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The dust can be dangerous, especially for people with lung conditions or otherwise compromised health. But it can also quell hurricane activity in the Atlantic, fertilize depleted soils and bring striking sunsets.

The Camp Mabry weather station recorded 5 inches of rain from last week's storms. The precipitation “tipped us over the scale for the month of May,� one meteorologist said.

Wednesday's storm wreaked havoc in North Austin neighborhoods, but many who live in South Austin didn't have any idea of the damage being done. In fact, some didn't see any rain or just a slight drizzle

The Austin vintage store in the North Loop neighborhood and its vendors will take a financial hit from the water damage.

At least one person is dead as a result of the severe weather. More storms are possible overnight.

The severe storm Wednesday brought heavy rain, damaging winds and golf ball-sized hail to the area.

A severe thunderstorm brought heavy rain and damaging winds to areas along I-35.

Of all the tips on how to protect your dogs this summer, Austin veterinarian Kacey Joseph has one big one: “Avoid the midday walk.�

Meteorologists are forecasting another hot summer, though it may not be as bad as some recent scorchers.

Austin's oppressive summer heat is back. The earlier-than-usual wave of triple-digit temperatures prompted the city to open up cooling centers this week.