Grace Thornton

2 months ago | kvue.com | Grace Thornton

AUSTIN, Texas — This week was a reminder of just how dry Central Texas has been. We saw multiple days of fire weather danger, which cropped up due to high winds and low humidity. Unfortunately, those days are not over yet. Conditions on Saturday will start muggy, cloudy, and warm. Ahead of the boundary, there will be a 20 to 30% chance for scattered showers. Then in the afternoon, a cold front will pass through our area, boosting high winds and bringing with it another round of dry air.

2 months ago | kvue.com | Grace Thornton

AUSTIN, Texas — Last year’s bluebonnet season in Central Texas was outstanding, but for 2025, experts are reporting a season that is a bit more "garden variety." "This year is going to be a little bit of a mixed bag depending on where you are," said Lee Clippard, executive director at the Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center. Clippard explained that this is mostly due to ongoing drought issues in the area. “West of here, it's a little bit drier.

Feb 13, 2025 | kvue.com | Grace Thornton

AUSTIN, Texas — As Central Texas gears up for the 2025 severe weather season, the National Weather Service is calling on Texans to help improve storm reports. Accurate ground reports from regular people play a crucial role in meteorologists issuing warnings. That's why the National Weather Service is inviting the public to take part in its storm spotter training.

Feb 12, 2025 | kvue.com | Grace Thornton

AUSTIN, Texas — After a drenching start to the week, we are now tracking drier skies for portions of Texas. However, this means we're turning our attention to the swinging pendulum of temperatures over the next few days. Ahead of our next system, Wednesday afternoon should be pretty nice, with afternoon temperatures ranging through the 60s and 70s. There will be a fight between warm and cold air, so it's a bit of a toss up to see just how warm we could actually get.

Nov 12, 2024 | kvue.com | Grace Thornton

AUSTIN, Texas — While the first half of the week holds warm conditions across Central Texas, be prepared to break out the fall jackets again as the workweek comes to a close. On Wednesday night, a dry cold front will enter the region from the Texas Hill Country, dropping down low morning temperatures by about 10 to 20 degrees on Thursday morning. This will feel a bit chilly compared to the 50- and 60-degree lows Austin experienced earlier on in the week.