Severe storms may bring hail, heavy rains to Austin on Friday during SXSW concerts

Bianca Moreno-Paz, Austin American-Statesman
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Heads up, Austin and South by Southwest attendees: There could be hail two inches in diameter coming down on Friday, meteorologists at the National Weather Service said.

The storms could be accompanied by heavy rain, strong wind, and tornadoes. Current predictions show an initial round of scattered storms from 5 to 10 a.m. Friday, followed by more scattered storms from 2 to 9 p.m., meteorologists Jason Runyen and Matt Brady said.

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The storms will be accompanied by a mild cold front, with temperatures dropping into the low 60s by Saturday morning. Austin currently faces a level 2, or "slight risk," of heavy rain leading to rapid onset flooding on Friday and Saturday.

Rain and severe storm chances will continue through the weekend, and clear up by Monday.

Austin currently faces a level 2, or "slight risk" of heavy rain leading to rapid onset flooding on Friday and Saturday.
Austin currently faces a level 2, or "slight risk" of heavy rain leading to rapid onset flooding on Friday and Saturday.

Austin's weekend weather forecast

Friday

  • High: 75

  • Low: 63

  • Rain? Yes, meteorologists predict scattered storms could bring flooding and hail to the area throughout the day and into the evening.

Saturday

  • High: 68

  • Low: 60

  • Rain? Yes, precipitation is likely from 1 p.m. onwards, with some chances of stronger storm activity.

Sunday

  • High: 70

  • Low: 60

  • Rain? Yes, showers are likely from midnight until noon, but could continue until sunset.

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