Austin weather: Severe storms coming to Central Texas

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Austin weather: Hot week ahead

Temperatures are heating up just in time for the holiday weekend. Scott Fisher has the latest details

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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