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Freddy Vela

Austin

Meteorologist at KXAN-TV (Austin, TX)

He/Him KXAN Midday Meteorologist - Former Chief Meteorologist for NBC23 - Host for South Texas Comic Con, Anime Fiesta, Ultra Gaming Expo - New Breed Wrestling

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  • 2 days ago | kxan.com | Freddy Vela

    AUSTIN (KXAN) - The skies are opening up, and rain chances are far away. There's plenty to do outside, from concerts to festivals, and more. Weekend ForecastRain chances are taking a back seat this weekend after a few days of showers midweek. Temperatures are heading back up into the upper 90s and even low triple digits in some spots. Be sure to drink plenty of water and take breaks from the heat and the sun every once and a while to stay safe.

  • 4 days ago | kxan.com | Freddy Vela

    AUSTIN (KXAN) - As we move into summer and warmer temperatures, bugs will start to make a bigger appearance in our yards and possibly our homes. Meteorologist Freddy Vela spoke with Wizzie Brown, senior extension program specialist at Texas A&M's Entomology Department, about what types of bugs we will see and how weather conditions affect how many we could see. Read an edited version of the conversation below, or use the video player above to listen.

  • 6 days ago | kxan.com | Freddy Vela

    AUSTIN (KXAN) - The 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season is officially off and running with Sunday marking the very first day of the season. Multiple factors go into determining our season, including El-Niño and La-Niña, sea surface temperatures, Saharan dust, and more. So, with multiple forecasts out there, the First Warning Weather Team has put together a few key details you need to know for the hurricane season. How long is the Atlantic Hurricane Season?

  • 1 week ago | kxan.com | Freddy Vela

    AUSTIN (KXAN) - As a majority of children across Central Texas finally reach summer break, there are more and more events to keep them busy over the weekend. Whether it's seeing a ballet in a park, a fiddler playing on a roof, or enjoying plenty of food, there is something for everyone this weekend. Weekend ForecastRain chances begin to wind down this weekend with seasonable high temperatures in the upper 80s and low 90s. A rare shower or thunderstorm is possible.

  • 1 week ago | yahoo.com | Freddy Vela

    AUSTIN (KXAN) – As a majority of children across Central Texas finally reach summer break, there are more and more events to keep them busy over the weekend. Whether it’s seeing a ballet in a park, a fiddler playing on a roof, or enjoying plenty of food, there is something for everyone this weekend. Weekend ForecastRain chances begin to wind down this weekend with seasonable high temperatures in the upper 80s and low 90s. A rare shower or thunderstorm is possible.

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