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The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch until 2 a.m. for much of the Austin area and the Hill Country.  Large hail and damaging winds are the most likely threats facing this evening and into Thursday morning. An isolated tornado is also possible, the NWS warns. The weather service puts the chance of precipitation for Austin at 90 percent tonight, with between one-half and three-quarters of an inch of rain possible. The…

Severe weather is beginning to move through the Austin area. A tornado warning is in effect for parts of Williamson County until 11:30 p.m. Tornado Warning including Briggs TX until 11:30 PM CDT pic.twitter.com/keFlSuMr8P — NWS Austin/San Antonio (@NWSSanAntonio) April 18, 2019 The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch until 2 a.m. for much of the Austin area and the Hill Country.  Large hail and damaging winds are the most likely threats…

Severe weather is beginning to move through the Austin area. There’s a severe thunderstorm warning for parts of the Hill Country until 11:45 p.m. The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch until 2 a.m. for much of the Austin area and the Hill Country.  Large hail and damaging winds are the most likely threats facing the area. The weather service puts the chance of precipitation for Austin at 90 percent tonight, with…

AUSTIN, Texas (FOX 7 Austin) – With the possibility of severe weather hitting parts of Central Texas, it’s important to prepare to make sure you and your family stay safe. Officials say you should plan ahead because there’s always the chance of the loss of power. One of the ways you can prepare is to have an emergency supply kit erady. Items in the kit include: Bottled water Flashlights with extra batteries First aid kit…

AUSTIN, Texas (FOX 7 Austin) – A powerful West Coast storm system continues to approach Central Texas.  It’s likely to kick off a few scattered showers through Wednesday afternoon but it’s Wednesday night into Thursday morning that the Austin area will see its greatest severe weather threat of the Spring season.  Early Wednesday morning the Storm Prediction Center has placed most of the area under an Enhanced Risks for Severe Weather. The primary threats will be…

AUSTIN, Texas — Two children in East Texas died last weekend after a tree fell on their car during the storms. To help you protect your home during stormy weather, KVUE talked to certified arborist Mike Suarez with Sid Mourning Tree Service. Suarez said to take the weight off the extended branches of the trees. “You want to thin the canopy a little bit,” he said. “Because the canopy is what catches the wind and twists…

AUSTIN, Texas — An upper-level area of low pressure will move through the state on Wednesday allowing for another round of numerous showers and thunderstorms, some of which will be strong to severe. KVUE The Storm Prediction Center has issued an “Enhanced Risk” for severe weather (3 out of 5 on the severe weather scale) for most of the area, including the City of Austin. Large hail, possibly as large as 2 inches in diameter,…

Residents in Franklin continue to assess damage after the city in Robertson County was hit hard by storms. It comes as more severe weather could hit the area as well parts of Central Texas. Franklin is located about 100 miles northeast of Austin. A massive cleanup is underway as the city was hit by an EF-3 tornado over the weekend which destroyed 55 homes, two churches and a handful of businesses . The tornado cut…

AUSTIN, Texas — An upper-level area of low pressure will move through the state on Wednesday, allowing for another round of numerous showers and thunderstorms, some of which will be strong to severe. KVUE The Storm Prediction Center has issued an “Enhanced Risk” for severe weather (3 out of 5 on the severe weather scale) for most of the area, including the City of Austin. Large hail, possibly as large as 2 inches in diameter,…

FRANKLIN, Texas (FOX 7 Austin) – Residents in Franklin continue to assess damage after the city in Robertson County was hit hard by storms. It comes as more severe weather could hit the area as well parts of Central Texas. Franklin is located about 100 miles northeast of Austin. A massive cleanup is underway as the city was hit by an EF-3 tornado over the weekend which destroyed 55 homes, two churches and a handful…