Another cold front is on the way, along with high rain chances for Monday. As of Sunday afternoon, the cold front was located across the Texas Panhandle and steadily moving southeast. As the front gets near Abilene late this evening, we should see thunderstorms blossom in this area. Those storms should intensify, and a few could become severe as the track into the northern Hill Country overnight, then into Austin tomorrow morning. The Storm Prediction Center has highlighted areas north and west of Austin as being in a slight risk for severe weather late tonight and into the early hours of Monday.

There is a slight risk that a few storms may produce large hail and damaging winds. Austin remains on the southern edge of the risk area... and a weather watch could be posted for part of our area.

We are also expecting some widespread rain with the front, especially through the first half of the day on Monday when some of it could be heavy. Rainfall forecasts indicate widespread one inch totals across the Austin area, with a few spots picking up as much as two inches! Since the ground is still wet from last week's rain, a flash flood watch has been posted for Central Texas until 7pm Monday.

Finally, cooler weather is also in the mix for Monday. It appears that we will start the day in the mid 60s, but as the front moves through after sunrise, temps will begin falling into the 50s through the afternoon! The rain should taper off Monday evening. So, count on a stormy, wet, and chilly day! Grab the jackets and umbrellas... and leave for work and school a little extra early Monday morning! Be sure to check out the FOX 7 News Edge beginning at 5am and Zack will have the very latest on our weather situation!

Scott Prinsen