Austin weather: First of two cold fronts arrives Thursday night

Austin weather: Windy ahead of cold fronts

There's a marginal risk of severe weather for some of us Thursday night. But the big story is the upcoming hard freeze. Zack Shields has details on what to expect.

AUSTIN, Texas - Today will be the warmest day in a couple of weeks.

The combination of the sunshine and a southerly wind will force highs in the 70s.

Two cold fronts will bring back the wind and chill but not much rain.

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The first front arrives Thursday night with a slight chance of rain around midnight and wind gusts over 40 mph.

The second cold front arrives on Sunday bringing an Arctic flavor to it.

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