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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…

A widespread round of strong to severe storms is expected on Friday, prompting another Weather Impact Alert Day. AUSTIN, Texas — Thursday afternoon and evening brought active weather to the KVUE area, including a confirmed tornado in northern Burnet County and numerous reports of very large hail—some stones exceeding 2 inches in diameter. While storms that developed were quite intense, they were scattered, and not all of the KVUE area experienced them. Strong to severe…

Reports of damage in Burnet County have begun following a confirmed tornado on Thursday. Central Texas faces another round of storms Friday. BURNET COUNTY, Texas — Strong storms spawned wild weather across Central Texas on Thursday, including at least one confirmed tornado in Burnet County. Images from the Oakalla area confirmed a tornado on the ground that was labeled “considerable” at one point, along with reports of grapefruit-sized hail near Lake Buchanan. As of Thursday…

After storms Wednesday evening, additional storm chances await later this week. AUSTIN, Texas — Updates: A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect until 9 p.m. for most of Central Texas. Check active weather alerts here. We’ve had an active weather pattern so far this week, and we fully expect that to continue for Thursday evening and on into Friday evening. This is due to moist air sitting right on top of us that’ll stay persistent…

After storms Wednesday evening, additional storm chances await later this week. AUSTIN, Texas — *Latest update – 4:40 p.m.: A considerable tornado has been confirmed on the ground in Burnet County as of around 4:30 p.m. Thursday. A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for Burnet and Llano counties until 5 p.m. and for Milam County until 5:15 p.m. A Severe Storm Watch is in effect for Mason, Llano, Burnet, Williamson, Milam, Travis, Bastrop and Lee…

The National Weather Service has issued a tornado warning for the northwestern edge of Williamson County and the northeastern corner of Burnet County until 5:45 p.m. A tornado warning means a tornado has been sighted or indicated by a weather radar, and you should take shelter immediately, according to the NWS. There’s also a severe thunderstorm watch for the Austin area until 9 p.m. The watch includes Travis, Williamson, Bastrop, Burnet and Lee counties. The…

Austin ranks among the worst major cities in the country for wildfire risk. AUSTIN, Texas — Once officials begin heeding the warning of fire danger is when Austinites should know that summer is fast-approaching. Leaders with the city of Austin, Travis County and local fire chiefs got together Tuesday to talk about the increased threats and reiterated the importance of having a plan when a fire sparks nearby. Austin Mayor Kirk Watson said the city…

Texans are expected to save $2.3 million during the emergency supplies tax break, which includes items like generators, fuel containers, and flashlights. TEXAS, USA — With severe weather season approaching, Texans can buy emergency preparation supplies tax-free from April 26 to 28 during the state’s annual sales tax holiday. The tax-free period begins at 12:01 a.m. Saturday, April 26 and ends at midnight Monday, April 28. Shoppers are expected to save approximately $2.3 million in…

Businesses and homes that sit on just over half of all habitable land in the City of Austin are now at risk of being destroyed in a wildfire, according to a map City Council members adopted Thursday. The map is included in changes to the city’s Wildland-Urban Interface, or WUI, which regulates areas where wilderness abuts development and homes and businesses are most likely to be wrecked by wildfire. Historically, homes in West Austin have…

President Donald Trump approved Gov. Sarah Sanders request for assistance with the state response to storms, tornadoes and flooding that began April 2. LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced that President Donald Trump has approved federal assistance in response to the severe weather hitting Arkansas.  Arkansas requested an Emergency Declaration for Direct Federal Assistance to assist with the state response to storms, tornadoes and flooding that started on April 2. After last…