Avery Tomasco

Austin

Morning Meteorologist at KEYE-TV (Austin, TX)

4x Emmy winning Meteorologist at @CBSAustin. AMS Certified #772. Former student of Texas A&M University 👍

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Articles

Central Texas temperatures break records, climate index shows human influence

3 weeks ago | cbsaustin.com | Tara Brolley |Avery Tomasco

A climate analysis tool is revealing the stark reality of climate change's impact on Central Texas as the region endures record-shattering temperatures this week. The Climate Shift Index (CSI) map, which quantifies climate change's influence on daily temperatures, shows Central Texas at the maximum level of 5 out of 5 on Wednesday, indicating temperatures that would be "highly unlikely" without human-caused climate change.
Central Texas drought persists despite recent rainfall

4 weeks ago | cbsaustin.com | Zak Zeh |Avery Tomasco

Central Texas recently experienced severe weather and heavy rainfall, with some areas west of I-35, particularly towards the Highland Lake watershed, receiving 2 to 3 inches of rain over the past five days. However, the rainfall has not significantly alleviated the region's severe drought conditions.
Arctic blast set to bring dangerous cold, hard freeze to Central Texas by Tuesday evening

Feb 17, 2025 | cbsaustin.com | Avery Tomasco

We are on a short-lived warming trend the next 36 hours with highs in the mid to upper 60s before a much stronger cold front sweeps through Texas with some of our coldest temperatures of the season expected. Here's what you need to prepare for. TUESDAY EVENING ARCTIC BLASTAhead of Tuesday evening's cold front, we'll cloud up with a few showers possible along and east of I-35 through Tuesday afternoon.
Central Texas braces for snow and freezing rain

Jan 20, 2025 | cbsaustin.com | Avery Tomasco

Recent winter weather changes have hit central Texas, from freezing temperatures to expected snow this week. Here's a winter weather timeline of what to expect day-by-day, according to CBS Austin meteorologist Avery Tomasco. NOW THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON It is bitterly cold this morning with temperatures ranging from the upper teens to low 20s. Wind chill values are touching the single digits from time to time.
Arctic cold front bringing freezing temperatures and potential snow to Central Texas

Jan 17, 2025 | cbsaustin.com | Avery Tomasco

We've been watching this forecast evolve for days now. After some inconsistencies over the last few days, we're getting better agreement on what next week will look like. With enough cold air, enough lift, and enough moisture all combining over Texas, the odds of sleet and snow in Central and Southeast Texas are trending higher. Here's what to expect. ARCTIC COLD FRONT ARRIVES SATURDAYYou only have one more day of mild January weather to enjoy before temperatures tumble sharply this weekend.
Rethinking the way we landscape in Central Texas

Dec 4, 2024 | cbsaustin.com | Zak Zeh |Avery Tomasco

Wednesday morning's rain did little to quell Central Texas' dry spell. Experts CBS Austin spoke with have said we can't rely on mother nature to bail us out of our drought and there needs to be a cultural shift in the way we landscape and use water. During a conversation with the Lower Colorado River Authority, Executive Vice President John Hoffman said "a significant change in water use patterns" during the Summer helped prevent the region from entering a period of mandatory conservation.
Central Texas' water conservation concerns

Sep 6, 2024 | cbsaustin.com | Avery Tomasco |Zak Zeh

by Avery Tomasco & Zak ZehFri, September 6th 2024 at 8:22 AMUpdated Fri, September 6th 2024 at 8:26 AMCBS Austin Meteorologist Avery Tomasco explains just how much water is flowing through Central Texas' main water way and why we need to rethink conservation efforts as the population in the area grows.
Rare "wake low" to blame for widespread wind damage Tuesday night

May 28, 2024 | foxsanantonio.com | Avery Tomasco

CBS Austin Meteorologists warned you of the potential for severe storms and damaging wind gusts in the late Tuesday evening hours. That threat came to fruition, but not in the way that was expected. Storms themselves, as they moved eastward through the southern Hill Country and into the I-35 corridor late Tuesday night, did not produce any confirmed severe weather reports. Lightning, thunder, some gusty winds, sure... but it was what developed behind the rain & storms that did the most damage.
Rare "wake low" to blame for widespread wind damage Tuesday night

May 28, 2024 | thenationaldesk.com | Avery Tomasco

CBS Austin Meteorologists warned you of the potential for severe storms and damaging wind gusts in the late Tuesday evening hours. That threat came to fruition, but not in the way that was expected. Storms themselves, as they moved eastward through the southern Hill Country and into the I-35 corridor late Tuesday night, did not produce any confirmed severe weather reports. Lightning, thunder, some gusty winds, sure... but it was what developed behind the rain & storms that did the most damage.
Rare "wake low" to blame for widespread wind damage Tuesday night

May 28, 2024 | cbsaustin.com | Avery Tomasco

CBS Austin Meteorologists warned you of the potential for severe storms and damaging wind gusts in the late Tuesday evening hours. That threat came to fruition, but not in the way that was expected. Storms themselves, as they moved eastward through the southern Hill Country and into the I-35 corridor late Tuesday night, did not produce any confirmed severe weather reports. Lightning, thunder, some gusty winds, sure... but it was what developed behind the rain & storms that did the most damage.