AUSTIN (KXAN) — Severe storms are moving across Central Texas. The main concerns tonight are large hail and damaging winds. Isolated tornadoes are also possible.

The Storm Prediction Center has placed most of the KXAN viewing area in a 3 out of 5 threat for severe storms, as another potent low-pressure system dives into the state.

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Here are the latest updates:

9:05 p.m. Chief Meteorologist David Yeomans pulled the highest rain totals across the area tonight. Several locations received more than a inch of rain. Camp Mabry, Austin’s official reporting site, picked up 0.54″.

Rainfall totals on April 28, 2023.

9 p.m. The last remaining Severe Thunderstorm Watch in Fayette County has now expired.

8 p.m.: The Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Bastrop, Caldwell and Lee counties has been canceled. It continues for Fayette County until 9 p.m.

7:45 p.m.: All Severe Thunderstorm Warnings in the KXAN viewing area have now expired.

Here’s a look at the severe storm reports from across the area. Meteorologist David Yeomans says most of those are for quarter size hail or smaller. Ping pong ball size hail was reported in Jollyville and Granger, and 65 mph winds were estimated in Burnet County.

Severe storm reports on April 28, 2023.
Severe storm reports on April 28, 2023.

Here’s a look at some of the rainfall totals from across the area:

24-hour rainfall totals as of 7:30 p.m. on April 28, 2023.
24-hour rainfall totals as of 7:30 p.m. on April 28, 2023.

7:25 p.m.: Bastrop and Lee counties have been trimmed out of the Severe Thunderstorm Warning. It continues for all of Fayette County until 7:45 p.m.

7:08 p.m.: Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for SE Bastrop, Fayette and SE Lee counties until 7:45 p.m. Wind gusts up to 60 mph and quarter size hail are possible with this storm. This warning includes La Grange, Flatonia, Schulenburg and Round Top.

7:00 p.m. KXAN viewer Lisa Moore sent in these photos of tree damage north of Sweet Berry Farm in Marble Falls. Meteorologist David Yeomans says winds were estimated at 65 mph in that area as the storms moved through.

Wind takes down tree in Marble Falls just north of Sweet Berry Farm April 28, 2023. KXAN Chief Meteorologist David Yeomans said wind gusts were estimated around 65 mph in that area. Photo Courtesy: Lisa Moore
Wind takes down tree in Marble Falls just north of Sweet Berry Farm April 28, 2023. KXAN Chief Meteorologist David Yeomans said wind gusts were estimated around 65 mph in that area. Photo Courtesy: Lisa Moore

6:54 p.m.: The Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been canceled for Blanco, Burnet, Gillespie, Hays, Llano, Travis and Williamson counties. It continues for Bastrop, Caldwell, Fayette and Lee counties until 9 p.m.

6:36 p.m.: For the first time since 4:13 p.m., none of Travis County is under a Severe Thunderstorm Warning. Warnings continue for Bastrop, NE Caldwell, Fayette and Lee counties until 7:15 p.m.

KXAN viewer Katrina Conrad sent in this photo of mammatus clouds near Marble Falls.

Mammatus clouds near Marble Falls on April 28, 2023. (Courtesy Katrina S. Conrad)

6:25 p.m.: Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for Bastrop, NE Caldwell, Fayette, Lee and SE Travis counties until 7:15 p.m. Wind gusts up to 60 mph and quarter size hail are possible with this storm. This warning includes Bastrop, Smithville, Giddings, Lexington, Round Top, La Grange, Flatonia and Schulenburg.

KXAN viewer Roberto Napoles sent in his photo of the hail accumulation in northeast Austin:

Hail in northeast Austin near Samsung Blvd and Long Summer Drive April 28, 2023. Courtesy: Roberto Napoles

6:16 p.m.: Radar indications suggest hail up to ping pong ball size may be falling to the northeast of Bastrop, Meteorologist David Yeomans reports.

6:09 p.m.: The severe storm threat is shifting east and south of Austin. Severe Thunderstorm Warnings remain in effect for parts of Blanco, Caldwell, Hays, Lee, Travis and Williamson counties at this time.

KXAN viewer A. Mosier sent in these photos of the storms moving across downtown Austin:

Severe storms move across Austin on April 28, 2023. (Courtesy A. Mosier)
Severe storms move across Austin on April 28, 2023. (Courtesy A. Mosier)
Severe storms move across Austin on April 28, 2023. (Courtesy A. Mosier)
Severe storms move across Austin on April 28, 2023. (Courtesy A. Mosier)

6:01 p.m.: The Tornado Watch in Milam County has been canceled.

5:48 p.m.: Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for Bastrop, NE Caldwell, Lee, SE Travis and SE Williamson counties until 6:30 p.m. Wind gusts up to 60 mph and quarter size hail are possible with this storm. This warning includes south and east Austin, Del Vale, Cedar Creek, Bastrop, Elgin, Smithville, Giddings and Lexington.

A KXAN viewer sent in this photo of the hail accumulation in the Wells Branch area.

Hail accumulation in Wells Branch on April 28, 2023. (KXAN viewer photo)
Hail accumulation in Wells Branch on April 28, 2023. (KXAN viewer photo)

5:40 p.m.: Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for S Blanco, NW Caldwell, Hays and SW Travis counties until 6:30 p.m. Wind gusts up to 60 mph and golf ball size hail are possible with this storm. This warning includes Blanco, Dripping Springs, Buda, Kyle, San Marcos, Wimberley and Lockhart.

5:28 p.m.: Flood Advisory issued for Milam County until 8:30 p.m. Minor flooding is possible in low-lying and poor drainage areas.

5:25 p.m.: Radar indications suggest golf ball size hail is falling in northeast Austin, just north of US 183 and I-35.

5:17 p.m.: The National Weather Service reports wind gusts of 60-70 mph are now approaching Rockdale in Milam County. Strong winds are currently impacting Hwy 79 west of Rockdale.

5:14 p.m.: Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for Blanco, SE Gillespie and Hays counties until 5:45 p.m. Wind gusts up to 60 mph and quarter size hail are possible with this storm. This warning includes Blanco, Johnson City, Dripping Springs, Buda, Kyle, San Marcos and Wimberley.

5:11 p.m.: Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for Central Travis, SE Williamson counties until 5:45 p.m. Wind gusts up to 60 mph and ping pong ball size hail are possible with this storm. This warning includes Austin, Bee Cave, Pflugerville, Wells Branch, Jollyville, Round Rock, Hutto, Taylor and Thrall.

5:09 p.m.: Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for Milam County until 6:15 p.m. Wind gusts up to 60 mph and quarter size hail are possible with this storm. This warning includes Cameron, Rockdale and Thorndale.

5:08 p.m.: Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for NW Bastrop, NW Lee, SE Travis and SE Williamson counties until 6 p.m. Wind gusts up to 60 mph and ping pong ball size hail are possible with this storm. This warning includes Austin, Manor, Elgin and Lexington.

5:05 p.m.: Radar indications suggest golf ball size hail may now be falling in the Jollyville area. Stay inside if you can!

4:50 p.m.: The hail core is now moving in Georgetown and Round Rock. KXAN viewer Brien Aho sent in this timelapse of the storms moving across Liberty Hill.

4:48 p.m.: The Tornado Watch in Mason and San Saba counties has been canceled.

4:41 p.m.: Flood Advisory issued for parts of Blanco, Burnet, Hays, Llano, Travis and Williamson counties until 8:45 p.m. The National Weather Service says minor flooding is possible in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Some low-water crossings may become impassible. Remember, Turn Around, Don’t Drown! Never drive into a flooded area.

Storm clouds over Liberty Hill on April 28, 2023. (KXAN Photo/Kristen Currie)

4:35 p.m.: The National Weather Service has altered the Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Burnet, Llano and Williamson counties to say wind gusts up to 70 mph are now possible, along with quarter size hail. This warning remains in effect until 5:15 p.m.

4:31 p.m.: Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for Blanco, SE Gillespie and NW Hays counties until 5:15 p.m. Wind gusts up to 60 mph and quarter size hail are possible with this storm. This warning includes Stonewall, Blanco, Johnson City and Dripping Springs.

4:29 p.m.: Radar indications suggest hail up to the size of golf balls is moving through parts of Williamson County, approaching the Jarrell area. Winds up to 60 mph are also possible.

4:20 p.m.: Here’s how the storm looked moving through the Lampasas area earlier. Video courtesy Vicki Barber.

4:13 p.m.: Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for S Burnet, Travis and Williamson counties until 5:15 p.m. Wind gusts up to 60 mph and quarter size hail are possible with this storm. This warning includes north and west Austin, Pflugerville, Round Rock, Cedar Park, Leander, Georgetown, Liberty Hill, Florence, Jarrell Taylor and Marble Falls.

Mammatus clouds over Cedar Park on April 28, 2023. (KXAN Viewer Photo)
Mammatus clouds over Cedar Park on April 28, 2023. (KXAN Viewer Photo)

4:12 p.m.: Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for Milam County until 5:15 p.m. Wind gusts up to 60 mph and quarter size hail are possible with this storm. This warning includes Cameron, Rockdale and Thorndale.

4:04 p.m.: Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for Blanco, SW Burnet, Gillespie and SE Llano counties until 4:45 p.m. Wind gusts up to 60 mph and quarter size hail are possible with this storm. This warning includes Fredericksburg, Blanco, Johnson City and Marble Falls.

KXAN viewer Madison Rygaard sent in these photos of the hail in Burnet:

Hail in Burnet on April 28, 2023. (Courtesy Madison Rygaard)
Hail in Burnet on April 28, 2023. (Courtesy Madison Rygaard)
Hail in Burnet on April 28, 2023. (Courtesy Madison Rygaard)
Hail in Burnet on April 28, 2023. (Courtesy Madison Rygaard)
Hail in Burnet on April 28, 2023. (Courtesy Madison Rygaard)
Hail in Burnet on April 28, 2023. (Courtesy Madison Rygaard)

3:58p.m.: Wind gusts up to 70 mph are now possible in the severe storm in Burnet, Llano and Williamson counties. The National Weather Service has dropped the potential hail size to half dollar. The Severe Thunderstorm Warning remains in effect until 4:30 p.m.

Line of storms transitioning down from hail and into a higher wind threat as these storms arrive from the west-northwest.

3:51 p.m.: The Tornado Watch has been canceled for Lampasas County.

3:27 p.m.: The National Weather Service has altered the Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Burnet, Llano and Williamson counties to say hail up to golf ball size is possible. The warning remains in effect until 4:30 p.m.

Ping pong to golf ball size hail possible in the communities listed at the times listed. Line of storms eventually heading toward Austin.

3:22 p.m.: Radar indications suggest ping pong or golf ball sized hail may be falling over the Colorado River on the Llano/Burnet county line, according to Meteorologist David Yeomans.

3:18 p.m.:  Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for Burnet, Llano and NW Williamson counties until 4:30 p.m. Wind gusts up to 60 mph and quarter size hail are possible with this storm. This warning includes Llano, Kingsland, Buchanan Dam, Burnet, Briggs, Liberty Hill, Florence and Jarrell.

3:15 p.m.: Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for SE Lampasas County until 4:15 p.m. Wind gusts up to 60 mph and quarter size hail are possible with this storm. This warning includes Kempner.

2:30 p.m.: Storms are starting to fire in the Hill Country. A KXAN viewer sent in this photo of clouds building in Briggs.

Clouds brewing in Briggs on April 28, 2023. (KXAN Viewer Photo)

2:20 p.m.: A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for the entire KXAN viewing area until 9 p.m.

1:52 p.m.: The first local Severe Thunderstorm Warning of the day has been issued for northern Lampasas County until 2:45 p.m. Wind gusts up to 60 mph and half dollar size hail is possible with this storm.

1:15 p.m.: A Tornado Watch has been issued for Lampasas, Mason, Milam and San Saba counties until 8 p.m.

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