#weatherblog

Upcoming El Niño may mean positive news for Atlantic hurricane season, forecast says Colorado State University researchers release their preliminary Atlantic hurricane season forecast; leaning heavily on moderate El Niño conditions. https://www.kxan.com/weather/weather-blog/first-atlantic-hurricane-season-forecast-released-by-csu/ #WeatherBlog #Austin #Local #News #Texas #TopStories #Weather #WeatherTrafficInDepth #AtlanticHurricaneSeason #ColoradoStateUniversity #ElNino

The return of Snakes! Why our slithery friends are back Snakes typically hide away during cooler winter months, waiting for warmer temperatures to become active and with spring now here snakes are making their way back out. https://www.kxan.com/weather/weather-blog/the-return-of-snakes-why-our-slithery-friends-are-back/ #WeatherBlog #Austin #Local #News #Texas #TopStories #Weather #WeatherTrafficInDepth #DrTobyJHibbitts #Fieldguides #Firewood #Homeowners #Pitvipers #Springseason

Kids get messy learning flood solutions in Austin Students at Wayside Real Learning Academy are learning about flooding in a fun, unique, and quite messy way - by building their own solutions to a problem Central Texas has always had. https://www.kxan.com/weather/weather-blog/kids-get-messy-learning-flood-solutions-in-austin/ #WeatherBlog #Austin #Local #News #Texas #TopStories #Weather #WeatherTrafficInDepth #CentralTexas #Kxan #LearningUndefeated #TexasEducationAgency

April forecast for Central Texas: Hope for rain? We're experiencing one of the top five warmest starts to March, which may not bring additional rain until the final days of the month. https://www.kxan.com/weather/weather-blog/april-forecast-for-central-texas-hope-for-rain/ #WeatherBlog #Austin #Local #News #Texas #TopStories #Weather #WeatherTrafficInDepth

Kristen's Classroom: The curse of March 25th There's one day in particular that seems to be more trouble than the other 364 days of the year when it comes to hail in our area- March 25th. https://www.kxan.com/weather/weather-blog/kristens-classroom-the-curse-of-march-25th/ #WeatherBlog #Austin #KXANLiveStreams #Local #News #TopStories #WeatherTrafficInDepth #KristensClassroomKXAN

Kristen's Classroom: Rip current safety As temperatures warm and many make beach vacation plans, Meteorologist Kristen Currie explains how to stay safe if caught in a rip current. https://www.kxan.com/weather/weather-blog/kristens-classroom-rip-current-safety/ #WeatherBlog #Austin #KXANLiveStreams #Local #News #TopStories #WeatherTrafficInDepth #Beachsafety #KristensClassroomKXAN #Ripcurrent

From flash flooding to tornadoes: What severe weather warning tags mean The National Weather Service issues severe weather warnings with impact-based tags. These tags enable users to quicky identify the most valuable information and distinguish different levels of risk associated with storms. https://www.kxan.com/weather/weather-blog/from-flash-flooding-to-tornadoes-what-severe-weather-warning-tags-mean/ #WeatherBlog #Austin #Local #News #Texas #TopStories #Weather

Stormy pattern in Texas, active across the country Strong to severe thunderstorms are forecast in Central Texas through the middle of next week (finally), and an active springtime pattern is bringing unsettled weather to much of the country. https://www.kxan.com/weather-traffic-qas/stormy-pattern-in-texas-active-across-the-country/ #WeatherTrafficInDepth #Austin #Local #News #Texas #TopStories #WeatherBlog

How the 'cap' makes or breaks storm chances We have unofficially entered the start of severe weather season in Central Texas, and our forecast this week depends on several key atmospheric dynamics that will determine whether we get thunderstorms or not. https://www.kxan.com/weather-traffic-qas/how-the-cap-makes-or-breaks-storm-chances/ #WeatherTrafficInDepth #Austin #Local #News #Texas #TopStories #WeatherBlog

Lightning risk rising as Texas tops list for most strikes The numbers are out, and Texas once again topped the list for the most lightning strikes out of any state in the United States, according to an annual report from Vaisala Xweather. https://www.kxan.com/weather/weather-blog/lightning-risk-rising-as-texas-tops-list-for-most-strikes/ #WeatherBlog #Austin #Local #News #Texas #TopStories #Weather #WeatherTrafficInDepth

Not all dogs swim: Protect your pup in the water While many owners assume dogs are natural swimmers, Carter warned that some breeds struggle in the water and require extra precautions. https://www.kxan.com/weather/weather-blog/not-all-dogs-swim-protect-your-pup-in-the-water/ #WeatherBlog #Austin #Local #News #Texas #TopStories #Weather #WeatherTrafficInDepth

Record-breaking winter, all-time 80° days This meteorological winter, which is from December to February, was unlike any other winter. Austin reached 80° 20 times, breaking the previous record of 19 80° days, set back in 2016-2017. https://www.kxan.com/weather/weather-blog/record-breaking-winter-all-time-80-days/ #WeatherBlog #Austin #Local #News #Texas #TopStories #WeatherTrafficInDepth

Trimming trees now could save headaches during active weather season As spring approaches, property owners are encouraged to inspect and trim their trees to prepare for the upcoming severe weather season. https://www.kxan.com/weather-traffic-qas/trimming-trees-now-could-save-headaches-during-active-weather-season/ #WeatherTrafficInDepth #Austin #Local #News #Texas #TopStories #Weather #WeatherBlog #Branches #Frostcracks #GoodMorningTreeServices #Leaves #Propertyowners

National Weather Service offers free flood, severe weather training The session is designed to teach residents how to stay safe and properly report hazardous conditions. https://www.kxan.com/weather/weather-blog/national-weather-service-offers-free-flood-and-severe-weather-training/ #WeatherBlog #Austin #Local #News #Texas #TopStories #Weather #WeatherTrafficInDepth #Hail #Kxan #Lightning #NationalWeatherService #SouthCentralTexas #Tornadoes

Several strong storm systems across the country Winter is wrapping up in the next few weeks, and our weather pattern has taken a dramatic shift, bringing rounds of storms to parts of the country that have had a mild and uneventful winter season. https://www.kxan.com/weather-traffic-qas/several-strong-storm-systems-across-the-country/ #WeatherTrafficInDepth #Austin #Local #News #Texas #TopStories #WeatherBlog

How to prepare your vehicle for rainy season in Austin Severe weather start in a few weeks, and it's always an important reminder to check your vehicle to optimize safety in harsh driving conditions. -- Meteorologist Tommy House https://www.kxan.com/weather-traffic-qas/how-to-prepare-your-vehicle-for-rainy-season-in-austin/ #WeatherTrafficInDepth #Austin #Local #News #Texas #TopStories #WeatherBlog

Here's when Austin could see it's first 90º day Austin reached 88º on January 2nd and the average first 90º in Austin is happening earlier and earlier. https://www.kxan.com/weather/weather-blog/heres-when-austin-could-see-its-first-90o-day/ #WeatherBlog #Austin #Local #News #TopStories #Weather #WeatherTrafficInDepth

Austin weather history: The hottest, coldest, wettest and snowiest Valentine's Days KXAN dug through the archives to find the hottest, coldest, wettest and snowiest Valentine's Days in history. https://www.kxan.com/weather/weather-blog/austin-weather-history-the-hottest-coldest-wettest-and-snowiest-valentines-days/ #WeatherBlog #Local #News #TopStories #Weather

How much longer will you suffer from Cedar Fever? Central Texas is entering a transition period as cedar pollen levels decline, but other pollens such as oak, elm, and pecan will soon be released, causing allergy sufferers to experience similar symptoms such as sneezing, congestion, and itchy eyes. https://www.kxan.com/weather/weather-blog/how-much-longer-will-you-suffer-from-cedar-fever/ #WeatherBlog #Allergy #Austin #Local #News #Texas #TopStories #Weather #WeatherTrafficInDepth

Severe weather setup this Valentine's Day weekend Scattered showers and storms may impact your Valentine's Day, with rain chances sweeping across the South. https://www.kxan.com/weather/weather-blog/severe-weather-setup-this-valentines-day-weekend/ #WeatherBlog #Austin #Local #News #Texas #TopStories #WeatherTrafficInDepth