Austin (78701) Daily Weather Forecast

Rolling Blackouts Possible In Texas Amid Record Power Usage

The Electric Reliability Council of Texas​ hit a new record of 69K megawatts Sunday; Austin launches rotating blackouts to ease grid strain.

Austin Under Winter Storm Warning, State Of Disaster Declared

Up to 5 inches of snow are expected as officials plead with residents to stay off roads as services and college classes are halted.

Austin Cancels 2K-Plus Coronavirus Vaccinations Due To Cold

Austin Public Health was forced to close all three of its clinics amid ongoing freezing temperatures where people were set for second doses.

Texas Prepares For Cold Weather Blanketing State

Some 3,000 troopers and Guardsmen have been deployed to assist, and a Federal Emergency Declaration has been requested from the White House.

HEB Store Hours Shortened In Austin Area Amid Frigid Cold Weather

Central Texas stores will operate Sunday from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m and on Monday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. to ensure supply amid icy conditions.

10K-Plus Austin Energy Customers Without Power Amid Winter Blast

Electricity was restored to some 4,000 utility clients by early afternoon as the city braces for a low of around 16 degrees this weekend.

Central Texas Under Winter Weather Advisory Due To Icy Roads

The alert covers a wide swath covering Travis and Williamson counties amid freezing temps making travel potentially treacherous.

Brutal Winter Blast Headed To Austin Region

After spring-like weather, the area will be beset with snow, sleet, wind gusts, rain, and a low of 16 by Saturday; safety tips issued.

Freezing Fog Expected To Materialize Across Central Texas

The patchy freezing fog was expected to form Monday night and continue into Tuesday morning, creating the potential for black ice on roads.

Winter Blast Triggers Central Texas Power Outages Mixed With Fun

The region's biggest snowfall in 17 years yielded power outages, traffic signal failures and class cancellations but also fun times.

Snow Predicted In Austin Area Sunday

The National Weather Service predicts rain and snow, with accumulation of less than an inch possible and freezing temperatures.

Foggy Conditions Usher In Christmas Week In Austin Area

Patchy fog is expected to descend by Monday night and continue until Tuesday before 10 a.m., but Christmas Day will be sunny and fog-less.

Austin Area Braces For 28-Degree Weather Monday Night

The lowest temperature this season is expected to dip well below freezing, so it's important to take precautions.

Post-Holiday Rain Yields Hazardous Driving Conditions: Austin EMS

After a sunny Thanksgiving Day with temperatures in the high 70s, forming storms could make for dangerous post-holiday travel.

Sunny Thanksgiving Day In Austin Area To Usher In Rain

The high temperature on Thursday is expected to be 78 degrees before the chances of rain begin to strengthen by Friday.

Summer Makes A Comeback Across Central Texas

Summer-like temperatures descended across South Central Texas and the Hill Country, with temperatures near 100 degrees in Austin Saturday.

Cold Front Coming To Austin Region

Fall will be making its presence known next week with temps in the 50s, yielding a perfect time to take out the sweater (swehdr).

Texas Urged To Take Caution Ahead Of Tropical Depression Beta

The Gulf Coast and Southeast portions of the state are the most vulnerable, but other regions may see flooding, high winds and heavy rain.

Travis County Included In Governor's Storm Disaster Declaration

Tropical Storm Beta is expected to make landfall Monday evening, and has already caused storm surge and damaging winds.

Texas Deploys Resources To Lousiana Ahead Of Tropical Storm Sally

Texas A&M Task Force 1 has deployed a Type 1 urban search-and-rescue team consisting of 80 personnel, six boats and four canines.

Travis, Williamson Counties Under Flash Flood Watch

An earlier flash flood warning for the Austin metro area and west of Interstate 35 expired earlier Wednesday.

Flood Advisory Issued For Travis, Williamson Counties

Heavy rain resulting from thunderstorms prompts the National Weather Service to issue the advisory in effect until 11:45 a.m. Friday.

Heat Advisory Issued For Travis, Williamson Counties

The temperature reached 103 degrees by 11 a.m. in Austin, but there is a chance of rain later this week, albeit minimal.

Austin Area Prepares To Receive Hurricane Laura Evacuees

The Capital Area Shelter Hub Plan covering Austin and Travis County along with Williamson and Hays counties was activated on Tuesday.

Farmers’ Almanac Predicts 'Temperamental' Winter In Texas

Intervals of 'tranquil weather' in the Lone Star State will usher in cold and wintry precipitation, forecasters predict.

Central Texas Heat Wave Prompts Concern, Advice For Residents

Austin medics and police issue advice on staying hydrated amid scorching heat after a heat index of 109 degrees was achieved last week.

Hazardous Weather Outlook Issued For Travis, Williamson Counties

Westard movement of the remnants of Hurricane Hanna are creating conditions likely to form heavy rainfall for much of the area.

Texas Governor Deploys Resources As Hurricane Hanna Lands

Abbott detailed the state's response to the hurricane during a news conference at the Alternate State Operations Center in Austin Saturday.

Texas Positions Resources As Tropical Storm Hanna Nears

Previously assembled resources ahead of the storm are put into place in anticipation of potentially heavy rainfall across the state.

Texas Marshals Move Resources Ahead Of Tropical Storm

A tropical depression in the Gulf threatens to bring heavy rain, dangerous rip currents and flash flooding to parts of the Lone Star State.

Texans Urged To Take Caution Ahead Of Tropical Storm This Weekend

The storm may lead to flooding conditions, and emergency agencies are at the ready in case they are called on to assist affected residents.

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.

Travis, Williamson Counties Under Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Powerful storms are expected to descend upon the Austin region for the second time this week since Sunday when flood warnings were issued.

Austin Area Under Flash Flood Warning

Strong winds of up to 50 miles per hour and quarter-sized hail are possible as a storm moves into central and south Texas, forecasters said.

Flash Flood Warning Issued For Travis County

The National Weather Service warned of potential flash floods in parts of the region until 12:45 a.m., urging caution when driving.

Central Texas Under Tornado Watch

Forecasters warned of strong winds and the possibility of hail on Tuesday morning, while Bastrop dealt with a possible tornado.

Central Texas Under Tornado Watch

The governor on Wednesday placed numerous resources on standby across the state amid severe weather impacting parts of Texas.

Lyrid Meteor Shower Peak: Where To Watch In Central Texas

The Lyrids, the first of the spring and summer meteor showers dubbed 'Old Faithful,' yield chances to go outside in Central Texas.

Tornado Watch Issued For Central Texas

The National Weather Service​, says potentially severe storms after 1 a.m. could bring large hail, damaging winds and possible tornadoes.

Central Texas Braces For Potentially Severe Weather

As residents hunker down in adherence of coronavirus protocol Wednesday, the governor dispatches emergency units ahead of powerful storms.