Austin, Texas Weekend Weather Forecast: Wet and Stormy

Why this matters: Residents should be prepared for potentially hazardous weather conditions and take necessary precautions. The time change also serves as a reminder to ensure home safety devices are functioning properly.

The approaching cold front, currently moving southeast from North Texas, is expected to pass through Central Texas between noon and 6:00 PM today. Ahead of the front, thunderstorms have already been observed overnight, though they were non-severe. The upper-level low, situated east of the northern Baja Peninsula, will slowly move, continuing to feed moisture into the region from the Pacific Ocean over the next four days.

The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has issued a 2 out of 5 severe weather risk for the area, highlighting the potential for large hail and damaging wind gusts. Hail could reach up to 2 inches in diameter. The Weather Prediction Center (WPC) has also indicated a level 1 flood threat for the majority of the area, with a level 2 threat for some eastern counties.

Looking ahead, the upper-level low will move towards El Paso by Tuesday afternoon, interacting with another cold front and bringing another chance of severe weather on Tuesday night. A few lingering showers are possible on Wednesday, followed by drier conditions from Thursday through Saturday.

Don't forget to set your clocks forward one hour tonight for Daylight Saving Time!

Large hail and damaging wind gusts are the primary threats.

Most of the area is at a level 1 flood threat, with a level 2 threat for eastern sections of Lee, Fayette, and Milam Counties.

Tonight! Remember to set your clocks ahead one hour.

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