Flood Watch in effect for parts of the Hill Country through Thursday afternoon

Flood Watch in effect for parts of the Hill Country through Thursday afternoon

SAN ANTONIO — Showers and thunderstorms are expected to continue across portions of the Hill Country overnight through Thursday afternoon.  A Flash Flood Watch is in effect for Bandera, Blanco, Edwards, Burnet, Gillespie, Kendall, Kerr, Llano and Real counties through 1 p.m. Thursday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service.  A moist and unstable airmass is in place and the area continues to receive remnants of a tropical cyclone help produce rainfall totals around 1…

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Flood Watch in effect for the Hill Country through Thursday morning

Flood Watch in effect for the Hill Country through Thursday morning

Parts of the Hill Country could see as much as 4 to 6 inches of rain. Here’s the latest on the timing and flood threat. AUSTIN, Texas — You’ll want to keep your umbrella nearby as we monitor scattered rain chances almost each and every day this week. Timing Our midweek rain chances will be the most notable so far this period.  As we head through Wednesday, a frontal system will add more moisture and…

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Flood watch in effect for Texas Hill Country

Flood watch in effect for Texas Hill Country

A cold front will move through San Antonio by mid-morning Thursday in San Antonio. Rain chances will increase after 7 to 8 am.  Kin Man Hui/San Antonio Express-News Update at 3:30 p.m.: San Antonio has a marginal risk for excessive rainfall on Wednesday evening, according to an updated situation report by the National Weather Service. Areas north of San Antonio and parts of the Texas Hill Country are also now under a flood watch through Thursday morning. …

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A fight between teenage girls ends with a father killed; New video of the powerful Hurricane Otis | KENS 5 News Now

A fight between teenage girls ends with a father killed; New video of the powerful Hurricane Otis | KENS 5 News Now

Follow us here to get the latest top headlines with KENS 5 anchor Sarah Forgany every weekday! SAN ANTONIO — For the fourth time in a span of seven days, San Antonio authorities said police officers faced an armed suspect Monday night. According to SAPD officials, an unidentified teenager shot at officers arriving to the area of Rigsby and Tyne just before 8 p.m. after receiving a call for a disturbance.  Read More: SAPD: Teen…

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Strangest State: Alligators, Tigers & Hailstorms, Oh My!

Strangest State: Alligators, Tigers & Hailstorms, Oh My!

Fort Worth Texans head for spring-fed rivers or hide out in air-conditioned homes and cooling centers during heat waves. But what do animals do? At the Fort Worth Zoo, tigers, lions, and primates play with huge ice cubes, and elephants and gorillas cavort in sprinklers. “Just like humans,” a Zoo spokesperson told the Guardian, “we’ve all kind of adjusted.” Drue Wagner for the Texas Observer Richmond It looked like yet another attack on Texas public…

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Austin Energy launching early wildfire detection program powered by artificial intelligence

Austin Energy launching early wildfire detection program powered by artificial intelligence

Officials say the technology will provide crews with up-to-the-minute information so they can quickly respond to wildfire threats. AUSTIN, Texas — Austin will have a new powerful tool to help its future wildfire detection and response time. The technology is called Pano AI, which Austin Energy says it will use to provide its crews and emergency first responders with up-to-the-minute information to quickly respond to wildfire threats. According to Austin Energy, Pano AI uses artificial…

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Weather service issues flash flood warnings for Houston and surrounding cities Thursday morning

Weather service issues flash flood warnings for Houston and surrounding cities Thursday morning

Houston Skyline as seen from the Waco Street bridge in east Houston. February 4, 2020 The National Weather Service is warning of potential flooding in Houston and surrounding cities Thursday morning. A coastal flood statement is issued on Galveston Island until 9 a.m. Thursday. National Weather Service says there is a minimal to no known threat to life or property on the island. A flood advisory is issued by the National Weather Service in Matagorda…

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'My family was terrified' | Round Rock residents left with extensive damage after hailstorm

'My family was terrified' | Round Rock residents left with extensive damage after hailstorm

Some of the largest hailstones were the size of a baseball. ROUND ROCK, Texas — Round Rock residents are picking up the pieces after Sunday night’s hailstorm. The storm ripped through Central Texas, starting north of Georgetown and into South Austin, producing a swath of hail that went more than 30 miles. Some of the largest hailstones were the size of a baseball. “My family was terrified,” homeowner Robert Jett said. “And my poor little…

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Austin, Round Rock agencies respond following hailstorm that caused widespread damage

Austin, Round Rock agencies respond following hailstorm that caused widespread damage

The City of Round Rock said its own vehicle fleet experienced significant damage. ROUND ROCK, Texas — After a hailstorm caused widespread damage to cars and homes throughout Austin, Round Rock and the surrounding area, several local agencies are providing resources to help. If you have hail damage to your property, the City of Austin’s Homeland Security and Emergency Management department shared the following reminders: “If you have insurance, contact your insurance agent to file…

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Lahaina residents return to wildfire disaster area to grieve and rebuild

Lahaina residents return to wildfire disaster area to grieve and rebuild

Lahaina residents are grappling with the grief of losing their loved ones and property nearly seven weeks ago in the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century. One family visited a memorial to pay respects to their patriarch, who died while trying to flee the fire as the community prepares to rebuild the historic town. Jonathan Vigliotti has the latest on the recovery efforts.

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Severe weather possible through Monday

Severe weather possible through Monday

We’re tracking a second line of storms that won’t necessarily roll in until 12 p.m. on Monday but may roll in earlier or later depending on the speed of the frontal system. The SPC has placed southern portions of the KVUE area under a “marginal” – one out of five – risk for severe weather. But we don’t expect much severe weather in our area, largely due to the front being to our south and…

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Severe weather possible Sunday evening and Monday

Severe weather possible Sunday evening and Monday

A cold front bring the chance for rain and storms across the Austin area on Sunday evening. Author: Grace Thornton, Jordan Darensbourg, Hunter Williams (KVUE), Shane Hinton (KVUE) Published: 9:29 AM CDT September 24, 2023 Updated: 5:06 PM CDT September 24, 2023 AUSTIN, Texas — We’re tracking the potential for strong storms later Sunday evening into the overnight hours, before things simmer down for the Monday morning commute. A “slight” – two out of five…

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