Cold front sparks potential for severe weather

Cold front sparks potential for severe weather

A cold front moving into Central Texas will spur widespread showers and storms. There will be a slight risk for severe weather across much of the region. Severe storms have the potential to produce damaging wind gusts, hail, and isolated tornadoes.  Storms will track east across the FOX 7 Austin viewing area through sunset Tuesday. Along with the threat for severe weather, localized flash flooding will be possible in stronger storms. Luckily, the fast-moving nature…

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The Latest: Search resumes for 4 missing in Texas floods

The Latest: Search resumes for 4 missing in Texas floods

Updated 10:40 am CDT, Tuesday, October 9, 2018 This photo from video provided by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department shows a helicopter crew from the Texas Department of Public Safety performing a rescue from the South Llano River near Junction, Texas, on Monday, Oct. 8, 2018. Rescue crews in boats and helicopters are searching for several people missing since heavy rain washed away a recreational vehicle park in the small West Texas city. (Texas Parks…

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Officials: 4 men remain missing in West Texas flooding

Officials: 4 men remain missing in West Texas flooding

Ryan Tarinelli and Jamie Stengle, Associated Press Updated 8:19 am CDT, Tuesday, October 9, 2018 This photo from video provided by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department shows a helicopter crew from the Texas Department of Public Safety performing a rescue from the South Llano River near Junction, Texas, on Monday, Oct. 8, 2018. Rescue crews in boats and helicopters are searching for several people missing since heavy rain washed away a recreational vehicle park in…

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Despite “State of Readiness,” Texans Should Not Worry About Hurricane Michael

Despite “State of Readiness,” Texans Should Not Worry About Hurricane Michael

We get that everyone is on their guard when it comes to hurricanes. If nothing else, Hurricane Harvey taught us that we need to be prepared (even if it didn’t teach us that we shouldn’t build in the flood plain apparently). And even though Texas is generally beyond the time of year when hurricanes threaten our coast, the appearance of a large storm in the Gulf is always cause for concern. There was some confusion…

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Significant flooding expected in Llano along river

Significant flooding expected in Llano along river

LLANO COUNTY, Texas – As all the water causing flooding in Junction and Mason makes its way downstream, it’s expected to impact the City of Llano.  Officials there are keeping a close eye on additional rainfall while preparing for flooding in low-lying areas.  Llano County Emergency Operations Manager Ron Anderson said originally the belief was that the water would reach the City of Llano around 6 am, but, because the swollen river has been moving…

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Llano River forecast for major flooding levels

Llano River forecast for major flooding levels

The Llano river is expected to reach major flooding levels by Monday night. The Llano River at Llano and near Mason is expected to reach major flooding levels Monday night.  Over the weekend, Junction, Texas saw a large amount of rain and so did the Llano River that runs through the area. The National Weather Service is forecasting the water to rise over 23 feet, which puts the river at a major flooding status.  Not…

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Houston-area FOXRAD Weather forecast

Houston-area FOXRAD Weather forecast

A mild cold front will push through the region early Wednesday morning and that means some nice weather for Thursday and Friday. Another front will arrive around Sunday and it will cool the region down again as we being next week. Hurricane Michael will stay well away from Texas, but could send us some elevated tides and thus the Coastal Flood Watch.

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The Latest: More rain expected after flooding in Texas town

The Latest: More rain expected after flooding in Texas town

Updated 4:28 pm CDT, Monday, October 8, 2018 JUNCTION, Texas (AP) — The Latest on flooding in the small West Texas city of Junction (all times local): 4:15 p.m. Weather officials say that more rain is expected in an area where river flooding swept away a recreational vehicle park, prompting rescues by helicopters and boats. National Weather Service meteorologist Aaron Woodward said that after a lull in rain Monday afternoon, more was expected late Monday night…

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Floods sweep away West Texas RV park, at least 4 missing

Floods sweep away West Texas RV park, at least 4 missing

Updated 12:58 pm CDT, Monday, October 8, 2018 JUNCTION, Texas (AP) — Rescue crews in boats and helicopters are searching for at least four people missing since heavy rain washed away a recreational vehicle park in a small West Texas city. Kimble County Sheriff Hilario Cantu said Monday morning that no fatalities have been confirmed in the floods in Junction, about 140 miles (225 kilometers) west of Austin, but that “all the RVs, everything, got swept…

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Southwest issues travel advisory as Hurricane Michael churns in Gulf of Mexico

Southwest issues travel advisory as Hurricane Michael churns in Gulf of Mexico

SAN ANTONIO – Travelers flying across the Gulf of Mexico this week may have to adjust their plans due to Hurricane Michael. Michael officially became a hurricane on Monday. Southwest Airlines announced that due to forecast weather conditions, service to certain cities may be disrupted this week. According to the airline’s website, flights for following cities and dates may be disrupted, delayed, diverted and/or canceled: Tuesday, Oct. 9 – Thursday, Oct. 11: New Orleans (MSY) Panama City (ECP) Pensacola (PNS) The…

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RVs reportedly swept away near Concan after heavy rain; flash flood watch extended in S.A. area

By Fares Sabawi, mySanAntonio.com Updated 12:43 pm CDT, Monday, October 8, 2018 First responders were kept busy with multiple rescue calls after heavy rain flooded the Llano River in Junction. First responders were kept busy with multiple rescue calls after heavy rain flooded the Llano River in Junction. Photo: Texas Game Wardens The South Llano River reached 31 feet in Junction, Texas, Monday morning, causing the river to overflow its banks and essentially drowning a nearby…

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Army Corps Set to Propose Hurricane Protection Plan For Houston

Army Corps Set to Propose Hurricane Protection Plan For Houston

Later this month, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will recommend a multi-billion-dollar plan to help protect the Texas coast — the Houston area in particular — from hurricanes. When it will become a reality, however, is anyone’s guess. The more than 200-year-old agency — in partnership with the Texas General Land Office — embarked on the largest study in its history in 2014 to determine how best to guard the Bayou City and other…

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Tropical Storm Michael headed for the Gulf

Tropical Storm Michael headed for the Gulf

Photo: National Hurricane Center Photo: National Hurricane Center Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 Photo: National Hurricane Center Tropical Storm Michael headed for the Gulf Back to Gallery The depression making its way into the Gulf has been upgraded to a tropical storm, according to the National Hurricane Center. Now named Tropical Storm Michael, the system moving up from the Caribbean is currently expected to hit western portions of Cuba…

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Army Corps set to propose hurricane protection plan for Houston

Army Corps set to propose hurricane protection plan for Houston

Later this month, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will recommend a multi-billion-dollar plan to help protect the Texas coast — the Houston area in particular — from hurricanes. When it will become a reality, however, is anyone’s guess. The more than 200-year-old agency — in partnership with the Texas General Land Office — embarked on the largest study in its history in 2014 to determine how best to guard the Bayou City and other…

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