Confidence increasing in scattered severe storms developing during evening rush hour

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for Mason and San Saba counties until 9 p.m. A Tornado Watch will likely be issued shortly for much of Central Texas including Austin. This means the ingredients are in place for potential severe storms and tornadoes between 4-9 p.m. this evening.As sunshine breaks out from the morning clouds and temperatures heat to and above 90 degrees, the "cap" in the atmosphere will likely break leading to rapidly-developing, scattered severe th