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4/28/2023 4:06:02 PM

What serious thunderstorm winds can mean

AUSTIN (KXAN) – – A severe thunderstorm is a thunderstorm with hail 1″ ″ diameter or bigger, or a twister, or wind gusts at or above 58 miles per hour. Wind gusts from sever...

4/26/2023 1:43:38 PM

Sustainability: What chemicals to keep an eye out for in ladies's wellness products

AUSTIN (KXAN) - - Deodorant, body wash, shampoo, moisturizer… … these are just some of the products that could include hazardous dyes and chlorines that are not only damaging to our health...

4/24/2023 1:10:41 PM

Strange weather condition becoming more typical, according to NASA research study

AUSTIN (KXAN) – – Months of uncommon and extreme weather might have you on edge, but experts with NASA are saying these extremes are precisely what they expect to happen. " These type o...

4/23/2023 5:06:25 PM

Warning for possible storms Tuesday

AUSTIN (KXAN)-- Stormy weather condition returned to Central Texas' Hill Country Saturday afternoon and night. So far, there have been 15 reports of hail. An extreme thunderstorm impacted San Saba ...

4/19/2023 12:14:58 PM

How cooling and tanks could conserve Jacob's Well

WIMBERLEY, Texas (KXAN) - - Last July, Jacob's Well in Wimberley was closed for swimmers as the absence of water made conditions risky. Now, one group equipped with an idea is trying to save enough wa...

4/17/2023 7:11:21 PM

205 people eliminated in work zones in Texas last year, only one was a construction worker

AUSTIN (KXAN) - - More than 200 individuals died in Texas last year in building zones. That's in fact a 16% decline, but still far too many. The Texas Department of Transportation is hoping you will "...

4/14/2023 12:59:47 PM

Coconut 'coir log' setup on Lake Austin assists avoid erosion

AUSTIN (KXAN) – – A setup of "coir logs" on the shore of Lake Austin is revealing favorable results. A recent check out to the pilot task exposed that disintegration in the location has ac...

4/12/2023 8:48:42 PM

Gulf of Mexico water level continue to increase

AUSTIN (KXAN) - - The 2023 hurricane season is approaching. The Eastern Pacific's season begins May 15. For the Atlantic, that includes the Caribbean and the Gulf, the tropical season commences on Jun...

4/27/2023 12:28:42 PM

Will traditional barbecue go extinct due to the fact that of 'woolly mammoth' meatballs?

AUSTIN (KXAN) – – The future of meat has actually gotten here and it is originating from the far-off past. This March, a meatball made from "woolly massive" meat was placed on display scre...

4/25/2023 2:08:00 PM

Peak bird migration underway in Central Texas

AUSTIN (KXAN) – – Spring bird migration is underway in Central Texas and our skies are being filled with countless birds nighttime. Meteorologist Kristen Currie spoke with Travis Audubo...

4/24/2023 12:38:18 AM

May forecast: Will our wettest month live up to history?

AUSTIN (KXAN) – – Before April has actually even finished up as the first wetter-than-normal month considering that November, we're expecting May. What's normal for May in Austin? ...

4/20/2023 3:27:33 PM

Sales tax vacation this weekend for emergency preparation products

AUSTIN (KXAN) - - If you need to purchase supplies for emergency situation preparation, this weekend is a great time to do so. Saturday and Sunday are the 2023 Emergency Preparation Supplies Sales ...

4/18/2023 12:54:59 PM

How to help dwindling Monarch butterfly population in Central Texas

United States Fish & & Wildlife Service Monarchs by the numbers Eastern Monarch butterfly populations have been decreasing over the past 25 years. Of highest concern is the drop in numbers rep...

4/17/2023 12:47:45 PM

How an Austin-based not-for-profit is supplying Texans access to nutritious food

AUSTIN (KXAN)-- Steven Johnson is the garden coordinator with Green Corn Task, a not-for-profit devoted to assisting Texans obtain access to nutritious, budget friendly food while also supplying an ed...

4/13/2023 4:04:56 PM

El Niño view released: Here's what that indicates

AUSTIN (KXAN) - - The possibility of transitioning to an El Niño environment pattern has continued to increase, prompting the Climate Prediction Center to release an El Niño watch. According to the...

4/12/2023 3:10:47 PM

Local nonprofit challenging you to display 'green pride' this Earth Day

AUSTIN (KXAN) - - Earth Day is ideal around the corner: April 22. A Texas not-for-profit is asking you to pay additional attention to Mother Earth this year by joining their difficulty. EarthShare ...

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