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Severe thunderstorms are possible this weekend in Austin with large hail, damaging winds, and heavy rainfall. Here's how to stay safe.
A Weather Impact Alert is in effect for Saturday as a cold front brings the threat of severe storms and heavy rain to Austin and Central Texas this weekend.
It's been feeling like spring for the last few weeks, and now it's going to look like it with rain and storms being added to the forecast.
Strong to severe thunderstorms are forecast in Central Texas through the middle of next week (finally), and an active springtime pattern is bringing unsettled weather to much of the country.
The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) has activated state emergency response resources ahead of a severe weather threat at the direction of the governor.
The warm and dry spell continues for another day, and then it gets very interesting the rest of the week and this weekend.
90% of homes that catch on fire during a wildfire event are from wind-blown embers, which can travel more than a mile.