1 day Ago By Sophie Leclerc
Central Texas is bracing for a bout of severe weather, as forecasted by multiple sources, including CBS Austin and KVUE. Residents in the Hill Country are told to expect severe storms beginning around 11 p.m.
on Friday night, which are forecasted to extend eastward into the early hours of Saturday. These storms may bring large hail, damaging winds, and even a small chance of tornadoes to the north.According to CBS Austin, rainfall is likely to increase throughout Friday, climaxing into heavy showers by the afternoon.
Hail could be particularly a threat with increased severity around the Hill Country as nighttime approaches, with possibilities of hailstones of very large size. The severe weather event is slated to continue until early Saturday morning, around 5 a.m.
, when it will make way for cooler temperatures and wind chills dipping into the mid-30s by Sunday.KVUE has indicated that the Austin area could see storms later Friday night, possibly after the Round Rock Express game at Dell Diamond, with the first round of storms expected just after midnight. A "slight" risk of severe weather is highlighted for KVUE counties, with hail and damaging winds being the primary concerns, in addition to heavy downpours that might lead to minor flooding.
While the storms could be intense, the forecast also hints at the possibility of much-needed rainfall, with some areas in northern Hill Country expecting up to an inch and a half.Despite the inclement weather earlier, Saturday afternoon should clear up for outdoor activities like the ABC Kite Fest at Zilker Park. However, attendees should prepare for wet ground conditions.
Runners of Sunday morning's Cap10k race can anticipate cooler temperatures with "temps in the lower 40s but wind chills in the mid-30s," as described by KVUE. As the weather settles, high pressure is expected to arrive by Monday, providing drier conditions and a warmer week ahead..
