Drought

Temperatures in the Austin area have been running about 10 degrees hotter than usual for October, with hardly any rain during what is supposed to be the second rainiest month of the year. Meteorologist Avery Tomasco explains why we're stuck in this endless summer.

While Austin is easing drought restrictions, limits on how and when people can water outdoors remain.

The popular Wimberley swimming hole has struggled with low water levels for years. While staff with the Hays County Parks Department are hopeful about what this means for the future, not everyone shares that optimism.

Inconsistent rain forecasts have led to conspiracies about a rain-blocking dome that covers the city. The truth lies in an age-old fault.

The Camp Mabry weather station recorded 5 inches of rain from last week's storms. The precipitation “tipped us over the scale for the month of May,” one meteorologist said.

The cities of Kyle and San Marcos and Texas State University will likely have to find ways to further reduce their water use.

Meteorologists are forecasting another hot summer, though it may not be as bad as some recent scorchers.

The ongoing drought in Central Texas impacted wildflower sprouts through the fall and winter. A different variety of wildflowers could crop up.

The National Weather Service issued a red flag warning from noon to 9 p.m. Friday due to a combination of strong winds, warm temperatures and low humidity in the forecast. Another warning is in effect for most of the day Saturday.

Fall foliage typically kicks off in mid-to-late October and peaks by late November, but record heat this fall delayed Austin's fall colors to the very end of the year.