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The fire, named the Reverse Fire, is burning near the 400 block of E. Grand Oak Drive in Harper, about 10 miles west of Fredericksburg. HARPER, Texas — Crews are battling a 30-acre wildfire near Fredericksburg on Tuesday evening. The fire, named the Reverse Fire, is burning near the 400 block of E. Grand Oaks Drive in Harper, about 10 miles west of Fredericksburg, in a rural area heavily covered in cedar trees, Fredericksburg Fire…

The city said the reason for the update is to reduce risks associated with wildfires, including the potential loss of life and property. AUSTIN, Texas — With summer fast approaching, Austin City Council is set to discuss its wildfire protection plan on Thursday.  Council members will look to authorize consulting services to help update and expand the 2014 Community Wildfire Protection Plan for the city and Travis County.  According to council’s agenda, the plan will…

The Tornado Watch will expire in eastern portions of the KVUE area by 4 p.m. Tuesday. AUSTIN, Texas — Tuesday has been an active weather day across Central Texas, bringing hail, strong winds, flooding and several tornado warnings, including a confirmed tornado in Milam County. The severe weather threat has ended for the Austin metro and the Interstate 35 corridor, but it continues through 4 p.m. for Caldwell, Bastrop, Lee and Fayette counties. Conditions remain…

Here’s the latest on timing and primary threats. AUSTIN, Texas — *The National Weather Service confirmed a tornado on the ground in Milam County, near Maysfield. The county was under a Tornado Warning that has since expired.* An active weather pattern is unfolding across Central Texas, and the KVUE Weather Team has issued a Weather Impact Alert through Tuesday. Multiple rounds of storms are expected, with all forms of severe weather possible, including large hail,…

Here’s the latest on timing and primary threats. AUSTIN, Texas — *The National Weather Service has confirmed a tornado on the ground in Milam County, near Highway 190, southeast of Cameron. The tornado is moving toward Maysfield. Residents in the area need to take cover immediately. The Tornado Warning in Milam County is expected to expire at 12:45 p.m.* An active weather pattern is unfolding across Central Texas, and the KVUE Weather Team has issued…

Here’s the latest on timing and primary threats. AUSTIN, Texas — An active weather pattern is unfolding across Central Texas, and the KVUE Weather Team has issued a Weather Impact Alert through Tuesday. Multiple rounds of storms are expected, with all forms of severe weather possible, including large hail, isolated tornadoes and flooding. With that being said, not everyone will see heavy rain or severe weather. We just want you to be prepared for some…

Multiple rounds of storms will be possible. Here’s the latest on timing and primary threats. AUSTIN, Texas — An active weather pattern is unfolding across Central Texas, and the KVUE Weather Team has issued a Weather Impact Alert through Monday evening and into Tuesday. Multiple rounds of storms are expected, with all forms of severe weather possible, including large hail, isolated tornadoes and flooding. Several areas across the KVUE viewing area, including the rain-starved Austin…

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: 2:58 PM CDT May 5, 2025 AUSTIN, Texas — After a beautiful weekend in Central Texas, a stormy, unsettled pattern returns to the region beginning Monday.  An upper-level disturbance near Arizona will shift eastward and closer to the KVUE viewing area Monday, bringing the return of thunderstorms and the…

Austin could see booming thunderstorms every day until Thursday, the National Weather Service says. The Federal Aviation Administration has issued several ground stops at the Austin airport due to the weather. Flight delays could continue over the next several days until severe weather lets up. The rain is thanks to a weather pattern called an “omega block” — a phenomenon that occurs when two low-pressure systems sit on either side of a high-pressure ridge, effectively…

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: 7:24 AM CDT May 5, 2025 AUSTIN, Texas — After a beautiful weekend, a stormy, unsettled pattern returns to Central Texas beginning Monday.  An upper-level disturbance near Arizona will shift eastward and closer to the KVUE viewing area today, bringing the return of thunderstorms and the potential for severe…

BURNET COUNTY, Texas — Thursday’s tornado in Burnet County left a path of destruction more than 3 miles long, according to the National Weather Service. It’s estimated that the tornado started around 4:29 p.m. near County Road 223, about 8 miles southwest of Copperas Cove and ended near Taylor Lane at 4:54 p.m. Officials said the tornado moved erratically along County Road 223 and the Lampasas River before crossing Panther Creek Road and shifting. A…

Two homes were destroyed and one person was hurt, according to Burnet County officials. BURNET COUNTY, Texas — On Friday morning, people living in Burnet County got a better look at the extent of the damage left behind after a tornado touched down the day before.  Officials confirmed the twister touched the ground just before 5 p.m. in the area of County Road 223 before moving south. Emergency Management officials with the county said two…

Most of the KVUE viewing area is under a severe weather risk Friday afternoon through the evening. Large hail is the primary concern. HUTTO, Texas — Some Central Texas school districts are making scheduling adjustments Friday afternoon to try to get ahead of potential severe weather. Most of the KVUE viewing area is under a severe weather risk Friday, May 2, from roughly 3-4 p.m. through around midnight. Large hail is the primary concern, but…

Most of the KVUE viewing area is under a severe weather risk Friday afternoon through the evening. Large hail is the primary concern. HUTTO, Texas — Hutto ISD will dismiss students early Friday afternoon to try to get ahead of potential severe weather. Most of the KVUE viewing area is under a severe weather risk Friday, May 2, from roughly 3-4 p.m. through around midnight. Large hail is the primary concern, but strong winds and…

Most of the KVUE viewing area is under a severe weather risk Friday afternoon through the evening. Large hail is the primary concern. HUTTO, Texas — Hutto ISD will dismiss students early Friday afternoon to try to get ahead of potential severe weather. Most of the KVUE viewing area is under a severe weather risk Friday, May 2, from roughly 3-4 p.m. through around midnight. Large hail is the primary concern, but strong winds and…