texas continues to see a lack of rain, the Texas A&M Forest Service is warning about the potential for wildfires. In rural eastern Williamson County, a brush fire started Monday and continued into Tuesday on a homeowner’s property. Williamson County ESD responded to the fire. “There is no outside burning both day and night. With the…

A small wildfire is currently active in Williamson County. WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas — First responders are currently working to put out a small Central Texas wildfire after they contained another. According to the Texas A&M Forest Service Incident Viewer, the Open Range Fire is burning across 16 acres in Williamson County and is roughly 90% contained. Meanwhile, the Bee Creek Fire was active Monday and early Tuesday in Caldwell County, stretching along 10 acres of…

The small wildfires are happening in Williamson and Caldwell counties. WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas — First responders are currently working to put out two small Central Texas wildfires.  According to the Texas A&M Forest Service Incident Viewer, the Open Range Fire is burning across 16 acres in Williamson County, at roughly 90% containment.  Meanwhile, the Bee Creek Fire is also active in Caldwell County, stretching along 10 acres of land south of Austin. This wildfire is…

The Vancouver native turned NASCAR Hall of Famer also got his friends to help, as Helene’s aftermath continues to devastate thousands. BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. — Vancouver native Greg Biffle, known for his achievements as a NASCAR driver, is using his personal helicopter and social media reach to aid those affected by Hurricane Helene this season. In a striking moment, footage shows a man stranded in North Carolina signaling for help with a mirror. He is…

Officials are warning people to not store their electric vehicles inside their houses or garages. PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — Pinellas County officials are warning residents to be careful with their electric vehicles after one caught fire in a garage during Hurricane Helene. Pinellas County Government posted a video from a home security camera that showed the bottom of the car catching on fire from the saltwater and soon the car is engulfed in flames and…

Hurricane Helene left a path of destruction in its wake after making landfall in the Florida Bend last week. MANOR, Texas — Hurricane Helene leaving a path of destruction through the southeast has been heart wrenching for Manor native Zana Carbajal to watch unfold.  “I have not been able to stop crying, it’s just been awful,” Carbajal said. “Awful to see from afar and not feel like you can do anything.” Carbajal’s sister Jennifer Nielsen…

Hurricane Helene is expected to be a Category 4 hurricane when it makes landfall in Florida. AUSTIN, Texas — As Hurricane Helene approaches the Florida Gulf Coast, thousands of American Red Cross volunteers from around the country have been deployed to assist in recover efforts. Of the volunteers deployed, nine are from Central and South Texas. Alice Smith, whose from Georgetown, spoke with KVUE Thursday afternoon from Florida. “It is supposed to be a really…

Here are the latest updates from the KVUE Weather Team. Author: Shane Hinton (KVUE), Jordan Darensbourg, Hunter Williams, Grace Thornton Published: 11:46 AM CST March 6, 2019 Updated: 10:32 AM CDT September 9, 2024 AUSTIN, Texas — We’re tracking perhaps some of the coolest weather since late-April in Central Texas, with temperatures Monday morning starting in the 50s and lower 60s. While you’ll want to wear your favorite fall sweater this morning, you certainly won’t…

The district originally issued a two-hour delay after Tuesday night’s storms. LLANO, Texas — A Central Texas school district canceled classes Wednesday morning after recent rainfall.  Llano ISD originally issued a two-hour delay “due to weather and road conditions,” but later canceled classes altogether. The district plans to reopen schools on Thursday. The closure comes after 6 to 7 inches of rainfall Tuesday night across Llano County.  Drivers near Kingsland and State Highway 71 will…

The district originally issued a two-hour delay after Tuesday night’s storms. LLANO, Texas — A Central Texas school district canceled classes Wednesday morning after recent rainfall.  Today, Llano ISD originally issued a two-hour delay “due to weather and road conditions,” but has since canceled classes all together.  LISD plans to reopen Thursday as usual.  The closure comes after 6 to 7 inches of rainfall fell Tuesday night across Llano County.  Drivers near Kingsland and Highway…