Are tornadoes going to be more common in Central Texas?

Carissa Lehmkuhl spoke with meteorologist Carlo Falco to learn more about tornadoes, including a breakdown of the why's, how's, and what to expect from tornadoes going forward.

Save money, energy in hot Texas weather with these tips from Austin Energy

As temperatures continue to climb in the Central Texas area, Austin Energy is offering some tips and tricks to save money and energy this summer.

Bell County partners with United Way for 2-1-1 tornado assistance

Beginning May 6, the 2-1-1 helpline can be used both by residents looking for support and by volunteers and donors looking to contribute.

Summer temperatures expected, will feel like triple digits
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It's going to be a hot weekend with it feeling like temperatures are in the 100s. Zack Shields has all the details in his full forecast.

Yankees-Rangers to play single-entry doubleheader on Sunday

Some lucky fans get to enjoy double the baseball for the price of one game this weekend in the Bronx. The Yankees and Rangers will make up a rained-out game on Sunday as part of a rare single-admission doubleheader.

Foggy start to day before temperatures begin to heat up
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Most of Central Texas is under a Dense Fog Advisory until 9 a.m. (CT) and then it's going to get hot. Will we see triple digits? Zack Shields has all the details in his full forecast.

What residents, officials are saying about Burnet County being in a drought

While Watson says this is nothing like the drought in 2011, where nearly 90 percent of the state was in the severe drought category, he does worry about it.

A hot Mother's Day weekend ahead for Central Texas
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Temperatures are expected to reach nearly 100 degrees this weekend, with the hottest day being forecasted as Sunday- Mother's Day. Scott Fisher tells us what else to expect.

Record highs will shatter as dangerous heat wave sizzles Texas, South this weekend

Nearly the entire state of Texas will have high temperatures near or above 95 degrees on Saturday, except for portions of East Texas and areas along the upper Texas coast.

Tornado watch expires for Central Texas

NOAA's Storm Prediction Center has issued a Tornado Watch valid until 6 p.m. Central time for southwestern Arkansas, northwestern Louisiana and Central and East Texas.

Much of Central Texas under tornado watch until 6 pm
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Much of Central Texas under tornado watch until 6 pm

Storms will fill in along the front starting in the Hill Country by early afternoon. Then the line will push south toward the Austin metro between 3 and 6 p.m.

Slight risk of severe storms, main threats will be damaging winds, lightning
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A slow-moving front is on a collision course with the warmth and high humidity and something has to give Zack Shields says. He has all the details about the possibility of severe weather in his full forecast.

Remembering historic twin tornadoes that hit Austin 100 years ago

The 1922 twin twisters in Austin injured more than 50 and killed 13 people, including a St. Edward’s University student inside his dorm.