Austin is a pretty stable place in which to live. No, Im not referring to the economy, but weather and geology. No Im not a meteorologist or geologist, but I do have some observation after having lived in the area for 18 years.
The weather in Austin can be a bit toasty in the summer, but compared to many places in the U.S. it really is pretty nice. We are far enough from the Gulf so that if any tropical systems push this far inland, it is mainly a rain and wind event for us.
Austin technically is below the southern end of Tornado Alley. The majority of severe weather we get is wind, hail and flash flooding. I can remember tornados coming through the Austin area, but rarely have they been major damage producers. Hail storms can hit at any time, but I can remember only two or three that have produced a lot of damage and that has been localized.
Heat, cold and humidityThis is where things get interesting. Winters are pretty mild, but I have seen some crazy things. Snow usually isnt an issue, but we have had some ice storms. I can remember probably 5 times in the 18 years I have been here that the temperature didnt rise above the freezing point for...