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Severe Weather Possible In The Austin Area Saturday

Potentially severe storms are moving through Central Texas today.

The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning for parts of Bastrop and Lee Counties until 12:30 p.m., as strong storms moved across the area.

About 3,000 Austin Energy customers in South Austin were without power around noon, after a strong storm brought heavy rain and wind.

All of Central Texas is under a severe thunderstorm watch until 3 p.m.

The NWS also says some minor flooding is possible across the region as briefly heavy rains move through.

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Matt Largey is the Projects Editor at KUT. That means doing a little bit of everything: editing reporters, producing podcasts, reporting, training, producing live events and always being on the lookout for things that make his ears perk up. Got a tip? Email him at mlargey@kut.org. Follow him on Twitter @mattlargey.