/tags/weather Weather en-US Copyright KUT News 2025 Fri, 06 Jun 2025 17:53:07 GMT /energy-environment/2025-06-06/saharan-desert-dust-haze-air-quality-wildfires-austin-tx 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. Fri, 06 Jun 2025 17:53:07 GMT /energy-environment/2025-06-06/saharan-desert-dust-haze-air-quality-wildfires-austin-tx Mose Buchele /energy-environment/2025-06-03/may-storms-austin-tx-rain-drought-summer-heat-humidity 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. Tue, 03 Jun 2025 16:22:37 GMT /energy-environment/2025-06-03/may-storms-austin-tx-rain-drought-summer-heat-humidity Mose Buchele /energy-environment/2025-05-30/austin-texas-microburst-storm-weather-damage 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 Fri, 30 May 2025 17:36:11 GMT /energy-environment/2025-05-30/austin-texas-microburst-storm-weather-damage Mose Buchele /business/2025-05-30/austin-tx-room-service-vintage-rugs-storm-damage-flooding The Austin vintage store in the North Loop neighborhood and its vendors will take a financial hit from the water damage. Fri, 30 May 2025 10:03:00 GMT /business/2025-05-30/austin-tx-room-service-vintage-rugs-storm-damage-flooding Maya Fawaz /austin/2025-05-29/austin-texas-severe-storm-damage-power-outage At least one person is dead as a result of the severe weather. More storms are possible overnight. Thu, 29 May 2025 15:06:47 GMT /austin/2025-05-29/austin-texas-severe-storm-damage-power-outage KUT Staff /austin/2025-05-28/thousands-without-power-after-hail-wind-and-rain-batter-austin The severe storm Wednesday brought heavy rain, damaging winds and golf ball-sized hail to the area. Thu, 29 May 2025 00:58:01 GMT /austin/2025-05-28/thousands-without-power-after-hail-wind-and-rain-batter-austin KUT Staff /energy-environment/2025-05-26/austin-tx-severe-weather-tornado-forecast-travis-hays A severe thunderstorm brought heavy rain and damaging winds to areas along I-35. Mon, 26 May 2025 20:14:46 GMT /energy-environment/2025-05-26/austin-tx-severe-weather-tornado-forecast-travis-hays Chelsey Zhu /energy-environment/2025-05-21/austin-tx-extreme-heat-dog-walks-outside-prevent-heatstroke-exhaustion Of all the tips on how to protect your dogs this summer, Austin veterinarian Kacey Joseph has one big one: “Avoid the midday walk.� Wed, 21 May 2025 10:01:00 GMT /energy-environment/2025-05-21/austin-tx-extreme-heat-dog-walks-outside-prevent-heatstroke-exhaustion Katy McAfee /energy-environment/2025-05-20/austin-tx-heat-wave-weather-hot-temperatures-humidity-summer Meteorologists are forecasting another hot summer, though it may not be as bad as some recent scorchers. Tue, 20 May 2025 10:01:00 GMT /energy-environment/2025-05-20/austin-tx-heat-wave-weather-hot-temperatures-humidity-summer Mose Buchele /energy-environment/2025-05-13/facing-a-triple-digit-heat-wave-austin-tx-opens-cooling-centers-to-help-people-in-need 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. Tue, 13 May 2025 20:59:34 GMT /energy-environment/2025-05-13/facing-a-triple-digit-heat-wave-austin-tx-opens-cooling-centers-to-help-people-in-need Andrew Weber