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Weather experts share knowledge at WeatherFest

Weather experts and fans came together Saturday as part of WeatherFest, hosted by YNN at the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum. They shared knowledge and their passion for weather as the experts showed their tricks to track the skies.

02/25/2012 02:52 PM

New radar technology facilitates more precise forecasting

Severe weather season is just around the corner. South-Central Texas typically sees strong storms from April through June, but this year, meteorologists will have new technology to issue more accurate and timely warnings.

02/24/2012 04:11 PM

Flooding

Flooding poses one of the greatest weather-related threats to Austin and its surrounding area. Learn more about how flooding happens and what to do in case of an emergency in this "Storm Week" special.

Flood Safety Awareness: The danger of flash floods

It's Flood Safety Awareness Week here in Central Texas. To help keep you safe during times of heavy rains and flooding, our Mary Wasson spoke with Battalion Chief Palmer Buck with the Austin Fire Department about the dangers of flash flooding and how to stay out of harm's way.

Flood Safety Awareness: New technology helps protect against flood hazards

Crews at the Austin Emergency Operations Center use virtual rain gauges to protect against flash flooding. YNN’s Chief Meteorologist Burton Fitzsimmons talks more about how the crew and equipment work.

Flood Safety Awareness: Floodplain and flood insurance

Rich Segal talks with Lynne Lightsey of the City of Austin Watershed Protection Department. Lynne defines what a floodplain is, talks about how people can find out if they are living in or near a floodplain, stresses that flooding is not covered in a basic homeowner's insurance policy and tells people how the Watershed Protection Department can assist local citizens.