Update 10:20 a.m.

Rain continues through Central Texas but the threat of flash floods may have subsided. Nonetheless, Austin-area residents had plenty to say about the severe storm that trekked through the metro shortly after 9 a.m.
















Update 10:13 a.m.
Severe thunderstorm warnings overlap

A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for the Austin metro until 10:30 a.m. A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for the Austin metro until 10:30 a.m.[/caption]

Williamson County and northeastern Travis County are under an extended warning until 10:45 a.m. Williamson County and northeastern Travis County are under an extended warning until 10:45 a.m.[/caption]

The tornado warning for Williamson County has been allowed to expire early, according to the National Weather Service. A metrowide severe thunderstorm warning remains in effect until 10:45 a.m.

"Very strong straight-line winds are associated with these storms in the Austin metro," the National Weather Service said in a Tweet. " There are currently no tornado warnings in effect."

Update 9:35 a.m.
Tornado warning in effect until 10:15 a.m.

Round Rock, Cedar Park and Leander are under a tornado warning until 10:15 a.m., according to the National Weather Service.

The warning was issued at 9:24 a.m. for southwestern Williamson County and northwestern Travis County in response to strong storms that can produce tornadoes, straight-line winds and hail.






Also, a severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for most of the Austin metro until 10:30 a.m.

Update 9:09 a.m.
First warning issued by National Weather Service

Shortly before 9 a.m., the National Weather Service issued severe thunderstorm warnings for Hays County and western Travis County as well as other Central Texas counties until 9:45 a.m. Austin, San Marcos, Kyle and Bee Cave are among the locations that may be impacted.


NWS estimates 60 mph winds and nickel-size hail that could result in roof, siding and tree damage, according to the report.






Update: 8:50 a.m.
Severe weather heading toward Austin area

National Weather Service just alerted Austin-area residents that storms have nearly arrived. Also, a tornado warning has been issued for Blanco County and surrounding areas until 9:15 a.m.

 

Posted 7:14 a.m.
Stormy conditions predicted Sunday morning

The LCRA map provides rainfall totals through midnight. An anticipated 1-3 inches of rain may fall on the Austin area during a series of Sunday severe storms. The LCRA map provides rainfall totals through midnight. An anticipated 1-3 inches of rain may fall on the Austin area during a series of Sunday severe storms.[/caption]

Potentially severe weather is heading toward the Austin area for the first storm activity in what was anticipated to be a rain-soaked weekend.

Stormy conditions could last through midday "and locally heavy rainfall can be expected. In addition, an isolated tornado cannot be ruled out," according to a National Weather Service hazardous weather report released this morning. Travis, Williamson and Hays counties are under a flash flood watch through this afternoon and a tornado watch until 1 p.m.

"As this line of storms approaches the I-35 corridor Sunday morning, the threat for tornadoes will increase," the report states. "In addition, rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches could bring the potential for localized flooding."

Bob Rose, meteorologist for the Lower Colorado River Authority, the agency that manages the area water supply, predicted Friday in his LCRA blog that "this weekend's severe weather threat appears to be the most widespread threat we've seen so far this spring."

The I-35 corridor and areas east have been deemed an "Enhanced Risk" for severe thunderstorms beginning at 7 a.m. Sunday by the National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center, he said. The thunderstorm activity expected to enter the area is capable of producing damaging winds, large hail and possibly tornadoes, according to Rose.



We will post new information to this story as updates are made available. Follow the LCRA Hydromet to keep up with real-time rain totals.