In Austin, weather and disaster news means atmospheric conditions, the impact of natural events and safety during emergencies. Reporting tracks the path of storms and the subsequent recovery efforts across the city.
A resident found five live World War II-era grenades inside boxes bought at an Austin estate sale.
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Should estate sale buyers always inspect purchases for hidden dangerous items before taking them home?
The Austin-based artist will debut the new studio album Delirium on February 12, 2027.
A woman swept into Shoal Creek was pulled to safety by emergency responders early Tuesday morning.
Live Poll
Do current air quality and allergy levels make you limit your outdoor time in your area?
State officials advise sensitive residents to limit outdoor time Friday due to rising ozone concentrations.
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Should homeowners be primarily responsible for funding the costs of hardening their properties against wildfires?
The city aims to update its wildfire defense strategy this Thursday following an increase in regional fire risks.
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Do you support closing school activities when severe weather hits your community?
Heavy rain prompted the district to halt athletics and fine arts programming on Tuesday afternoon.
Day to day, that means monitoring severe storm systems, flash flood warnings, wildfire risks and the heat waves that affect city operations. Coverage runs across the city and through the surrounding communities that share the same terrain. Flash flooding in low-lying areas and drought conditions in the surrounding landscape present constant, competing challenges for the region. Emergency declarations and the activation of public safety resources remain the primary markers of how events are managed.
