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Severe storms are moving through the Austin area

Ominous blue and gray storm clouds moving overhead
Kailey Hunt
/
KUT
Severe storms are moving through the Austin area during the Friday evening commute.

A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect for parts of Hays County, including San Marcos and Buda, until 6:30 p.m.

Damaging winds up to 60 mph and Ping Pong-size hail are possible in this line of storms, the National Weather Service says.

A severe thunderstorm watch will be in effect for much of Central Texas, including the Austin area, until 9 p.m.

Check back for updates from the National Weather Service below:

Andy Jechow is the audience engagement editor for KUT News. Got a tip? Email him at andy@kut.org. Follow him on Twitter at @AndyJechow.