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Colorado State University predicts slowest hurricane season since 2014 Original

Jul 08, 2026 |

By Hannah Gard

| KXAN-TV (Austin, TX)

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Colorado State University is predicting the slowest hurricane season since 2014. Forecasters have reduced their numbers to nine named storms, four hurricanes, and just one major hurricane from their June forecast of 11 named storms, five hurricanes, and one major hurricane. If the forecast is correct, it would be the slowest Atlantic season since 2014. There has so far only been one named storm: Tropical Storm Arthur in mid-June.

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Colorado State University predicts slowest hurricane season since 2014

Jul 08, 2026 |

By Hannah Gard

| Aol

Updated Wed, July 8, 2026 at 7:45 PM UTC AUSTIN (KXAN) — Colorado State University is predicting the slowest hurricane season since 2014. Forecasters have reduced their numbers to nine named storms, four hurricanes, and just one major hurricane from their June forecast of 11 named storms, five hurricanes, and one major hurricane. CSU Hurricane Season Forecast (KXAN First Warning Weather) If the forecast is correct, it would be the slowest Atlantic season since 2014.

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Isolated showers and storms tonight, Hot Monday

Jul 05, 2026 |

By Hannah Gard , Tommy House

| KXAN-TV (Austin, TX)

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Dry and warm evening, with an isolated shower possible after sunset, especially in the Hill Country. Several counties north of Austin are in a Level 1 out of 5 Marginal severe risk, with damaging winds being the primary concern. A boundary associated with the system lingers in the area through the start of the week. This could initiate more afternoon showers and a storm or two on Monday and Tuesday.

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Isolated showers and storms tonight, Hot Monday

Jul 05, 2026 |

By Hannah Gard

| Aol

Mon, July 6, 2026 at 12:53 AM UTC Storm Prediction Center - Level 2 out of 5 Slight Risk AUSTIN (KXAN) — Dry and warm evening, with an isolated shower possible after sunset, especially in the Hill Country. Storm Prediction Center – Level 2 out of 5 Slight Risk Several counties north of Austin are in a Level 1 out of 5 Marginal severe risk, with damaging winds being the primary concern.

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Super Typhoon Bavi closes in on Guam, Northern Mariana Islands

Jul 05, 2026 |

By Hannah Gard

| KXAN-TV (Austin, TX)

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Super Typhoon Bavi is closing in on Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands on Sunday. The latest observations show Bavi’s sustained winds have strengthened to 180 miles per hour, and it is moving west-northwest at 15 miles per hour as it approaches the U.S. Pacific territories.

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Showers and storms possible late tonight Original

Jul 05, 2026 |

By Hannah Gard

| KXAN-TV (Austin, TX)

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Sunday wraps up the weekend with more heat and humidity, but rain comes back into the region late in the overnight hours. Sun and clouds through the day with high temperatures around 98 degrees. Feels-like temperatures will be near 103 degrees as dew points drop into the 60s and low 70s in the afternoon. The summer heat could produce a stray pop-up shower in the late afternoon, but the greater chance for rain comes overnight.

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Little overnight relief and wet days: June in review Original

Jul 01, 2026 |

By Hannah Gard

| KXAN-TV (Austin, TX)

AUSTIN (KXAN) — June is over, and we are headed into the hotter and drier mid-summer months. Overall, the month was hotter and wetter than normal. The average temperature for June was 83.7 degrees, which was 0.7 degrees above normal. It ranked 28th hottest on record for the month. Sixteen of the thirty days had below-normal high temperatures, seven came in at exactly average, and seven of them were above normal.

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Little overnight relief and wet days: June in review

Jul 01, 2026 |

By Hannah Gard

| Aol

AUSTIN (KXAN) — June is over, and we are headed into the hotter and drier mid-summer months. Overall, the month was hotter and wetter than normal. June 2026 Recap (KXAN First Warning Weather) Temperatures The average temperature for June was 83.7 degrees, which was 0.7 degrees above normal. It ranked tied as 27th hottest on record for the month. Sixteen of the thirty days had below-normal high temperatures, seven came in at exactly average, and seven of them were above normal.

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The heat sticks around for the first week of July

Jul 01, 2026 |

By Kristen Currie , Freddy Vela , Hannah Gard

| KXAN-TV (Austin, TX)

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Now that we’ve entered into July, the humidity and heat follow us as we watch our temperatures climb as we head toward this holiday weekend. For the rest of the night, we’ll notice increasing low clouds taking over with lows in the mid 70s. A stray streamer shower is possible close to daybreak. For tomorrow, the rain chances come back in the early morning along with some early cloud cover.

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The heat and humidity continues for the 4th of July

Jun 30, 2026 |

By Kristen Currie , Hannah Gard , Freddy Vela

| KXAN-TV (Austin, TX)

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Tonight, our temperature drops but our highs throughout the week will continue to climb and it will feel even hotter as we celebrate the 4th of July this upcoming week. For the rest of the night, we will continue to see the pattern of our low’s in the high-70s, reaching 77 tonight. For the rest of the evening we can expect partly cloudy skies, which carry through to tomorrow for some early morning clouds.

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Hazy evening, hot, rain chances return mid-week

Jun 29, 2026 |

By Freddy Vela , Hannah Gard , Tommy House

| KXAN-TV (Austin, TX)

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Tonight, temperatures cool to the 70s with increasing clouds and humidity. Tomorrow, high temperatures will return to the mid-90s with partly cloudy to mostly sunny skies. Saharan dust will continue to create a hazy sky through Tuesday afternoon. High pressure ridging keeps high temperatures near-above normal in the 90s, with heat indices above the triple-digit mark.

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Saharan dust arriving, near triple digit heat

Jun 28, 2026 |

By Hannah Gard , Tommy House

| KXAN-TV (Austin, TX)

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Late evening conditions are breezy, and temperatures fall into the upper 70s overnight as low clouds build. A large plume of Saharan dust arrives on Monday, worsening the air quality and aggravating allergies. The sky will appear hazy during the day, while sunrises and sunsets will be more vibrant. The dusty air is also drier, helping to drop dew points slightly through the early parts of the week. Monday is the driest day, and in turn the hottest, in the upper 90s.

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Windy and hot, Saharan dust arrives Monday Original

Jun 28, 2026 |

By Hannah Gard

| KXAN-TV (Austin, TX)

AUSTIN (KXAN) — It’s hot and windy on Sunday before Saharan dust moves into the area at the beginning of the work week. Low clouds clear through the morning. Wind gusts increase into the afternoon, reaching up to 35 miles per hour. High temperatures will be around 96 degrees, with feel-like temperatures about 10 degrees hotter. Evening conditions are breezy, and temperatures fall into the upper 70s overnight as low clouds build.

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Hot Sunday, Saharan dust arrives Monday into Tuesday

Jun 27, 2026 |

By Hannah Gard

| Aol

Sat, June 27, 2026 at 9:27 PM UTC AUSTIN (KXAN) — The second half of the weekend will be hot and humid, with a thick plume of Saharan dust arriving Monday into Tuesday. Tonight, temperatures will cool to the 70s with some clouds increasing late. Tomorrow, morning clouds will lead to afternoon sun. High temperatures will climb back into the mid to upper 90s. Winds will be breezy out of the south, gusting up to 25+ mph at times.

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New Atlantic tropical development area to watch

Jun 27, 2026 |

By Hannah Gard

| KXAN-TV (Austin, TX)

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The National Hurricane Center has highlighted a new area to watch for tropical development off the southeast US coastline. A shortwave of low pressure located over the central Mississippi River Valley in the upper levels of the atmosphere is forecast to move eastward over disorganized thunderstorm activity offshore of the southeast US by the early parts of the work week.

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Hot and dry weekend, Saharan dust moves in this week Original

Jun 27, 2026 |

By Hannah Gard

| KXAN-TV (Austin, TX)

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Hot and dry weather continues through the weekend as temperatures remain near normal, climbing a few degrees into the start of the work week. Temperatures will climb slightly this weekend, and humidity will rise as high pressure builds in the upper atmosphere. Both Saturday and Sunday will be similar, with early-morning low clouds giving way to mostly sunny conditions for the majority of the day.

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Slowly heating up through the weekend, dust moves in Original

Jun 24, 2026 |

By Hannah Gard

| KXAN-TV (Austin, TX)

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Temperatures slowly climb this week, but a slight drop in dew points keeps the heat feeling the same. Low clouds clear through the day, with hot sun taking over. Temperatures quickly climb into the mid-90s in the afternoon, feeling like low triple digits when humidity is factored in. Dew points drop slightly through the afternoon to the lower 70s. Dry skies continue into the early parts of the evening before another round of clouds moves in.

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Summer is officially here: the longest day of the year Original

Jun 21, 2026 |

By Hannah Gard

| KXAN-TV (Austin, TX)

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Sunday is the summer solstice – the longest day of the year and the official start of the summer season. What is the summer solstice? The seasons are caused by the tilt of the Earth, and the start of those seasons is marked by solstices and equinoxes. Summer and winter begin with solstices, when the Earth has its maximum and minimum tilts from the sun. For the Northern Hemisphere, the summer solstice is the longest day of the year and the winter solstice is the shortest.

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Hot with some showers for Father’s Day Original

Jun 21, 2026 |

By Hannah Gard

| KXAN-TV (Austin, TX)

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Seasonal temperatures and some rain are around for Father’s Day and the summer solstice. Cloudy to start, with some showers across the area. The Weather Prediction Center has issued a Level 1 of 4 Marginal risk for flooding rain for our far southeastern counties, as rain rates could be high in these spots, leading to isolated flooding. Most of the heavier rain will be out of our area.

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The week brings plenty of heat and little chance of rain

Jun 21, 2026 |

By Hannah Gard , Freddy Vela

| KXAN-TV (Austin, TX)

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The night has arrived and with it a quiet night with the heat returning in full force the rest of the week. Tonight, rain chances will remain extremely minimal at a 10% chance early in the night but fizzle as we get farther into the night. Temperatures will head back into the upper 70s with warm and humid conditions sticking around. Tonight will be warm and humid in the upper 70s.

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Scattered rain, heat, humidity for the weekend Original

Jun 20, 2026 |

By Hannah Gard

| KXAN-TV (Austin, TX)

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Rain clears through the morning Saturday, but more rounds of daytime heating-driven showers and storms are possible through the weekend. Showers will hang around this afternoon throughout the metro and eastern Austin areas, with more scattered thunderstorms possible. High rain rates may lead to isolated flooding with totals over 2 inches in spots. The flash flood risk from the Weather Prediction Center is at a Level 1 of 4.

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Sunday brings the last chance of real rain as heat returns

Jun 20, 2026 |

By Hannah Gard , Freddy Vela

| KXAN-TV (Austin, TX)

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Minimal rain chances are here for early on Father’s Day before things dry up and temperatures head back up into the upper 90s. Tonight should remain relatively quiet with a few showers picking up as we get earlier in the morning. Temperatures will drop down into the upper 70s. We will give it a 20% chance of a few downpours as the night goes on. Temperatures in the upper 70s for tonight Highs will stay in the low 90s on Saturday with clouds lingering most of the day.

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Hotter midweek; Heat alerts in effect on Thursday Original

Jun 17, 2026 |

By Hannah Gard

| KXAN-TV (Austin, TX)

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The heat begins to build again on Wednesday, and heat alerts are in effect later in the week before rain chances return. Clouds and a humid feel out the door this morning. Temperatures start in the 70s and quickly heat to the low 90s by the afternoon. Skies will be partly cloudy with a stray shower possible in areas to the east of I-35 through the day. Most of the area will be dry. The evening only cools off to the upper 70s.

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Potential Tropical Cyclone One forms in the Gulf Original

Jun 16, 2026 |

By Hannah Gard

| KXAN-TV (Austin, TX)

AUSTIN (KXAN) – Potential Tropical Cyclone One formed in the northwest Gulf on Tuesday morning and is forecast to become the first named storm of the season by midweek. If the system strengthens into a tropical storm, it will be named Arthur. On Tuesday, the low was located just off the Texas coast with sustained winds of 30 mph. The cone brings it along the Texas coastline to the northeast through Thursday, with a potential landfall from southeast Texas to southwest Louisiana.

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Flood Watch in effect through Tuesday evening

Jun 14, 2026 |

By Hannah Gard

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Sun, June 14, 2026 at 7:34 PM UTC This story is no longer being updated. Go here to find today's latest forecast from the KXAN First Warning Weather team. AUSTIN (KXAN) — There is a growing concern for flash flooding in parts of Central Texas through late Tuesday. A Flood Watch has been issued for the entire KXAN viewing area through Tuesday evening. The Weather Prediction Center has issued the entire region in a 'Slight' level 2/4 flood risk through tonight.

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Low chance for tropical formation in the Gulf midweek Original

Jun 14, 2026 |

By Hannah Gard

| KXAN-TV (Austin, TX)

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A broad area of low pressure located over eastern Mexico is being highlighted for potential tropical development by the National Hurricane Center. Tropical moisture from the disturbance will pool over the northwestern Gulf as a cold front moves south to the Gulf Coast by Tuesday.

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Flood threat through the beginning of the work week Original

Jun 14, 2026 |

By Hannah Gard

| KXAN-TV (Austin, TX)

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Storms and heavy rain bring a threat of flooding in Central Texas through the beginning of the week. Sunday starts warm with dry conditions through midday. High temperatures reach the low 90s, and feel-like temperatures will be in the low triple digits with tropical moisture in the region. By mid-afternoon, some storms begin to pop with the daytime heating. Heavy rain is possible, bringing a flood threat, especially with slow-moving storms.

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Hot and humid today, flood threat increases late weekend Original

Jun 13, 2026 |

By Hannah Gard

| KXAN-TV (Austin, TX)

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Hot summer weather sticks around for the start of the weekend, but rain and storm chances return Sunday and Monday, bringing with them a threat for flooding. Saturday is hot and humid again, with feels-like temperatures reaching the low triple-digits in the afternoon. High temperatures will be around 94 degrees with very low rain chances, although a stray shower can’t be ruled out before the evening.

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Storms ramp up Sunday with heaviest rain on Monday

Jun 13, 2026 |

By Hannah Gard , Nick Bannin

| KXAN-TV (Austin, TX)

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Spotty showers have dried out with the setting sun with increasing low clouds on the way overnight. By daybreak some spotty showers return to the forecast. Tropical moisture surging in from a very disorganized system in the Gulf will still help to up the rain and storm coverage on Sunday with a cold front on Monday bringing even more widespread rain.

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Spotty showers for now, but flood risk returning

Jun 10, 2026 |

By Kristen Currie , Tommy House , Hannah Gard

| KXAN-TV (Austin, TX)

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Spotty showers have returned in higher coverage than yesterday, mainly impacting areas east of I-35 with a quick moving downpour or shower. Any showers should fade with the setting sun this evening with a partly cloudy night giving way to some more low clouds by daybreak. Thursday looks a tad drier with rain chances slightly lower (close to 10%). Temperatures will return to the low 90s again with a partly cloudy sky most of the day.

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Low chance for tropical development in the Gulf Original

Jun 10, 2026 |

By Hannah Gard

| KXAN-TV (Austin, TX)

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The National Hurricane Center has highlighted an area in the southern Gulf for potential tropical development later this week. Moisture from Tropical Storm Cristina, currently located off the west coast of Central America, crosses over Mexico and enters the Bay of Campeche this week, where a broad area of low pressure could form. Tropical development will be limited due to the high wind shear environment, but sea surface temperatures in the area are above normal.

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Hot & humid workweek, isolated downpours

Jun 07, 2026 |

By Hannah Gard

| Aol

Sun, June 7, 2026 at 7:47 PM UTC 500 mb - High pressure ridge mid-week AUSTIN (KXAN) — This weekend was hot and humid with rounds of slow-moving tropical downpours. Through the evening hours, scattered rain will impact some counties east of I-35. Tonight, temperatures will only cool to the mid to upper 70s with increasing clouds. Winds will be light out of the southeast.

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Tropical Depression Two-E forms in the Eastern Pacific

Jun 07, 2026 |

By Hannah Gard

| KXAN-TV (Austin, TX)

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Tropical activity is firing up in the Eastern Pacific just weeks after the start of hurricane season. Tropical Depression Two-E formed off the southwest coast of Mexico on Sunday morning. The 10 AM advisory from the National Hurricane Center put the sustained winds at 35 miles per hour with slow movement to the northeast at 6 miles per hour.

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Spotty downpours Sunday, hot and humid weather ahead

Jun 07, 2026 |

By Hannah Gard

| Yahoo

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The weekend wraps up with spotty rain and storms, but mostly hot and humid. The Weather Prediction Center has outlined a Level 1 of 4 risk for flooding rainfall for Milam, Lee, Bastrop and Fayette counties. Flood Risk Today (KXAN First Warning Weather) Pockets of heavy rain that may lead to totals over 2 inches are possible through the afternoon.

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Spotty downpours Sunday, hot and humid weather ahead

Jun 07, 2026 |

By Hannah Gard

| KXAN-TV (Austin, TX)

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The weekend wraps up with spotty rain and storms, but mostly hot and humid. The Weather Prediction Center has outlined a Level 1 of 4 risk for flooding rainfall for Milam, Lee, Bastrop and Fayette counties. Pockets of heavy rain that may lead to totals over 2 inches are possible through the afternoon.

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Isolated rain chances Sunday, warming next week

Jun 06, 2026 |

By Hannah Gard

| Aol

Sat, June 6, 2026 at 8:45 PM UTC High pressure ridge next week AUSTIN (KXAN) — A few slow-moving tropical downpours will continue through the late evening hours. There is a low-end flood threat in effect through tonight. The Weather Prediction Center has issued a level 1/4 flood threat for most of the KXAN viewing area. There is a level 2/4 threat for several counties west of I-35. Low end flood threat through tonight Tonight, temperatures will cool to the 70s with a partly to mostly cloudy sky.

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Isolated rain chances Sunday, warming next week

Jun 06, 2026 |

By Hannah Gard , Tommy House

| KXAN-TV (Austin, TX)

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A few slow-moving tropical downpours will continue through the late evening hours. There is a low-end flood threat in effect through tonight. The Weather Prediction Center has issued a level 1/4 flood threat for most of the KXAN viewing area. There is a level 2/4 threat for several counties west of I-35. Tonight, temperatures will cool to the 70s with a partly to mostly cloudy sky. Tomorrow, high temperatures will return to the 90s with heat inces near triple-digits.

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Scattered showers, storms Saturday bring a low flood risk

Jun 06, 2026 |

By Hannah Gard

| Yahoo

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The flood threat continues on Saturday, but will be a bit lower. Today The Weather Prediction Center has outlined the area in a Level 1 of 4 risk for flooding rainfall, and parts of San Saba County in a Level 2 of 4 risk. Flood Threat Today (KXAN First Warning Weather) Most rain totals will range from 0.25 inches to 1 inch, but some isolated spots could see totals higher than 2 inches, leading to flooding.

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Scattered showers, storms Saturday bring a low flood risk

Jun 06, 2026 |

By Hannah Gard

| KXAN-TV (Austin, TX)

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The flood threat continues on Saturday, but will be a bit lower. The Weather Prediction Center has outlined the area in a Level 1 of 4 risk for flooding rainfall, and parts of San Saba County in a Level 2 of 4 risk. Most rain totals will range from 0.25 inches to 1 inch, but some isolated spots could see totals higher than 2 inches, leading to flooding. Areas with saturated grounds from the overnight rainfall will be especially susceptible to flooding.

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Prepare for El Niño, the WMO warns

Jun 02, 2026 |

By Hannah Gard

| KXAN-TV (Austin, TX)

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) issued an updated outlook for the developing El Niño event in the Pacific on Tuesday. El Niño is likely to emerge, the WMO says, and the estimated probability of El Niño formation is now 80 percent for the period from June through August. ENSO-neutral conditions have decreased in likelihood to only 20 percent, and there is a zero percent chance for La Niña to develop.

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Scattered showers and storms begin late Tuesday

Jun 01, 2026 |

By Kristen Currie , Freddy Vela , Hannah Gard

| KXAN-TV (Austin, TX)

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Tonight we’ll see increasing low clouds and patches of fog returning by daybreak. It’ll be a warm night with lows in the low to mid 70s. Tuesday is the first of several days with scattered showers or storms in the forecast. The highest chance for some scattered showers and storms on Tuesday will be during the evening as a broken line of rain tries to push in from the northeast moving southwest through the area before falling apart.

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May closes hot & humid, mid-week rain chances

May 31, 2026 |

By Hannah Gard

| Aol

Sun, May 31, 2026 at 8:46 PM UTC Very scattered rain chances this week AUSTIN (KXAN) — This evening, temperatures will be warm in the 80s with a partly to mostly cloudy sky. A very isolated shower is possible, mainly west of I-35. Tonight, temperatures will cool to the 70s with a light southerly wind. Tonight temperatures will cool to the 60s and 70s Tomorrow, high temperatures climb back into the 90s with a mix of clouds and sun.

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May closes hot & humid, mid-week rain chances

May 31, 2026 |

By Hannah Gard , Tommy House

| KXAN-TV (Austin, TX)

AUSTIN (KXAN) — This evening, temperatures will be warm in the 80s with a partly to mostly cloudy sky. A very isolated shower is possible, mainly west of I-35. Tonight, temperatures will cool to the 70s with a light southerly wind. Tomorrow, high temperatures climb back into the 90s with a mix of clouds and sun. An isolated shower or thunderstorm is possible, especially during the late afternoon and evening hours.

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May was slightly cooler, drier than normal

May 31, 2026 |

By Hannah Gard

| KXAN-TV (Austin, TX)

As we wrap up May and meteorological spring, let’s take a look at how this year stacked up against previous Mays. Most days of the month had below-normal average temperatures. Twenty of the 30 days (excluding Sunday, May 31) had average temperatures that fell below normal. Three of those days were more than 10 degrees below the average for the time of year, with zero days more than 10 degrees above the average temperature.

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Summer heat brings May to a close and storm chances return this week Original

May 31, 2026 |

By Hannah Gard

| KXAN-TV (Austin, TX)

AUSTIN (KXAN) — May wraps up on Sunday with summer heat and humidity. The heat continues into the start of the week before rain, and storm chances knock temperatures back. High temperatures reach around 93 degrees with mostly sunny skies and dew points in the upper 60s and low 70s. Feels-like temperatures will reach the mid to upper 90s in many areas east of the Hill Country due to the heat and high dew points. June marks the start of meteorological summer, and it will certainly feel like it.

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A warm and humid weekend, heating up into next week Original

May 30, 2026 |

By Hannah Gard

| KXAN-TV (Austin, TX)

AUSTIN (KXAN) — It’s a late spring weekend with warm temperatures and humidity. A few stray showers are possible in the area, but overall, it will be great weather for any outdoor plans. Saturday will be cloudy, lifting from low-level clouds to higher levels through the day. Temperatures warm to around 92 degrees for the high, with dew points in the upper 60s and 70s, making for a humid feel.

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Blue Hole: A historic oasis in Williamson County with a striking hue

May 25, 2026 |

By Hannah Gard , Rich Segal

| KXAN-TV (Austin, TX)

GEORGETOWN, Texas (KXAN) — A tranquil lagoon on the South Fork of the San Gabriel River, Georgetown’s Blue Hole Park has been a staple for locals and tourists to cool off during the hot summer months. It is surrounded by limestone bluffs that filter the water into an almost turquoise shade and features a short waterfall tumbling over the historic low dam.

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Warming up, isolated storm on Memorial Day

May 24, 2026 |

By Hannah Gard

| Aol

Sun, May 24, 2026 at 8:14 PM UTC AUSTIN (KXAN) — Sunday ends warm with a mix of clouds and sunshine. A very isolated shower or thunderstorm is possible during the evening hours. Late evening shower or thunderstorm The Storm Prediction Center has issued a level 1/5 Marginal severe risk for parts of Central Texas. Large hail and damaging winds are possible in some cells. Level 1/5 Marginal severe risk Tonight, temperatures will cool to the 60s and 70s with a partly cloudy sky.

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Warm and a few showers through Memorial Day, flood threat returns midweek Original

May 24, 2026 |

By Hannah Gard

| KXAN-TV (Austin, TX)

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The warm spring weather continues through the rest of the holiday weekend, and a few scattered showers and storms can’t be ruled out. Most of the area will remain dry, especially through the morning and midday hours, but with daytime heating, showers will begin to pop up. The Hill Country has the best chance of seeing rain Sunday as a boundary moves through the area, but any rain and storms that pop up in the region should be brief, dissipating by midnight.

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NOAA releases 2026 Atlantic hurricane forecast

May 22, 2026 |

By Hannah Gard , Tommy House , Freddy Vela

| KVEO-TV (Brownsville, TX)

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, or NOAA, released its first forecast for the 2026 hurricane season on Thursday. It forecasted a “below average” season, with eight to 14 named storms. Three to six of those could become hurricanes, with one to three of that subset turning in major hurricanes of Category 3 or greater. This is driven mostly by El Niño occurring later in the season, according to NOAA.

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Little overnight relief and wet days: June in review Original

Windy and hot, Saharan dust arrives Monday Original

Hot and dry weekend, Saharan dust moves in this week Original

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Summer is officially here: the longest day of the year Original

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Scattered rain, heat, humidity for the weekend Original

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Low chance for tropical formation in the Gulf midweek Original

Flood threat through the beginning of the work week Original

Hot and humid today, flood threat increases late weekend Original

Low chance for tropical development in the Gulf Original

Summer heat brings May to a close and storm chances return this week Original

A warm and humid weekend, heating up into next week Original

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