The floodgate was opened due to heavy inflow into Lake Austin.
Up to 15 inches could fall by Monday morning with heavy drifting in areas.
Pyrotechnics will be allowed in unincorporated county areas.
A hazardous weather outlook is in effect for Sunday before the weather clears Monday.
See the forecast here.
The Austin area will be in its path.
The worst of the weather seems to have left the Austin area but the damage from Friday persists.
As moisture from Patricia moves over Texas, more flooding conditions are expected.
Up to 20 inches of rain has fallen in some areas.
Check here for Austin road closures, rainfall totals and weather updates.
The entire Austin metro area in under flash flood watch. Hurricane Patricia isn't helping matters.
The weather service says Austin and surrounding areas will receive more rainfall this week than in the past three-and-a-half months.
A great opportunity for Downtown Austinites to see some shooting stars at R.L.M. Hall at the University of Texas.
The National Weather Service is still asking Austinites to stay on alert for the heightened wildfire risk.
It looks like Friday night is going to be a relaxing one. Enjoy the evening by watching the meteor shower.
Water restrictions have been put in place for multiple communities.
Don't miss out on this week's incredible meteor shower.
Sky-gazers have something to look forward to.
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