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Central Texas Braces for Heat, Thunderstorms Ahead

9/25/2025

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Texas Weather Shift

Central Texas faces near-100°F highs, with heat indices up to 108°F.
A cold front arrives Wednesday, bringing cooler air and a chance of thunderstorms.
Rain is forecast across about 70% of the area, totaling 0.5 to 2 inches.
The National Weather Service has issued a level 1 risk for severe weather.

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Governor Activates Emergency

The Austin/San Antonio National Weather Service office has more than 25% vacancies, hindering severe weather preparedness.
The warning coordination meteorologist role has remained unfilled since April, raising flood communications concerns.
Governor Greg Abbott activated state emergency resources for severe weather, including tornadoes and flash floods.
Emergency response teams are on standby with resources for severe weather and West Texas wildfires.

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Texas Weather Shift

Central Texas faces near-100°F highs, with heat indices up to 108°F.
A cold front arrives Wednesday, bringing cooler air and a chance of thunderstorms.
Rain is forecast across about 70% of the area, totaling 0.5 to 2 inches.
The National Weather Service has issued a level 1 risk for severe weather.

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