Editor’s note: The above video shows KXAN Live’s top morning headlines for Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023.
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Severe weather is moving across Central Texas Thursday morning. Tornado Warnings were briefly issued in various counties across the KXAN viewing area. A live blog of up-to-date weather coverage is below.
9:29 a.m.
Tornado Warning for Hays County expired. Find more on current weather conditions on the KXAN First Warning Weather page.
9:12 a.m.
Tornado Warning issued for Hays County, according to the National Weather Service.
8:40 a.m.
Tornado Warnings expired, per the National Weather Service.
8:37 a.m.
Del Valle Independent School District says students are taking shelter at all DVISD schools; Creedmoor Elementary, Poppum Elementary, Ojeda Middle School. Del Valle ISD is working on being as safe as possible for students.
8:23 a.m.
The National Weather Service said a confirmed tornado was located at 8:22 a.m. over Mustang Ridge, or 10 miles south of Austin Bergstrom International Airport, moving northeast at 15 mph.
8:20 a.m.
Tornado Warning issued for Caldwell County on Thursday morning. According to the National Weather Service, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Mustang Ridge, or 9 miles north of Lockhart.
The National Weather Service says it was moving north at 20 miles per hour.
It warns flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely, the NWS says.
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