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AUSTIN / UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS WEATHER HAZARDS
THROUGH 12 MIDNIGHT TONIGHT…

…. Dangerous Lightning with Any Thunderstorm Today/Tonight ….
…. Large Hail and Damaging Thunderstorm Winds Are Possible Today/Tonight ….
…. Urban and Flash Flooding is Possible Today/Tonight ….

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AUSTIN / UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS WEATHER
SEVEN DAY WEATHER HEADLINES…

A moist and unstable air mass, in combination with a series of upper level low pressure disturbances to our west and an approaching cold front from the northwest by late tomorrow, will result in daily rain shower and thunderstorm chances over the next seven day forecast period. Rainfall could be heavy at times with NWS/Weather Prediction Center guidance suggesting an average 3 to 5 inches of rain between now and Sunday with isolated totals to near 6 to 8 inches possible especially in areas east of the IH35 corridor. In addition, the NWS/Storm Prediction Center expects the possibility of severe thunderstorms for today into tonight with isolated tornadoes, large hail and damaging straight line thunderstorms possible.

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Troy’s Weather Forecast for Austin and South Central Texas
Updated Wednesday / 08 May 2019

TODAY…. Cloudy with numerous rain showers and thunderstorms with an associated lightning risk. Heavy rain possible. Thunderstorms may be severe with isolated tornadoes, hail and damaging thunderstorm winds. A 70% chance of rain; rainfall, where it occurs, will average 1 to 2 inches. High 80. Southerly wind 5 to 12 mph becoming strong, gusty and variable around thunderstorms.

TONIGHT…. Cloudy with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms with an associated lightning risk. Heavy rain possible. Thunderstorms may be severe with isolated tornadoes, hail and damaging thunderstorm winds. A 50%chance of rain; rainfall, where it occurs, will average 1/4 to 1/2 inch. Low 69. Southerly wind 5 to 10 mph.

THURSDAY…. Cloudy with numerous rain showers and thunderstorms with an associated lightning risk. Heavy rain at times. A 60%chance of rain; rainfall, where it occurs, will average 1/4 to 1/2 inch. High 82. South southeasterly wind 5 to 12 mph becoming northerly in the late afternoon.

THURSDAY NIGHT…. Cloudy and cooler with numerous rain showers and thunderstorms with an associated lightning risk. Heavy rain at times. A 70% chance of rain; rainfall, where it occurs, will average 1 to 1 1/2 inch. Low 57. North northeasterly wind 8 to 15 mph.

FRIDAY…. Cloudy and cooler with numerous rain showers and thunderstorms with an associated lightning risk. A 70% chance of rain; rainfall, where it occurs, will average 1 inch. High 68. Northeasterly wind 8 to 15 mph.

FRIDAY NIGHT…. Cloudy with numerous rain showers and thunderstorms with an associated lightning risk. A 70% chance of rain; rainfall, where it occurs, will average 1/2 to 1 inch. Low 59. Easterly wind 5 to 10 mph.

SATURDAY…. Cloudy with numerous rain showers and thunderstorms with an associated lightning risk. A 70% chance of rain; rainfall, where it occurs, will average 1/4 to 1/2 inch. High 74. Northerly wind 4 to 8 mph.

SATURDAY NIGHT…. Cloudy with widely scattered rain showers and thunderstorms with an associated lightning risk. A 20% chance of rain; rainfall, where it occurs, will average 1/4 inch or less. Low 60. Northerly wind 4 to 8 mph.

SUNDAY…. Partly cloudy with widely scattered rain showers and thunderstorms with an associated lightning risk. A 20% chance of rain; rainfall, where it occurs, will average 1/4 inch or less. High 79. North northeasterly wind 4 to 8 mph.

SUNDAY NIGHT…. Partly cloudy with widely scattered rain showers and thunderstorms with an associated lightning risk. A 20% chance of rain; rainfall, where it occurs, will average less than 1/4 inch. Low 60. Northeasterly wind 4 to 8 mph.

MONDAY…. Partly cloudy with widely scattered rain showers and thunderstorms with an associated lightning risk. A 20% chance of rain; rainfall, where it occurs, will average less than 1/4 inch. High 80. Easterly wind 5 to 10 mph becoming more southeasterly by late afternoon.

MONDAY NIGHT…. Partly to mostly cloudy with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms with an associated lightning risk. A 30% chance of rain; rainfall, where it occurs, will average less than 1/4 inch. Low 64. Light southeasterly wind.

TUESDAY…. Partly to mostly cloudy with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms with an associated lightning risk. A 30% chance of rain; rainfall, where it occurs, will average less than 1/4 inch. High 82. Southeasterly wind 5 to 10 mph.

NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE / 8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK
Valid Wednesday / 15 May 2019 through Tuesday / 21 May 2019…
Temperatures…Slightly Below Average
Precipitation… Above Average

AUSTIN SUNSET/SUNRISE TIMES…..
Sunrise this morning (08 May)………………………………………. 6:42 am
Sunset this evening (08 May)………………………………………… 8:14 pm
Sunrise tomorrow (09 May)…………………………………………… 6:41 am
Sunset tomorrow (09 May)……………………………………………. 8:14 pm

Austin / Travis County and South Central Texas Weather Update #5
Prepared by UT University/Incident Meteorologist Troy Kimmel
715am CT – Wednesday / 08 May 2019

… NWS / Austin San Antonio Issues Flash Flood Watch for Hill Country
and Austin Metro Area 10am to 7pm Today …

… NWS / Storm Prediction Center Issues Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Until 1pm Today for IH35 Corridor Counties …

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
954 PM CDT Tue May 7 2019

...LOCALIZED FLASH FLOODING POSSIBLE WEDNESDAY ACROSS PARTS OF
THE NORTHERN HILL COUNTRY AND AUSTIN METRO AREA...

.A dryline is forecast to push across the Rio Grande Plains and 
Edwards Plateau area on Wednesday. Ahead of this feature, a line 
of storms is forecast to develop and produce locally heavy rain 
as it moves to the east across the northern portions of the Hill 
Country and Austin metro area. Rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches 
are possible with isolated amounts near 3 inches. Localized flash
flooding is anticipated over saturated areas due to recent heavy 
rains.

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Llano-Burnet-Williamson-Gillespie-Blanco-Hays-Travis-
Including the cities of Llano, Burnet, Georgetown, 
Fredericksburg, Blanco, San Marcos, and Austin
954 PM CDT Tue May 7 2019

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Austin/San Antonio has issued a

* Flash Flood Watch for a portion of south central Texas, 
  including the following areas, Blanco, Burnet, Gillespie, 
  Hays, Llano, Travis, and Williamson. 

* From Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening

* Rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches with isolated amounts up to 3
  inches.

* The cumulative heavy rainfall totals will not only present an 
  immediate localized flash flood threat for poor drainage 
  areas, but also increase flows and water levels of some larger 
  creeks and streams. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead
to flash flooding. Flash flooding is a very dangerous situation.

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

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Wednesday / 08 May 2019 Update….

Tuesday / 7 May 2019 Update….

Tuesday / 7 May 2019 Update….