Austin, TX – A strong cold front is moving across Central Texas today, bringing the risk of severe storms from late afternoon through early Thursday morning.
According to the National Weather Service in Austin/San Antonio, a Level 1 (Marginal Risk) for severe weather is in place across much of the region from 4 p.m. Wednesday through 5 a.m. Thursday. Threats include damaging winds, large hail, and pockets of locally heavy rainfall.
The cold front is expected to reach Llano and Burnet by 9 a.m., Austin and Kerrville around noon, Del Rio and New Braunfels by 2 p.m., San Antonio by 3 p.m., and Cuero and Eagle Pass by 5 p.m. Forecasters say the best chances for rain will be along and northeast of a line from Fredericksburg to Austin to Cuero.
Temperatures will remain hot ahead of the front, with highs ranging from the mid-80s in the Hill Country to near 100 degrees farther south. Once the front passes, cooler and more comfortable weather is expected for the remainder of the week.
Residents are urged to monitor weather alerts and have multiple ways to receive warnings, especially if planning outdoor activities this evening.
