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The two short-lived tornadoes touched down near Wimberley just after 1 a.m. HAYS COUNTY, Texas — Two small tornadoes touched down near Wimberley early Thursday morning, according to the National Weather Service. The storm impacted an area south of Wimberley just after 1 a.m., near FM 32 and Ranch Road 12. The Hays County Sheriff’s Office posted to Facebook on Thursday stating responders “were notified of minor damage and there have been no reported injuries.” …

The two short-lived tornadoes touched down in Wimberley just after 1 a.m. HAYS COUNTY, Texas — Two small tornadoes touched down near Wimberley early Thursday morning, according to the National Weather Service. The storm impacted an area south of Wimberley at around 1:05 a.m., near FM 32 and Ranch Road 12. The Hays County Sheriff’s Office posted to Facebook on Thursday stating responders “were notified of minor damage and there have been no reported injuries.” …

Here are the latest updates from the KVUE Weather Impact Team. Author: Jordan Darensbourg, Hunter Williams, Grace Thornton, KC Sherman Published: 11:46 AM CST March 6, 2019 Updated: 9:05 AM CDT June 12, 2025 AUSTIN, Texas — Central Texas had a very active night of weather overnight Wednesday into early Thursday morning.  A tornado was confirmed just south of Wimberly, which happened around 1 AM Thursday morning. Additionally, multiple Flash Flood Warnings were issued, with…

The tornado allegedly touched down at around 1 a.m. Thursday morning. HAYS COUNTY, Texas — A tornado reportedly touched down near Wimberley, Texas, early Thursday morning.  The storm allegedly impacted an area south of Wimberley at around 1:05 a.m. The Hays County Sheriff’s Office posted to Facebook on Thursday stating responders “were notified of minor damage and there have been no reported injuries.”  Now, at least 2,000 people are without power in Hays County amid…

The tornado allegedly touched down at around 1 a.m. Thursday morning. HAYS COUNTY, Texas — A tornado reportedly touched down near Wimberley, Texas, early Thursday morning.  The storm allegedly impacted an area south of Wimberley at around 1:05 a.m. Now, at least 2,000 people are without power in Hays County amid storms.  At around 4:22 a.m., 2,067 outages were confirmed, with 1,924 of those in San Marcos, according to Find Energy.  Hays County currently has…

Here are the latest updates from the KVUE Weather Impact Team. Author: Jordan Darensbourg, Hunter Williams, Grace Thornton, KC Sherman Published: 11:46 AM CST March 6, 2019 Updated: 2:16 PM CDT June 11, 2025 AUSTIN, Texas — *A Flood Watch has been issued from 7 p.m. Wednesday to 7 p.m. Thursday for Burnet, Williamson, Travis, Milam, Lee, Bastrop, and Fayette County* We’ve tracking a very wet and soggy pattern for these next couple of days,…

The risk for locally heavy rain and flooding will continue for Central Texas through Wednesday and Thursday. AUSTIN, Texas — An active weather pattern continues across Central Texas, with multiple rounds of rain and storms expected over the next several days. While the rain is much needed, we’ll also need to watch for the potential of flooding and a low-end severe weather risk. As of 2 p.m. Wednesday, a Flood Watch has been issued for…

A large tree collapsed on bikes, forcing Trolley Pub Austin to issue refunds and cancel tours. AUSTIN, Texas — A microburst that tore through Austin on May 28 left visible destruction in its wake, but for one pedal-powered bike tour experience, the impact was especially severe.  Trolley Pub Austin -known for hosting celebrations like birthdays and bachelorette parties while showcasing the city- was forced to halt operations completely. “What’s great about Austin is it’s a…

The storm covered a roughly 10-mile path that caused widespread wind damage. AUSTIN, Texas — A preliminary assessment of the wind damage from the powerful supercell that swept through Austin on May 28 indicates widespread destruction across the metropolitan area. While official reports are still being finalized, early findings paint a clear picture of the storm’s intensity, with wind gusts as high as 77 mph at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport – equivalent to a Category 1…

One Travis Audubon employee told KVUE Blair Woods Sanctuary will be closed “for the foreseeable future.” Now they’re asking for the public’s help to reopen sooner. AUSTIN, Texas — One Austin conservation group is facing a long cleanup after Wednesday’s microburst storm. Blair Woods Sanctuary in East Austin is now closed “for the foreseeable future,” said Lisa Ramie, development manager for Travis Audubon, on Saturday. “There is a lot of damage,” said Ramie, describing the…

Employees rushed in and out of Room Service Vintage carrying records, shelves, art, lamps and clothes to the sidewalk Thursday morning, a day after the shop flooded during a destructive storm. Following the store’s closing time, employees and vendors were gathered for a regular meeting when the storm hit and water began to rise. “We were wading through it, all the carpets were squishy,” store manager Cristin Cornal said. “We had like 10 people trying…

An employee with the store said they did have to throw out some merchandise, and all the carpet had to be ripped out. AUSTIN, Texas — A popular, long-time Austin vintage store is dealing with damage after strong storms moved through Wednesday night. Rob Kuzmicki, an employee at Room Service Vintage on North Loop Boulevard, said staff members were having a meeting when the power went out Wednesday. They still had their meeting – but then…

“Every time it rains, we tense up and start watching the yard to see how high the water gets,” one resident said. ROUND ROCK, Texas — Flood-prone neighborhoods in Round Rock are set to receive much-needed protection as a major dam project along Lake Creek nears completion. According to the city, the dam is expected to provide flood relief for more than 1,000 homes in the area, addressing long-standing concerns from residents who have endured…

Here are the latest updates from the KVUE Weather Impact Team. Author: Jordan Darensbourg, Hunter Williams, Grace Thornton Published: 11:46 AM CST March 6, 2019 Updated: 2:55 PM CDT May 26, 2025 AUSTIN, Texas — *A Tornado Watch has been issued for Mason, Llano, Gillespie, Burnet, Blanco, Hays, and Travis County until 10 p.m. Monday evening* After a hot but quiet start to the long weekend, the weather pattern will become much more active for…

Travis County Fire officials launched the F.L.A.M.E. initiative, which aims to create a better response and make more properties fire proof. AUSTIN, Texas — Another Texas summer is around the corner, and that means a greater risk for wildfires. Travis County Fire officials from Emergency Services District (ESD) #2, 11 and 12 launched a multi-agency initiative known as F.L.A.M.E., alongside the Austin Travis County Wildfire Coalition and the Travis County Fire Marshal’s Office.  The purpose…