Kristen Currie
Coverage of Kristen Currie in the Nexus archive.
- Low rain chance, lower humidity this weekend
July ends with hot and humid conditions, but August begins with lower humidity and a reduced chance of rain, offering relief from the heat. Meteorologist Kristen Currie notes this shift as a welcome change.
- Sticky heat leading up to weak cold front
The end-of-July forecast highlights persistent heat and humidity, with a weak cold front approaching. Meteorologist Kristen Currie notes the weather pattern is typical for this time of year.
- Hot, humid & sunny through midweek
Today will be hot, humid, and sunny. Meteorologist Kristen Currie provided this forecast.
- Several days at or above 100-degrees this week
This week's weather includes several days at or above 100-degrees, part of the dog days of summer, with minimal rainfall as reported by Meteorologist Kristen Currie.
- Morning drizzle fades, hot afternoon sunshine returns
Tropical Storm Bertha has dissipated into a remnant low, causing morning drizzle and gusty afternoon winds before fading. Meteorologist Kristen Currie reported these weather changes.
- Hot and humid locally, Tropical Storm Bertha nears Texas
Wednesday was the hottest day of 2026 in Austin with a high of 103°, and today's afternoon highs are returning to triple digits. Tropical Storm Bertha is approaching Texas. Meteorologist Kristen Currie provided the forecast.
- Kristen's Classroom: What is the "cone of uncertainty"?
The 'cone of uncertainty' is an important tool in hurricane forecasting and messaging, but often misunderstood. Meteorologist Kristen Currie explains the concept in the episode 'Kristen's Classroom'.
- Dangerous heat with "feels like" temps up to 110-degrees
Today is expected to be the hottest day of 2026 so far, with dangerous heat and heat index values reaching up to 110-degrees. Meteorologist Kristen Currie described the conditions as brutal due to the combination of temperatures and heat index.
- At or above 100-degrees next few days
The upcoming days will see temperatures at or above 100 degrees, despite recent heavy rain and cooler weather. Meteorologist Kristen Currie notes this as a reminder that it is still July and hot weather is expected.
- Seasonable heat and humidity all week
Seasonable weather with heat and humidity is expected for the next several days. Meteorologist Kristen Currie highlights this as the main weather story for the week.
- River flood concerns continue, but heavy rain threat ending
Heavy rain and flash flooding threats have subsided, but concerns remain about elevated river levels and water flows during the transition out of a 3-day flood event. Meteorologist Kristen Currie highlights ongoing risks despite reduced immediate danger.
- Flood risk continues as heavy rain redevelops
Heavy rain continues to redevelop over parts of Central Texas this morning, increasing flood risk. Meteorologist Kristen Currie reported the ongoing weather conditions.
- Heavy rain likely at times, flash flood risk increasing
Heavy rain is likely to cause localized flash flooding, with the risk increasing through Thursday. Meteorologist Kristen Currie provided the warning.
- Kristen's Classroom: Austin's 100-degree days
Meteorologist Kristen Currie analyzes Austin's average first, last, and total number of triple-digit days in an episode of 'Kristen's Classroom.' The article focuses on weather data related to 100-degree temperatures in the city.
- Hot, humid and mainly dry through Fourth of July
The hot and humid weather is expected to continue through the Fourth of July weekend and persist for the next few months, according to Meteorologist Kristen Currie.
- Kristen's Classroom: What gives fireworks their colors
Meteorologist Kristen Currie explains the science behind fireworks' colors in a segment titled 'Kristen's Classroom' as part of America's 250th birthday celebrations.
- Little change in weather as heat rolls on
Heat and humidity are expected to persist into July as temperatures remain high. Meteorologist Kristen Currie highlights this as the main weather story for the transition from June to July.
- Scattered storms, flood risk amid high heat indices
Scattered storms are expected today, offering a brief cooldown amid returning triple-digit heat indices. Flood risk is also present due to the storms.
- Heat index values near or above 110-degrees today
Heat index values in Central Texas are near or above 110-degrees today, with meteorologist Kristen Currie describing the conditions as a harsh reminder of brutal summer heat and humidity.
- Tropical low brings more rain to parts of Central Texas
A tropical low is expected to bring scattered showers, including potential tropical downpours, to parts of Central Texas, particularly areas along and east of I-35. Meteorologist Kristen Currie provided the forecast.
- Flash Flood Warnings in effect for parts of Austin-metro
Flash Flood Warnings are active in parts of Austin-metro due to heavy rain causing localized flooding in Central Texas this morning, as reported by meteorologist Kristen Currie.