Austin Weather – KXAN.com

Sunshine will make a quick comeback midweek ahead of a turn to wetter weather on Thursday. -Kristen Currie

https://www.kxan.com/weather/forecast/todays-forecast/

Each year, the Atlantic Hurricane Season officially runs from June 1 through Nov. 30. Follow along as we track each storm throughout the season.

https://www.kxan.com/weather/2024-tropical-timeline-tracker/

KXAN is keeping track of wildfires this year. Our interactive map and database will be kept updated as new information becomes available.

https://www.kxan.com/news/local/2024-central-texas-wildfire-map/

KXAN has created charts and graphics to help you keep track of whatever weather 2024 brings.

https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/austin-2024-weather-data/

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- As efforts to minimize the effects of greenhouse gases continue across the United States and the world, we continue to see the effects of those gases on Earth. Our planet continu...

https://www.kxan.com/weather-traffic-qas/clear-energy-can-limit-the-effects-of-greenhouse-gases/

Several cities across Central Texas have water restrictions in place. To help keep track, KXAN has created a map and database so you can easily find the restrictions in your city.

https://www.kxan.com/news/local/list-what-are-the-current-watering-restrictions-in-your-city/

NOAA data shows 9,759 tornadoes were reported statewide between January 1950 and January 2024, the most recent data available.

https://www.kxan.com/weather/weather-blog/when-and-where-are-tornadoes-most-common-in-texas/

The Highland Lakes are popular spots for boaters, but drought and periodic floods can sometimes make things tricky.

https://www.kxan.com/news/local/map-which-public-boat-ramps-are-open-and-closed-in-central-texas/

Several weather records were broken in Austin in October 2024. The month was officially the hottest October on record in the city, as well as the second-driest since records began in 1897.

https://www.kxan.com/weather/weather-blog/october-2024-was-hottest-second-driest-on-record-in-austin/

At KXAN, we’re keeping track of Austin’s weather extremes. In this story, we'll take a look at the hottest, coldest and wettest October days in recorded history.

https://www.kxan.com/weather/weather-blog/austins-weather-extremes-hottest-coldest-and-wettest-october-records/

November is typically our fourth coolest and sixth wettest month of the year in Austin.

https://www.kxan.com/weather/weather-blog/november-forecast-released-will-the-rains-continue/

KXAN dug through the archives to find the hottest, coldest and wettest Halloweens in history.

https://www.kxan.com/weather/weather-blog/austin-weather-history-the-hottest-coldest-and-wettest-halloweens-over-the-years/

This weekend we plan to see some rainfall continue but that should no stop you from enjoying all of Austin's weekend events.

https://www.kxan.com/news/local/weekend-watch-food-wine-and-day-of-the-dead-celebrations/

Committing to living a more sustainable life can be daunting for some people, with many reporting barriers like confusion surrounding recycling as reasons they avoid it, according to a survey pub...

https://www.kxan.com/weather-traffic-qas/environmental-campaign-debunks-myths-surrounding-sustainability/

Saturday brings the latest sunrise of 2024 making for our darkest mornings of the whole year on the way for this week.

https://www.kxan.com/weather/weather-blog/daylight-saving-ends-sunday-how-time-shifts-in-austin/

Hurricanes can still develop during the month of November. We'll take a look at where they develop, why they steer clear of the Gulf of Mexico, and look back in history on some of the strongest N...

https://www.kxan.com/weather-traffic-qas/where-could-tropical-systems-develop-in-november/

Texas is a leader when it comes to investments in clean energy according to a report from Climate Central. - Rich Segal

https://www.kxan.com/weather/weather-blog/data-texas-is-a-top-state-for-investing-in-clean-energy-sources/

This weekend, score a classic film screening or enjoy some sounds from the symphony all while Austin returns to it's 90° weather days.

https://www.kxan.com/weather/weekend-watch-classic-films-and-a-star-wars-symphony/

This new major should help educate the scientists of tomorrow to better understand our climate.

https://www.kxan.com/weather-traffic-qas/ut-launches-new-climate-system-science-major/

From heat waves to freezing temperatures, Halloween in Austin can deliver all kinds of surprises.

https://www.kxan.com/weather/weather-blog/a-look-back-at-extreme-halloween-weather-in-austin/

Speaking with a paleoclimatologist about hurricanes and their strength -- Rich Segal

https://www.kxan.com/weather-traffic-qas/what-a-paleoclimatologist-says-about-hurricanes/

Austin's 101° high temperature on Sunday was a record breaker in more ways than one. In fact, the high set three individual heat records.

https://www.kxan.com/weather/weather-blog/austin-weather-set-these-three-individual-records-on-sunday/

KXAN dug through the archives to find the hottest, coolest and wettest ACL festivals in history.

https://www.kxan.com/weather/austin-weather-history-the-hottest-coolest-and-wettest-acl-festivals/

The charts in this story show how hot, cold and wet each month typically is and compares that to the hottest, coldest and wettest on record.

https://www.kxan.com/weather/weather-blog/how-do-austins-monthly-weather-records-compare-to-average/

Have you ever wondered what the hottest temperature ever recorded in Austin is? What about the longest stretch of below-freezing temperatures?

https://www.kxan.com/weather/austins-weather-extremes-record-heat-and-cold/

Complete temperature records for Camp Mabry — Austin's official reporting site — date back to 1898.

https://www.kxan.com/weather/weather-blog/austin-is-hitting-100-degrees-more-frequently-heres-when-its-most-common/

This winter was originally thought to be dominated by the La Niña phenomenon. But now, the Climate Prediction Center believes it will be a "weak and a short duration La Niña" – if it appears ...

https://www.kxan.com/weather/this-winter-may-be-less-predictable-than-the-last-few-heres-why/

Children today have the opportunity to ride in new buses that run on electricity.

https://www.kxan.com/weather-traffic-qas/electric-school-buses-gain-popularity-cut-emissions/

Since 2006, almost 500 people have been killed by lightning strikes in the U.S., according to the National Lightning Safety Council.

https://www.kxan.com/weather/weather-blog/where-and-when-are-lightning-deaths-most-common/

Nexstar, the parent company of this website, is teaming up to help support Red Cross efforts to offer critical resources after Milton.

https://www.kxan.com/news/national-news/how-to-help-the-recovery-from-milton-helene/

Did you look north? If so, you might get a nice view of the northern lights outside city limits in Central Texas, which could be seen by multiple viewers on Thursday.

https://www.kxan.com/news/look-north-northern-lights-seen-in-central-texas/

Ragweed kicked off much earlier due to rainy summer and hot fall.

https://www.kxan.com/weather-traffic-qas/kxan-qa-ragweed-season-up-due-to-rainy-summer/

Art lovers across Austin are in for a treat this weekend, learn how a local organization encourages the community experiencing homelessness to express themselves through art.

https://www.kxan.com/news/local/weekend-watch-art-from-the-streets-helps-unhoused-at-risk-individuals-through-art-programs/

After two back-to-back Florida hurricanes, Meteorologist Kristen Currie goes in-depth on how many more storms we could see this season.

https://www.kxan.com/weather/kristens-classroom-how-many-more-hurricanes/

Hurricane Milton made landfall Wednesday along Florida’s Gulf Coast as a Category 3 storm, bringing powerful winds, deadly storm surge and potential flooding to much of the state. Milton drew ...

https://www.kxan.com/weather/time-running-out-as-hurricane-milton-closes-in-on-florida/

A cold front early next week should bring a bigger push of cooler air into Central Texas.

https://www.kxan.com/weather/weather-blog/first-warning-heres-when-central-texas-highs-drop-below-90o/

Hurricane Helene affecting Florida after landfall. Courtesy: Getty Images

https://www.kxan.com/weather/weather-blog/climate-change-affects-hurricanes/

A month devoted to the night sky. -- Rich Segal

https://www.kxan.com/news/local/hill-country/the-hill-country-is-celebrating-the-stars-and-night-sky-throughout-october/

Fearful Florida residents streamed out of the Tampa Bay region Tuesday ahead of what could be a once-in-a-century direct hit from Hurricane Milton.

https://www.kxan.com/weather/milton-dips-to-category-4-as-florida-braces-for-impact/

Governor Abbott announced on Monday, he has directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to deploy Texas emergency resources to Florida and Tennessee ahead of Hurricane Milton slated to ma...

https://www.kxan.com/news/texas/gov-abbott-deploys-resources-to-florida-tennessee-ahead-of-hurricane-milton/

The National Weather Service is consolidating their cold and freeze alerts to streamline the messaging.

https://www.kxan.com/weather/weather-blog/frozen-out-the-nws-wont-issue-these-winter-alerts-anymore/

BELLEAIR BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Florida’s storm-battered Gulf Coast raced against a Category 5 hurricane Monday as workers sprinted to pick up debris left over from Helene two weeks ago and highw...

https://www.kxan.com/news/national-news/ap-florida-prepares-for-massive-evacuations-as-hurricane-milton-takes-aim-at-major-metro-areas/

KXAN Chief Meteorologist Nick Bannin asked a lawn professional how the grass is fairing as we slowly cool off, but continue a rain-free stretch.

https://www.kxan.com/weather-traffic-qas/how-central-texas-lawns-are-weathering-the-longest-dry-spell-of-2024/