Weather
Storm Threat Lingers For Austin Area
Large hail and damaging winds are once again the main threats today along a wide swath Thursday afternoon and evening.
AUSTIN, TX — The possibility of strong to severe storms continues into Thursday for the Austin area before the weather calms for a few days, forecasters said.
Large hail and damaging winds are once again the main threats today along a wide swath along and west of a Kerrville-to-San Antonio-to-Cuero line in the afternoon and evening, according to the National Weather Service.
Austin-Travis County EMS wrote on Twitter that likely threats on Thursday include strong winds of up to 60 miles per hour, hail up to 1 1/2 inches and isolated tornadoes. The new round of storms will likely start in the western portions of the county between 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., and will move eastward.
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A powerful strorm system swept through the region overnight, knocking out power and Internet service to some households. Some areas saw small hail.
8:16a 5/28/2020 - Looks like one more day of strong to severe storms before the weather begins to quiet down for a few days. Large Hail and damaging winds are again the main threats today along and west of a Kerrville to San Antonio to Cuero line this afternoon/evening. pic.twitter.com/onhLOaOvf9
— NWS Austin/San Antonio (@NWSSanAntonio) May 28, 2020
Previous coverage: Travis, Williamson Counties Under Severe Thunderstorm Watch
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#ATXWx Update: @NWSSanAntonio says a marginal risk for severe thunderstorms this afternoon & evening for Austin & Travis County. Likely threats are wind >60 mph, hail up to 1.5", & isolated tornadoes. Storms will likely begin in western areas 3-6pm & will move eastward. pic.twitter.com/kayL3ERoTA
— ATCEMS (@ATCEMS) May 28, 2020
Given the area's potential for flash flooding, motorists are urged to consulte ATXfloods.com for a list of low-water crossings to avoid.
#ATXWx Update: @NWSSanAntonio says a marginal risk for severe thunderstorms this afternoon & evening for Austin & Travis County. Likely threats are wind >60 mph, hail up to 1.5", & isolated tornadoes. Storms will likely begin in western areas 3-6pm & will move eastward. pic.twitter.com/kayL3ERoTA
— ATCEMS (@ATCEMS) May 28, 2020
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