Forecast: Severe storms could produce brief tornadoes on Thursday

Forecast: Severe storms could produce brief tornadoes on Thursday

Here are the latest updates from the KVUE Weather Team. Author: Shane Hinton (KVUE), Jordan Darensbourg, Hunter Williams, Grace Thornton Published: 11:46 AM CST March 6, 2019 Updated: 6:41 PM CST November 29, 2023 AUSTIN, Texas — Wednesday was cloudy and cool across Central Texas, but we’re now tracking some changes as a severe weather threat develops for Thursday. Through Wednesday night showers will become numerous. There could also be some patchy fog and drizzle,…

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Gov. Abbott says state emergency response resources will be ready to handle severe weather issues Thursday

Gov. Abbott says state emergency response resources will be ready to handle severe weather issues Thursday

The KHOU 11 Weather Team is tracking a cold front moving in from West Texas that could bring storms with the possibility of damaging winds and isolated tornadoes. HOUSTON — Gov. Greg Abbott said the state is prepared for the possibility of severe thunderstorms Thursday across Southeast Texas, including the Greater Houston area. The governor directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to be ready to respond to potential issues. The KHOU 11 Weather Team is tracking…

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What's being done to protect the Houston area from future flooding

What's being done to protect the Houston area from future flooding

Local leaders talked about what’s being done to protect the Houston area from future flooding events. HOUSTON — We all know what floods and droughts can do to the Houston area, and on Wednesday, local leaders talked about what’s being done to protect the area in the future. It has to do with seeds. Environmentalists and local leaders have talked about “the need for seed.” Seeds for native plants will be used on a large…

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Houston area had quiet year for hurricane season, meteorologist says

Houston area had quiet year for hurricane season, meteorologist says

Adam Zuvanich Houston had a relatively quiet year when it came to hurricanes. The end of this month signals the official conclusion of this year’s quiet hurricane season, which runs from June 1 through Nov. 30. While the Atlantic Ocean was rife with activity, very few storms made their way into the Gulf of Mexico – thanks, in part, to the same conditions that ushered in this summer’s brutal heatwave. This year brought 20 named…

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Forecast: Severe weather risk on Thursday

Forecast: Severe weather risk on Thursday

Here are the latest updates from the KVUE Weather Team. Author: Shane Hinton (KVUE), Jordan Darensbourg, Hunter Williams, Grace Thornton Published: 11:46 AM CST March 6, 2019 Updated: 4:12 AM CST November 29, 2023 AUSTIN, Texas — It will be another cold start for your Wednesday morning as clouds build in throughout the day. While today will be calm, our attention shifts to Thursday where a round of severe storms will be possible for parts…

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Tornado Watch canceled | Stream live radar

Tornado Watch canceled | Stream live radar

A powerful cold front will bring the chance for strong to severe storms across East Texas and the Deep South this afternoon and tonight. HOUSTON — The fall/winter severe weather season is underway across the Deep South and a strong cold front will bring the chance for strong storms to Southeast Texas this afternoon.   The greatest threat for severe weather will be north and east of the Houston metro area, but any spot is…

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Tornado Watch issued for Polk, San Jacinto, Walker, and Liberty counties until 7 p.m. | Stream live radar

Tornado Watch issued for Polk, San Jacinto, Walker, and Liberty counties until 7 p.m. | Stream live radar

A powerful cold front will bring the chance for strong to severe storms across East Texas and the Deep South this afternoon and tonight. HOUSTON — The fall/winter severe weather season is underway across the Deep South and a strong cold front will bring the chance for strong storms to Southeast Texas this afternoon.   The greatest threat for severe weather will be north and east of the Houston metro area, but any spot is…

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Tornado Watch expected to be issued for areas north of Houston | Stream live radar

Tornado Watch expected to be issued for areas north of Houston | Stream live radar

A powerful cold front will bring the chance for strong to severe storms across East Texas and the Deep South this afternoon and tonight. HOUSTON — The fall/winter severe weather season is underway across the Deep South and a strong cold front will bring the chance for strong storms to Southeast Texas this afternoon.   The greatest threat for severe weather will be north and east of the Houston metro area, but any spot is…

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National Weather Service warns of potential severe weather conditions in Houston area Monday

National Weather Service warns of potential severe weather conditions in Houston area Monday

Marissa Cardenas/Houston Public Media Houston motorists were driving in the rain on Wednesday, June 5, 2019 on Elgin Street, in the University of Houston main campus. National Weather Service Houston is warning residents of possible severe weather in southeast Texas Monday. The best potential timing for severe storms will be late Monday morning with concerns of damaging winds, hail and isolated tornadoes. Odds of severe weather increase to the north of Conroe and around east…

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The Rolling Stones create Crossfire Hurricane rum

The Rolling Stones create Crossfire Hurricane rum

The Rolling Stones released their first album in 18 years called ‘Hackney Diamonds’ in October. LONDON, UK — Legends, The Rolling Stones, have created their very own signature rum, according to a press release from the company. It’s called Crossfire Hurricane after the opening lyric to their song “Jumpin’ Jack Flash.”  Crossfire Hurricane Rum is the very first product owned by the Stones, giving fans the chance to enjoy a taste of rock & roll….

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Round Rock residents worried about flooding issues created by debris and garbage

Round Rock residents worried about flooding issues created by debris and garbage

Owners of the Mack Phillips Tennis Academy in Round Rock say their flooded courts are part of an issue that the water district needs to address. ROUND ROCK, Texas — On Friday afternoon, kids were swinging their rackets and serving on the courts of Mack Phillips Tennis Academy in Round Rock.  But not every court is in use due to one of them being underwater from recent rainfall that swept across Central Texas. The tennis…

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From poison scares to floods, to COVID – nothing has dampened Austin’s Halloween spirit over the years.

From poison scares to floods, to COVID – nothing has dampened Austin’s Halloween spirit over the years.

We took a look back at Halloweens past in the Capital City. AUSTIN, Texas — Mention Austin and Halloween in the same sentence and, more than likely, the big crowds along Sixth Street on Halloween night come to mind. It’s a tradition that has been going strong since the 1980s. Away from downtown, it seems that there’s always been an endless parade of kids ringing doorbells for Halloween treats. But the Oct. 31 holiday was…

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From poison scares to floods, to COVID – nothing has dampened Austin’s Halloween spirit over the years.

From poison scares to floods, to COVID – nothing has dampened Austin’s Halloween spirit over the years.

Remembering Halloween’s past in the Capitol City. AUSTIN, Texas — Mention Austin and Halloween in the same sentence and more than likely the big crowds along Sixth Street on Halloween night come to mind. It’s a tradition that has been going strong since the 1980’s. Away from downtown, it seems that there’s always been an endless parade of kids ringing doorbells for Halloween treats. But the October 31st holiday was not always the big deal…

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Minor flooding possible through Friday evening

Minor flooding possible through Friday evening

The heaviest rain of the week is now behind us, but minor flooding still can’t be ruled out due to already saturated ground. Author: Grace Thornton, Hunter Williams (KVUE), Shane Hinton (KVUE) Published: 2:39 PM CDT October 25, 2023 Updated: 7:02 PM CDT October 27, 2023 AUSTIN, Texas — Thursday brought tornado warnings and localized flooding to Central Texas. Parts of the KVUE area picked up in excess of 7 inches of rain, and Austin…

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Caldwell County tornado rated an EF-0

Caldwell County tornado rated an EF-0

The tornado was on the ground for roughly one minute before lifting again. LOCKHART, Texas — We now have word on how the confirmed tornado in northern Caldwell County was rated. The National Weather Service in New Braunfels rated the tornado as an EF-0, the lowest rating a tornado can receive. This is due to its estimated peak winds of 65 mph, as well as its rather short path length of nearly a half mile…

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