Caleb De Casper to Release New Album on February 12
The Austin artist's new project follows the recent debut of his latest music video.
Austin Weather and Disaster News
Coverage of weather and disaster in Austin focuses on weather conditions, natural disasters, and the safety and recovery surrounding major events. The page tracks how the city handles floods, heat waves, wildfires and other severe events.
Forecasts
Live Poll
Do current air quality and allergy levels make you limit your outdoor time in your area?
Sensitive Austinites Urged to Limit Outdoor Time Today
The state issued an ozone warning as concentrations increase across Central Texas.
Current Conditions
Field Crickets Swarmed Austin After Recent Rainfall
The insects have been drawn to homes and businesses by exterior lighting as mating flights continue.
Emergency Response
Firefighters Respond to South Austin Warehouse Fire
The blaze broke out in a spray booth at a facility near Industrial Boulevard and Terry-O Lane.
Safety
Live Poll
Should homeowners be primarily responsible for funding the costs of hardening their properties against wildfires?
Austin Council to Vote on Wildfire Protection Plan
The Thursday vote will set a 10-year strategy for fire safety across the city.
Severe Weather
Live Poll
Do you support closing school activities when severe weather hits your community?
Austin ISD Cancelled After-School Activities
The district halted athletics and fine arts on October 1 due to heavy rain.
Austin reporting spans emergency declarations, disaster response operations, public safety alerts and long-term recovery plans. It reaches across the city and the communities around it. Frequent extreme heat cycles and the risk of flash flooding during seasonal storms remain primary concerns for infrastructure and residential safety. Emergency management protocols and the allocation of resources for post-event cleanup are the most common subjects in this coverage.