Storm /tags/storm Storm en-US Copyright KUT News 2025 Tue, 28 May 2024 15:11:28 GMT Austin area at risk of strong storms and hail this afternoon and evening /energy-environment/2024-05-28/austin-weather-storms-forecast-hail-travis-williamson-hays-may-28 Threats also include damaging winds, frequent lightning and a possible tornado, according to the National Weather Service. Tue, 28 May 2024 15:11:28 GMT /energy-environment/2024-05-28/austin-weather-storms-forecast-hail-travis-williamson-hays-may-28 Chelsey Zhu Austin area is at risk of severe thunderstorms and hail today /energy-environment/2024-05-13/austin-travis-county-storm-severe-weather-hail A severe thunderstorm watch that was in effect for much of Monday has been canceled, but there's still a risk of an isolated storm. Mon, 13 May 2024 14:56:00 GMT /energy-environment/2024-05-13/austin-travis-county-storm-severe-weather-hail Chelsey Zhu Energy officials warn of winter blackout risk in Texas and beyond /energy-environment/2023-12-14/energy-officials-warn-of-winter-blackout-risk-in-texas-and-beyond Two massive winter storms have laid bare the increased vulnerability of U.S. power grids, and time is running out to reduce the risk for this year. Thu, 14 Dec 2023 22:01:42 GMT /energy-environment/2023-12-14/energy-officials-warn-of-winter-blackout-risk-in-texas-and-beyond Mose Buchele Austin Energy shares recovery, emergency preparation plans /energy-environment/2023-02-23/austin-energy-shares-recovery-emergency-preparation-plans Austin City Council gathered with the Austin Energy Utility Oversight Committee to hear a progress update from Austin Energy's leadership. Thu, 23 Feb 2023 17:17:42 GMT /energy-environment/2023-02-23/austin-energy-shares-recovery-emergency-preparation-plans Chad Swiatecki Multiple tornadoes hit Central Texas /energy-environment/2022-03-21/severe-storms-and-hail-possible-in-the-austin-area-this-afternoon Round Rock police said there were reports of structural damage to multiple homes and businesses. No major injuries were reported. Mon, 21 Mar 2022 17:15:33 GMT /energy-environment/2022-03-21/severe-storms-and-hail-possible-in-the-austin-area-this-afternoon KUT Staff New Book Chronicles The Life And Death Of Storm Chaser Tim Samaras /texas/2018-05-11/new-book-chronicles-the-life-and-death-of-storm-chaser-tim-samaras From Texas Standard.For a lot of Texans, knowing what to do during a tornado warning is second nature, because when you live in Tornado Alley, you know� Fri, 11 May 2018 16:55:08 GMT /texas/2018-05-11/new-book-chronicles-the-life-and-death-of-storm-chaser-tim-samaras Jill Ament Severe Thunderstorms Roll Through Austin /special-coverage/2014-06-13/severe-thunderstorms-roll-through-austin Update: The National Weather Service will be out in Burnet County today to investigate reports of a possible tornado. There are reports of damage in� Fri, 13 Jun 2014 09:56:01 GMT /special-coverage/2014-06-13/severe-thunderstorms-roll-through-austin KUT Staff Where to Go for Information on Road Closures, Rain Totals and Power Outages /austin/2014-05-27/where-to-go-for-information-on-road-closures-rain-totals-and-power-outages Update: A Flash Flood Watch remains in effect for much of Central Texas until noon.Original Story (5:44 a.m.): Central Texas is getting some much-needed� Tue, 27 May 2014 11:55:57 GMT /austin/2014-05-27/where-to-go-for-information-on-road-closures-rain-totals-and-power-outages Laura Rice How You Can Help Austin's Flood Victims (Update) /austin/2013-11-11/how-you-can-help-austins-flood-victims-update Update (Monday): The city has released new information regarding the Halloween floods that claimed five lives. Here’s some numbers conveying the extent of� Mon, 11 Nov 2013 12:38:42 GMT /austin/2013-11-11/how-you-can-help-austins-flood-victims-update KUT Staff Texas Tornado Leaves 6 Dead, Dozens Hurt, Hundreds Homeless /texas/2013-05-16/texas-tornado-leaves-6-dead-dozens-hurt-hundreds-homeless A series of twisters roared through North Texas on Wednesday night. In Granbury, about 35 miles from Fort Worth, neighborhoods were devastated. The search continues for victims. Thu, 16 May 2013 10:48:00 GMT /texas/2013-05-16/texas-tornado-leaves-6-dead-dozens-hurt-hundreds-homeless Mark Memmott