Austin residents should keep umbrellas close by as storm chances increase starting midweek, according to local forecasts. The National Weather Service reports that today's weather will remain partly sunny with highs hitting the mid-80s, and a south wind moving at a leisurely 5 to 10 mph. However, it's not all clear skies—expect a twist in conditions with a low around 71 tonight and clouds rolling in, carrying a southeast wind of similar speed, as reported by the National Weather Service.

A few showers and storms today, then better chances for Wednesday through Sunday. Isolated strong to severe storms and locally heavy rains are possible Wednesday and Thursday. Above normal temperatures continue. pic.twitter.com/lirXziV7Vy

— NWS Austin/San Antonio (@NWSSanAntonio) April 30, 2024

Wednesday heralds erratic weather with a 50 percent likelihood of precipitation, including possible showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m., following a patchy morning fog, as per the National Weather Service. The forecast anticipates, some new rainfall amounts to measure between a tenth and a quarter of an inch—though bouts of thunderstorms might intensify those figures.

According to KXAN, the city could face isolated strong to severe storms and localized flooding late Wednesday into early Thursday. The potential for disruptive weather patterns does not end midweek, but persists through the weekend with intermittent storm chances. Austin's weather narrative comprises spotty, to scattered storms almost each day until Sunday, ensuring the rain gear will get ample use.

The unsettled wet weather is indicative of a broader pattern of clusters of storms originating to the west, congealing, then streaming over the area during nighttime. While Friday sees a reduced 20 percent chance of storms after the afternoon, the moist and muggy conditions hang around. The forecast is again tumultuous with Sunday bringing a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms amidst mostly cloudy skies, as cited by the National Weather Service.