Austin, TX – A powerful cold front is set to sweep across South-Central Texas Saturday night, triggering isolated severe thunderstorms and ushering in the coldest air of the season so far. Gusty winds and wind chills in the 20s could make for a dangerously cold Sunday morning, especially across the Hill Country and southern Edwards Plateau.
According to the National Weather Service in Austin-San Antonio, temperatures will fall into the 30s and 40s by early Sunday, with wind chills dipping as low as the mid-20s in elevated areas. Breezy conditions are expected, with gusts reaching up to 40 mph before gradually calming Sunday evening.
Storm activity is expected to develop along and east of the I-35 corridor Saturday evening into the overnight hours. These isolated thunderstorms could bring large hail and damaging wind gusts, particularly near Austin, New Braunfels, and La Grange. The region is under a Level 1 (marginal) risk for severe weather.
Residents are urged to dress in layers, bring pets indoors, and protect outdoor plants. Make alternate travel plans and have multiple ways to receive weather alerts overnight. Be sure to secure any outdoor decorations or items that might blow away from strong wind gusts.
The colder pattern will persist into early next week, with additional rain chances midweek, mainly across the Coastal Plains.
