Austin residents should brace themselves for a wet Friday as rain douses the city, according to the National Weather Service. Showers and potentially a thunderstorm are expected to kick in after noon, with an impressive 80% chance of precipitation. The downpour could accumulate between a half and three-quarters of an inch of rain, providing some much-needed moisture to the parched Texas soil.
Despite the dreary outlook for today, the weekend promises a meteorological turnaround. "Today will hold our best chance of rain for the week before sunshine and drier skies take over for the weekend," stated a report from KXAN. Following the precipitation, Austinites can look forward to a sunny Saturday with a high near 64 degrees and a continued clear sky into the night.
As the wet weather makes its exit, gusts might reach up to 20 mph, but that won't dampen the spirits of locals eager for a break in the gray sky. Sunday continues the sunny streak, taunting a nearly perfect 69 degrees and encouraging anyone with the means to indulge in outdoor activities before another workweek begins.
Tonight, however, there is a slight chance for more showers and thunderstorms before the skies clear. The temperature will dip to a cooler 47 degrees as the cold front ushered in by a strong Pacific storm begins to settle. Monday will greet with a sunny disposition, holding firm around 65 degrees, marking a pristine start to the new week, with Tuesday following close behind, albeit under mostly cloudy skies.
Looking ahead to the midweek, Wednesday is partly sunny with a forecasted high of 71 degrees. In contrast, Thursday brings back a 20 percent chance of showers, but Austinites can rest assured that cloud cover will keep the temperatures at a comfortable 71. The city's weather roller coaster appears to be all part and parcel of living in the heart of Texas.
