Austin Enjoying Mild Temps This Weekend, But Windy Days Ahead Raise Fire Risks

As the weekend kicks off, Austin locals can bask in the return of sunny skies and mild temperatures. The National Weather Service reports a high of 62 degrees today with light winds shifting directions in the afternoon.

However, the pleasant weather is not set to last. According to an outlook by the National Weather Service, gusty winds and low humidity will set the stage for elevated fire weather conditions across some areas, including the southern Edwards Plateau and Rio Grande, this Saturday afternoon.

Going into Sunday, locals can expect mostly sunny conditions with highs peaking around 63 degrees. It will get windy, with KXAN noting southeast winds could gust near 20 mph in the afternoon. The risk of hazardous weather persists into the week, with a forecast including thunderstorms and showers starting late Sunday into Monday.

The KXAN weather team anticipates gusts reaching 35 to 45 mph as a cold front passes through Monday night, drying out the air considerably by Tuesday. Amidst this shift, locals should be wary of potential flying debris and, the likelihood of elevated, to critical fire weather conditions.

Rain and storms on Monday present a 60 percent chance of precipitation, though rainfall amounts are predicted to remain modest. As the week progresses, Wednesday morning temperatures are expected to drop to the lower 30s following the front's passage, offering cooler respite after the blustery start to the week.