KVUE - Weather

Forecast: Warm & dry Tuesday; rain chance start Wednesday

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:50:23 GMT

Here are the latest updates from the KVUE Weather Impact Team.

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Spring arrives with a vengeance: Record warmth expected across much of the U.S. this week

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 21:31:41 GMT

After a brutal winter, spring is coming in hot — literally.

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Rare 'blood moon' rises early Tuesday. Here's how to watch.

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 16:34:19 GMT

Before dawn breaks on March 3, the moon will transform into a glowing red orb as a total lunar eclipse unfolds across the U.S. Here's when you might see it:

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Today's Allergy Report

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 09:29:25 GMT

Allergy report and forecast for Austin, Texas and surrounding areas.

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What to know about and how to view March's full moon, lunar eclipse

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 23:34:30 GMT

Get ready for a celestial spectacle as a total lunar eclipse paints March's full moon red. Here's when and how you can see it.

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Weather Impact Alert | Fire danger for Central Texas on Thursday

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 17:51:58 GMT

A Red Flag Warning has been issued for most of the Hill Country from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday.

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Nebo Mountain Fire in northeast Gillespie County now fully contained, forest service says

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 04:34:48 GMT

The fire northeast of Fredericksburg burned 1,160 acres.

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Brush fire explodes in the Florida Everglades

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 21:14:43 GMT

Smoke and flames are visible for miles.

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University student dies of carbon monoxide poisoning during Rhode Island blizzard

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 13:11:37 GMT

Newport police called the incident "tragic" and are reminding people to be vigilant about the risks of carbon monoxide poisoning.

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Hays County leaders delay vote on temporary pause for high water use businesses

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:42:31 GMT

Officials debated the legality of a proposed 30-day moratorium as drought conditions strain local aquifers.

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What happened to Lake Erie's massive ice crack?

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 22:37:23 GMT

The 80-mile crack has nearly disappeared. Here's why:

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Kyle firefighters responding to grass fire near 210 exit off I-35

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 22:21:07 GMT

Police said Exit 210 and Center Street are currently closed.

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For Northeast blizzard, everything was just right to roll up a monster snowfall

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 17:53:39 GMT

Meteorologists say the powerful nor’easter smacking the Northeast is a classic, record-setting blizzard. Experts on Monday described it as the strongest in a...

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Nor'easter: Rhode Island buried under record-breaking snowfall from winter storm

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:21:12 GMT

Snow total records were smashed in Rhode Island, where a jaw-dropping 37.9 inches of snow was recorded from the nor'easter. Here's a closer look at the impacts.

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'Avoid the area' | HFD battling wildfire in NE Houston, residents could be asked to evacuate if conditions change

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:39:49 GMT

At 7:45 p.m, the fire was 175 acres in size and 30% contained.

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Nor'easter slams Northeast US: Blizzard halts travel, leaves thousands without power

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 15:50:54 GMT

Blizzard warnings stretch from the Mid-Atlantic through New England as a major winter storm pushes out Tuesday morning February 24.

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Travis County pioneers AI tool to predict wildfire risk

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 04:10:51 GMT

Travis County is the first in the country to adopt the new system.

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Weather Impact Alert | Fire danger this weekend with chilly mornings

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 15:41:59 GMT

A Red Flag Warning was issued for the Austin area on Saturday.

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Blizzard warnings send East Coast scrambling to prepare for heavy snow and strong winds

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 15:06:30 GMT

The National Weather Service warned that once the storm intensifies Sunday it could prove significantly more severe than projections made just a few days ago.

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The year the rivers ran dry: Remembering the Texas drought of 2011

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 04:28:01 GMT

In 2011, Texas experienced its worst drought since the seven-year drought of the 1950s.

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Texas Panhandle ranchers on edge as Lavender and 8 Ball fires burn 18,000+ acres

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 12:42:40 GMT

Two years after the Smokehouse Creek Fire devastated the region, dry waist-high grass and relentless winds are reigniting fear across the Texas Panhandle.

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'I've never seen it this dry' | Drought and development pressures leave Central Texas farmers struggling for water

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 23:27:16 GMT

Amid a multi-year drought and population growth, rural producers worry new developments could further strain already limited water supplies.

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Events that could win Team USA gold cut from Tuesday's Olympic schedule by snowstorm

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 18:01:07 GMT

Two Americans are hoping to take down the reigning world champion from New Zealand in the slopestyle finals. They'll have to wait a bit longer.

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Triple threat: Storms to bring flooding, mountain snow and damaging winds to California this week

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 18:25:50 GMT

More than 16 million people are under flood watches alone as a trio of storms bears down on California this week.

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Stormy Valentine's Day ahead: Weather Impact Alert issued for Saturday due to possible severe storms

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 00:31:57 GMT

Austin lovers may need an umbrella this Valentine’s Day as scattered showers and storms move in. We'll have to monitor a threat for isolated strong to severe storms.

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Annular solar eclipse creates rare 'Ring of Fire' on Feb. 17

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 20:26:34 GMT

Your best bet to watch the solar eclipse is online.

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Deadly thin ice: What you need to know before stepping onto a frozen pond

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 21:39:01 GMT

A mother couldn't save her three boys. Experts say knowing these ice safety rules could save lives.

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Rain and thunderstorms target the southern US on Valentine's weekend

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 20:35:44 GMT

Rain chances increase this weekend from Texas to Florida as a storm system sweeps across the South.

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No cold this week; rain could bring brief relief to dry Central Texas ahead of Valentine's Day

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 18:36:55 GMT

Multiple Pacific systems will bring rain chances across Texas this week. Significant rains may miss Austin.

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Study: 85% of Austin homes pose deadly risk for elderly people in heatwave, blackout

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 23:46:23 GMT

The project is part of the UT-City CoLab, a collaborative initiative between University of Texas researchers, Austin city leaders and community members.

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Weather drones take flight as NOAA expands forecasting tools

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 16:10:04 GMT

NOAA will begin using Meteodrones to observe long parts of the lower atmosphere, improving insight into weather forecasting.

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Hays County judge urges Stage 4 water restrictions for several entities amid continued drought

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 23:46:45 GMT

The restrictions come as Hays County nears historically low drought levels, according to Judge Ruben Becerra.

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Video shows debris flying as barn in Liberty County is destroyed in Tuesday's storm

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 17:59:54 GMT

The good news -- there were no injuries. At this point, it's not clear if it was a tornado or straight line damage.

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A break from the cold: Warmer temperatures ahead for much of the US

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 17:34:28 GMT

This change marks the first widespread return to above-average temperatures in several weeks

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Flood recovery at Sandy Creek faces new setbacks with winter weather

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 17:15:25 GMT

Months after devastating floods, Sandy Creek families rebuilding from loss face renewed trauma and costly preparation as winter storms test their recovery.

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Major warmup coming to Austin this weekend

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 13:36:15 GMT

Above-average temperatures will be welcomed into the forecast this week, and it looks like warmth will be here for a while.

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'The aquifer is not in a great place' | Hays County aquifer nears historic lows as drought conditions persist

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:29:49 GMT

Barton Springs Edwards Aquifer officials warn Stage 4 emergency restrictions may soon be triggered.

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Longer days ahead: Why late winter brings a surge in daylight

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 19:50:32 GMT

Despite winter’s cold grip, daylight steadily increases throughout February as Earth’s tilt shifts the sun higher in the sky.

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Groundhog Day 2026: Did Bee Cave Bob see his shadow?

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 22:37:33 GMT

Each year, Central Texas residents look to the armadillo to determine when winter will allegedly come to an end.

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Punxsutawney Phil isn't the only animal making winter predictions on Groundhog Day. Meet the other forecasting animals

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 18:40:29 GMT

Groundhogs, possums and even a fish have stepped up to offer their annual forecasts.

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