Heat stress16
Forecast high around 70°F in the next 24 hours.
Travis COUNTY YARD REPORT
Austin yard conditions
Current conditions are relatively forgiving by Central Texas standards.
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46Yard Stress
Tree stress50
D2 Severe Drought
Water need49
Check the soil first.
Mosquito potential43
Weather-based potential; not a disease-risk score.
Planting conditions60
Higher scores mean a more forgiving establishment window.
Rain chance0
Maximum hourly precipitation probability in the next 24 hours.
WHAT TO DO
Check the soil first.
Conditions are mixed. Established landscapes may be fine, while shallow-rooted or newly planted areas may need attention.
Austin WaterConservation Stage
Residential automatic/manual irrigation is limited to one designated day per week under the current Conservation Stage rules.
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Where Austin ranks right now
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