It depends on how far inland this storm goes. They are saying it may hover around the coastline and then go back out, and then re-enter near Tx/La border.
If that is the case, Austin will get some rain and will probably be fine.
However, watch the weather if they change their predictions, and if it looks to be heading north rather than hanging out near the coast, get stocked up on water, batteries for flashlights (or have camping equipment on hand), non-perishable foods, money just in case there is loss of electricity and cards don’t work, and have gas for your car just in case you need to evacuate to even higher ground.
If the hurricane does what they are currently predicting, then Austin will be fine, but Houston will get lots and lots and lots of rain, then will flood, then we will be without electricity for numerous days, and I’ll be doing a lot of grilling.
As a native Texan and resident NW of Houston I have been through this drill multiple of times but all the storms are different. So I’ve stocked up on money, gas, water, food, propane for the grill, and gas for my generator. If we escape the predicted possibilities, then no big deal. However, if we get the dirty side as they are predicting and lose electricity, then hopefully we are prepared.
Remembering past storms I’m hoping I’ve prepared enough.
After Hurricane Ike (2008), which was a direct Galveston hit. The whole Houston/Galveston area was without electricity for weeks, our area in NW Harris County was without electricity 2 weeks, while some people further inland were without electricity for 3 weeks. Food, gas, and water became scarce commodities and even though I had stocked up I had not anticipated 2 weeks without electricity so not only did my supplies begin to run out but store shelves were empty and I couldn’t replenish. I was thankful we had the foresight to buy a generator which gave us some measure of relief from heat with fans and it kept the things in my refrigerator cool enough so they didn’t go bad; without it those 2 weeks would have been an absolute nightmare.
With TS Allison (2001) (also a direct hit) we only lost electricity for a day but because it stalled and dumped water over the area then Houston flooded.
Hope this helps. Keep your feet dry and your boat ready!
We were without power for THREE weeks, after Ike.
Thus, the reason for our YUGE generator purchase, not long after.
I live in Cypress.