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Spring is getting warmer, arriving earlier
Climate Central found that the average Spring-time temperatures across the United States has increased by an average of 2°F since 1970. In fact, their analysis found that of the 247 cities across the nation that they analyzed, 232 had warming during Spring. → Read More
Will the February ice storm affect the bluebonnet season?
With our major ice storm of 2023 impacting much vegetation, especially our trees, and our current state of drought worsening, we wanted to learn what impacts these variables will play on the upcoming bluebonnet blossom season. → Read More
A warming world: Fewer nights below freezing
Simply put, Climate Central found that the vast majority of cities across the nation are warming and it’s becoming increasingly more noticeable when looking at the data for nighttime temperatures. → Read More
How Austin has been ‘feeling’ a lot like California
Recent temperatures in Austin have been very similar to the climate of Southern California. → Read More
Refill of Lake Marble Falls begins Monday
The Lower Colorado River Authority plans to begin refilling Lake Marble Falls on Monday, Jan. 16. The lake has been lowered for more than three months to allow for work on the intake structure at Starcke Dam. → Read More
TRAVEL FORECAST: Major travel disruptions expected across the nation ahead of holidays
A major storm and Arctic outbreak will likely bring significant Travel disruptions Nationwide during the busiest travel week of the season. → Read More
Extreme drought returns to Austin
Thursday morning’s latest Drought Monitor update continues to expand and worsen our drought in Central Texas for the fifth week in a row. → Read More
Mushrooms are sprouting across Central Texas. Why your pet shouldn’t eat them
Mushrooms have been one of the hottest crazes in Central Texas, especially with recent rain in the area. However, mushrooms can be very dangerous for your pet. → Read More
Hurricane Harvey: experts remember one of Texas’ worst storms 5 years later
Despite the Category 4 status, it was the rain and not the winds that caused the most problems. → Read More
New technology limits students’ time in extreme heat at the bus stop
“SMART tag” gives near real-time alerts to the students and parents if a bus is delayed — a common occurrence with ongoing construction and increasing traffic congestion, Wilson said. → Read More
Texas lands as top state for lightning claims in 2021
Texas ranks as top state for lightning claims back in 2021. → Read More
Travel tips for summer: Experts detail where to go and when to buy
AUSTIN (KXAN) – It is summer and the world is falling apart. Inflation. Airports in crisis. Covid and more Covid. We should all be traveling right now but instead we’re watching the numbers at the gas pump going up and up and up. Thankfully, there are some things you can do to save a few […] → Read More
Saharan dust cloud reaches southern U.S.: Here’s what it means
A massive cloud of Sahara Desert dust particles is affecting air quality in the Gulf of Mexico and southern U.S. Monday after traveling thousands of miles over the Atlantic Ocean from Africa. → Read More
Saharan dust returns — what to know about the hazy sky in Austin
Saharan dust has returned to Central Texas for the second time this season. This is not a rare occurrence by any means. This is normal especially for this time of the year. We typically see these d… → Read More
Saharan dust expected to return to Central Texas next week
We expect winds to carry moderate concentrations of Saharan dust into Central Texas by next Monday, May 23. This will be our first dust plume of the season. Lower air quality and vibrant sunsets/hazy conditions is what we expect here from Central Texas down into the Texas Gulf. → Read More
Austin breweries saving the planet one batch of sustainable beer at a time
Meteorologist Sean Kelly went out in search of local breweries in Austin that have sustainability at the forefront of their practices and decision making. → Read More
Strong winds bring highest oak pollen count in years
A cold front that moved through the area Wednesday morning, increasing our wildfire risk and bringing in wind gusts up to 44mph has caused a huge spike in Oak pollen. → Read More
Spring allergens are in full swing, cedar still lingers
Despite the calendar approaching April, our partners over at Allergy & Asthma Center of Georgetown continue to record low levels of Cedar. Lingering roughly a month or so later than we typically experience. → Read More
Texas weather threaten rooftop gardens — How they’re being saved
From gargoyles to skyscrapers with lots of greenery, building architecture has evolved in the way we’re welcoming guests inside. → Read More
Cedar spikes again; continues to stick around long past ‘normal’ season
Cedar continues to trend in the wrong direction. → Read More