Heat advisory on Aug. 31; heat index of up to 113
The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for the Highland Lakes on Aug….
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Tropical disturbance could bring rain, flooding to the Highland Lakes
A tropical depression making its way through the Gulf of Mexico to the Texas coast…
How to prevent heat exhaustion, stroke
Mother Nature is making herself felt as a strong high-pressure system settles over the Highland…
String of 100-degree days ahead
Expect triple digits and sunshine this weekend in the Highland Lakes. According to the National…
Jump in grasshopper numbers concern for gardeners and producers
Whether working in the yard or going for a walk, a constant companion in the…
Thicker-than-usual Saharan dust cloud arrives; could cause breathing issues
A thick cloud of dust from Africa’s Sahara desert has arrived in the Highland Lakes,…
Burn ban not needed — yet; county COVID-19 numbers updated
Conditions aren’t quite right for an outdoor burn ban in Burnet County, but commissioners are…
Highland Lakes hits triple digits
Temperature-wise, Texas ended up on the wrong side of Tropical Storm Cristobal. The storm made…
Storms could dampen Memorial Day weekend
After hot, muggy weather this week, a slow-moving low-pressure system edging the Highland Lakes will…
Weekend weather includes rain with possible flooding, severe storms
Some parts of the Highland Lakes could receive 2-4 inches of rain this weekend from…
Easter morning tornado strikes RV parks in Blanco County
On Easter morning, April 12, at about 5:30 a.m., a tornado touched down in Round…
After the rain, a sunny Easter
The unseasonably warm and humid weather Wednesday, April 8, could trigger isolated, severe thunderstorms starting…
April 1 is last day of sunshine for awhile
If you want to get outside for fresh air and sunshine, do it Wednesday. A…
Weather watchers wanted in the Highland Lakes
Eighty degrees one day, 20 degrees the next with a chance of snow. That’s winter…
Highland Lakes could see up to 2 inches of rain starting Tuesday
After a mild start to March, the Highland Lakes can expect storms Tuesday-Wednesday, March 3-4,…
Expect freeze Wednesday night; weekend looks pleasant
Another cold front will push temperatures below freezing Wednesday night, according to the National Weather…
Cold front moving in Tuesday afternoon
After a warm start to the week, the Highland Lakes returns to more winter-like weather…
Volunteer weather spotters needed to help keep Burnet County residents safe
With severe weather frequently in Burnet County’s forecast, vigilance and volunteers are needed, said Jim…
Front bringing rain and possible flooding to Highland Lakes
A storm front moving across the Highland Lakes is expected to bring a few days…
Cold front bringing freeze and chance of sleet
Highs will reach the mid-70s on Tuesday before dropping drastically Wednesday. A cold front is…
Warning: Too few people signed up for emergency alerts
A fear of Jim Barho’s was realized on January 22. That day, a rocket engine…
January going out with a storm or two; February starts with sunshine
Buckle in for what could be a rocking and rolling night. According to a National…
Large grassfire was controlled burn; residents reminded to be cautious
Residents and drivers might have noticed a large grassfire south of Texas 71 in the…
Wildfires a concern in midst of winter drought in Central Texas
Drought and potential wildfires should be year-round concerns, even in the middle of winter, according…