With Texas in the grip of unpredictable weather, Austin residents can expect a wet and stormy week ahead. According to the National Weather Service, today's weather includes showers and potentially a thunderstorm before 1 pm followed by more rain later in the day, with new rainfall amounts between half and three-quarters of an inch possible, before conditions mellow out tonight. A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms lingers before 7 pm, giving way to mostly cloudy skies with a low of around 67.

Steering into Monday, forecast details suggest a patchy fog lifting to make way for increasing sunshine, and temperatures soaring to the upper 80s. However, showers and thunderstorms are set to make a comeback starting Tuesday with a 30 percent chance after 1 pm, promising a partly sunny day that climbs to a high near 86. Winds are expected to pick up, occasionally gusting as high as 25 mph.

Meanwhile, local news outlet KXAN warns of current weather hazards. KXAN reported a Flood Advisory in effect until 10:15 for Hays, Travis, and Williamson Counties due to heavy rain causing minor flooding. The storm system that rolled in the early morning has weakened, but still threatens with cloud-to-ground lightning, although fortunately no hail was reported.

As the week progresses, the blend of clouds and sun persists with temperatures moderating slightly. The chance for showers and storms remains a constant companion to Austinites from Tuesday through Saturday. KXAN's forecast anticipates accumulations of 1” to 2+” of rainfall eastward from the eastern Hill Country, with around .50" to 1.00" projected for the rest of the Hill Country through Saturday night. The weekend ushers in partly sunny conditions with highs inching towards the lower 80s.