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26-05-2025
- Climate
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Austin weather: Tornado watch in place for many Central Texas counties
The Brief Large complex of storms expected to form in Hill Country Area under enhanced risk of severe storms Look out for very large hail, damaging winds, lots of lightning and even isolated tornadoes possible AUSTIN, Texas - So far we haven't seen much rain during this Memorial Day Weekend. This will change today and tonight. A tornado watch is in effect until 10 p.m. for many Texas counties, including these in Central Texas: Bexar Blanco Burnet Comal Gillespie Hays Llano Mason San Saba Travis Below is a live look at the radar for today/tonight's weather event: The backstory Central Texas is under an enhanced risk for severe storms. We will have round one this morning and then round two happens this evening. We are expecting a large complex of storms to form in the Hill Country along an outflow boundary left behind from this morning's storms. The area is under a slight to enhanced risk of severe storms with the highest threat over the Hill Country. Timeline The storms are expected to hit the Hill Country between 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. The Austin metro area can expect storms between 7 p.m. and 11 p.m. tonight. The Eastern counties will most likely see the storms between 9 p.m. and midnight. Why you should care Look out for very large hail, damaging winds, lots of lightning and even isolated tornadoes can't be ruled out. Quarter to baseball-sized hail is possible from Austin to the Hill Country. There is also the possibility of straight-line winds of 58 mph or more. Flooding is expected to be mostly localized with street flooding the biggest concern. What you can do If you're out and about, it will be very important to pay close attention to the weather today. Stay weather aware and track your local forecast for the Austin area quickly with the free FOX 7 WAPP. The design gives you radar, hourly, and 7-day weather information just by scrolling. Our weather alerts will warn you early and help you stay safe during storms. The Source Information from meteorologist Zack Shields.
Yahoo
03-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
EF-1 tornado confirmed in Burnet County with several homes receiving damage
The Brief An EF-1 tornado was confirmed on the ground in Burnet County on May 1 One person was injured, and 12 homes received minor damage Two homes had major damage due to the storm BURNET COUNTY, Texas - An EF-1 tornado was confirmed in Burnet County during severe storms on Thursday, May 1. What we know According to the Burnet County Office of Emergency Management, Burnet County experienced an EF-1 tornado. The storm moved southward toward Burnet county from Lampasas and Coryell counties on Thursday. A tornado was confirmed on the ground around 4:20 p.m. in the vicinity of CR 223 and roughly moved south. There was major damage to two homes and 12 other homes received minor damage. One person was injured while on the road on CR 233. The EF-1 tornado had winds of up to 110 mph. You can report damage online to help emergency management teams track damage. You can also sign up for emergency alerts here. What you can do Track your local forecast for the Austin area quickly with the free FOX 7 WAPP. The design gives you radar, hourly, and 7-day weather information just by scrolling. Our weather alerts will warn you early and help you stay safe during storms. The Source Information from the Burnet County Office of Emergency Management and previous coverage
