Austin residents can expect a mix of slight showers and potential thunderstorms today, with weather forecasts suggesting an uptick in severe weather over the coming days. According to the National Weather Service, there's a slight chance of showers between 1 pm and 4 pm today, followed by a possibility of showers and thunderstorms after 4 pm. The likelihood of precipitation sits at a modest 20 percent, but the skies will stay mostly cloudy, with gusts reaching speeds as high as 25 mph.
The weather pattern is scheduled to intensify on Friday with a more considerable chance of showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 4 pm, then a likely recurrence after 4 pm, maintaining a 70 percent chance of rain. The various forecasts predict some of these storms may be severe, with new rainfall potentially adding up to three-quarters of an inch.
Scattered severe storms are possible on Friday. There are multiple rounds of shower and storm chances over the weekend, producing pockets of heavy rainfall and isolated strong storms. Temperatures will also become cooler over the weekend and into early next week. pic.twitter.com/e4gsqfkLrP
— NWS Austin/San Antonio (@NWSSanAntonio) March 14, 2024
In a shift towards more tumultuous conditions, KXAN reports an increase in the risk of severe storms on the horizon for Austin and the potential for localized flash flooding due to 1″ to 2.5″ of rain. "Better dynamics for severe weather will be north of our area," KXAN notes, while also flagging a "low severe risk" that still exists in northern counties.
By Friday night, the choppy weather is expected to persist, with a 60 percent chance of showers and severe thunderstorms, primarily before 7 pm. The forecast for Saturday also suggests a continued chance of rain, adding up to a 70 percent probability later in the day.
As the weekend winds down, Sunday offers a slightly better outlook but still prepares residents for possible showers and thunderstorms before 1 pm. The upcoming week begins with a moderately drier spell, with partly sunny skies on Monday and only a 20 percent chance of showers by Tuesday.
