Austin weather: Severe storms coming to Central Texas

AUSTIN, Texas - Hot and steamy again today and then storms and rain look more likely tonight. 

The National Weather Service issued a tornado watch for several counties in Central Texas. The watch has since expired.

Highs heading for the 90s for the 5th day in a row with heat indices in the triple digits. 

A weak front is sagging south and will collide with the Summer-like feeling to help set-off scattered severe storms this evening. 

The storm prediction center has upgraded the area to a slight to enhanced risk of severe storms.

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