Tornado Warning in Fayette County as shower and storm chances continue Friday

AUSTIN, Texas — Central Texas is in for another round of potential severe weather Friday.

There are three opportunities for showers and thunderstorms for Friday: Friday morning, afternoon and evening. 

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Our severe weather outlook for Friday has areas from Austin south under a “Slight Risk” (2 out of 5 threat) for severe thunderstorms. Like the last two days, there will be a threat of storms turning severe producing hail and gusty winds. Although the threat is small, an isolated tornado is also possible.

Rain chances may linger through the early morning hours of Saturday, otherwise, expect a mainly dry weekend. Storm chances return early next week with the threat of strong storms and flash flooding. 

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Rainfall amounts of two to four inches is possible through late next week.

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The outlook through mid-May continues to place our region and much of the nation in an above-average rainfall weather pattern.

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Remember to download and use the KVUE News app for the latest tracking of rainfall and storms. Radar, hour-by-hour forecast and digital updates will be at your fingertips. Also be sure to follow KVUE on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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