UpdatedThu, Apr 15, 2021 at 2:42 pm CT Reply The storms will push through between 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. into the Austin region bringing possible strong to damaging wind gusts, large hail and some rain showers, according to the National Weather Service San Antonio/Austin. (Shutterstock) AUSTIN, TX — Strong to severe thunderstorms are expected to make its way to the Austin Metro area Thursday afternoon. The storms will push through between 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. into the Austin region bringing possible strong to damaging wind gusts, large hail and some rain showers, according to the National Weather Service San Antonio/Austin.