AUSTIN, Texas — Early Thursday morning brought heavy rainfall across portions of the KVUE viewing area, impacting much of the Austin metro during many drivers’ morning commutes.
A level 1 out of 5 risk for the Storm Prediction Center was issued Thursday morning ahead of the storms.
Around 8 a.m., a “Special Weather Statement” was also issued by the National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio as rain moved through northeastern Travis, eastern Williamson, Milam and Bastrop counties. Wind gusts of at least 50 mph were possible during this time in several Central Texas counties.
Blanco County saw a large storm around 5:30 a.m., and the areas between Buda and the Austin metro also experienced strong storms around 6:50 a.m. Lightning, heavy rain and breezy winds impacted the Austin area, including the Interstate 35 corridor.
A severe thunderstorm warning was also issued through 8:30 a.m. Thursday in Milam County.
Despite the heavy rain and strong winds, no tornadoes or hail were reported throughout the KVUE area.
In South Austin, at least 3,000 Austin Energy customers were temporarily without power Thursday morning in Legend Oaks, the Village at Western Oaks and in the Scenic Brook West neighborhood.
By noon Thursday, moisture should no longer impact the Austin area, and weekend temperatures are expected to reach highs in the 70s.
