Stevie Stephenson

Meteorologist at KBTX-TV (Bryan, TX)

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First Alert Weather Day - Thursday

13 hours ago | kbtx.com | Stevie Stephenson |Kayleigh Thomas |Berkeley Taylor

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - This week has brought a series of persistent rain chances, and Thursday will bring more of the same. The set-up is pretty similar to what we found on Wednesday morning. A complex of thunderstorms in north Texas and Oklahoma will drift south and arrive to the Brazos Valley, but this time in the afternoon. Recently, the Storm Prediction Center has placed us in a 1 out of 5 risk for isolated severe weather concerns.
First Alert: Tracking Easter Sunday’s storm potential

6 days ago | kbtx.com | Berkeley Taylor |Max Crawford |Kayleigh Thomas |Stevie Stephenson

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - Rain chances are returning to the forecast... but the timing of those is less than ideal as they arrive in lockstep with Easter weekend. Rain chances increase through the weekend.(KBTX)Let’s break down this weekend’s forecast:Saturday:This is when the weekend rain chances begin to ramp up. A couple of disturbances will roll over Texas, so if we do get rain then it looks to present itself as scattered showers and an isolated rumble or two in the afternoon and evening.
First Alert: Easter Sunday’s storm potential

1 week ago | kbtx.com | Berkeley Taylor |Max Crawford |Kayleigh Thomas |Stevie Stephenson

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - Rain chances are returning to the forecast... but the timing of those is less than ideal as they arrive in lockstep with Easter weekend. Most impactful weather conditions to look out for each day of the weekend, from strong winds to storm potential.(KBTX)Let’s break down this weekend rain chance day-by-day:Friday:While Friday technically brings the first of these weekend rain chances, raindrops will be difficult to come by.
Easter weekend renews rain and storm chances

1 week ago | kbtx.com | Max Crawford |Stevie Stephenson

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - Some timely rain and storms have aided in the pollen bloom and boom, but grass and trees alike are already aching for our next round of soaking rains, and it may come as early as the upcoming holiday weekend.
Light frosts possible Sunday and Monday

2 weeks ago | kbtx.com | Stevie Stephenson |Max Crawford

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - After a very slow moving and impactful cold front passed through on Saturday, we are now left behind with an unseasonable chill to wrap up the weekend. Saturday's cold front will leave us with a cooler back half of the weekend.(KBTX)Cloud cover will stick with us through Sunday morning, which will help us cool off at a slower rate... but even with those clouds, we will wake up in the 40s widespread on Sunday morning.
Tornado Watch Issued for southeastern Brazos Valley

2 weeks ago | kbtx.com | Max Crawford |Kayleigh Thomas |Berkeley Taylor |Stevie Stephenson

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - A Tornado WATCH is in effect until 9pm for Montgomery and San Jacinto Counties. Tornado Watch issued for two Brazos Valley Counties(KBTX)A cold front is still making its way through the Brazos Valley. As it does so, it still brings the potential for strong to severe thunderstorms. Once this front clears, we will put the severe weather risks to rest, but until then the primary concern will be for hail and gusting winds, but a tornado threat cannot be ruled out either.
A Tornado Watch has been issued for a majority of the Brazos Valley

2 weeks ago | kbtx.com | Berkeley Taylor |Stevie Stephenson

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - A Tornado Watch has been issued through 9PM Friday evening for the following counties:BrazosMilamRobertsonLeonHoustonTrinityWalkerGrimesBurlesonMadisonStrong to severe storms are possible for the Brazos Valley through Saturday evening. While the threat remains isolated, it only takes one storm to create a dangerous situation. We will continue to monitor for all severe hazards through the rest of your Friday and into Saturday.
Weathering the Storm: A First Alert Weather Special

2 weeks ago | kbtx.com | Max Crawford |Kayleigh Thomas |Berkeley Taylor |Stevie Stephenson

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - The KBTX First Alert Weather Team is getting you prepared and informed for this year’s severe weather season with our special broadcast: Weathering the Storm. We cover everything from how hail forms to sheltering procedures, and take a trip to Madisonville to learn how the community rebuilt after a devastating tornado touched down just over three years ago. Ultimately, we are here to keep you and your family safe.
Tropical Storm Milton continues east through Gulf of Mexico

Oct 5, 2024 | msn.com | Stevie Stephenson
The First Alert Weather Team’s exclusive radar, made possible by BTU

Aug 16, 2024 | kbtx.com | Stevie Stephenson

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - The First Alert Weather Team has a new tool in their toolkit, and it’s the First Alert Weather Radar, powered by Bryan Texas Utilities (BTU). This radar bring all-new technology that the Brazos Valley has never had before. Specifically, this new radar brings dual-polarimetric capabilities, which means the radar beam will scan storms in the horizontal and vertical planes. The previous radar would only scan in the horizonal plane, giving us a limited view into the storm.