A severe thunderstorm watch is in place for more than a dozen counties — including Travis, Williamson, Hays, Caldwell and Bastrop — until midnight Friday. The National Weather Services says large hail and damaging winds are the main threats, but an isolated tornado is also possible.
A tornado warning for southeastern Hays County, including San Marcos, expired at 8:45 p.m.
A severe thunderstorm watch means storms are capable of forming, and you should be prepared to take action if it progresses into a warning. A severe thunderstorm warning means there is "imminent danger to life and property," and you should take shelter immediately, according to the NWS.
The NWS recommends keeping an eye on the forecast and making sure you have multiple ways to receive emergency weather alerts.
Here are a few ways to stay informed:
- Follow the National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio’s account on X for the latest weather updates.
- Follow Austin Emergency Management on Facebook or X for local notifications and tips.
- Go to WARN Central Texas to sign up for emergency alerts.
- Visit Austin Energy’s website to report a power outage or see a map of current outages. If you're a customer of another energy provider, Bluebonnet Electric Co-op, Pedernales Electric Co-op and Oncor have their own outage maps.
Scattered storms are expected in Central Texas over the weekend, bringing cooler temperatures.
