Residents of Austin should keep their umbrellas handy this afternoon as forecasters predict a wave of scattered thunderstorms that could hit the area. There's a 30 percent chance of showers and storms, particularly after 4 p.m. today. The quick-moving storm system is expected to bring in spotty storms from the West Texas dryline, primarily affecting the region later in the day, according to the National Weather Service.
Today will be partly to mostly cloudy with a chance for t-storms except northwest where there will be near critical fire weather conditions. Dry and warmer for the weekend. pic.twitter.com/3UMbac75CW
— NWS Austin/San Antonio (@NWSSanAntonio) March 27, 2024
Before these scattered storms roll in, there might be light showers before 1 p.m., followed by gradual clearing with a high near 71 degrees. However, the chance of precipitation remains at 30 percent. The south wind will be starting light and variable in the morning before ramping up to 5 to 10 mph. In the evening, the forecast is slightly better, with a 30 percent chance of rain mainly before 7 p.m. and then an expected transition to mostly clear skies with a low of around 46 degrees, as per the National Weather Service.
The local news outlet reports that while early afternoon may bring a few showers, there's a greater likelihood of more significant storms between 3 p.m. and 8 p.m., especially near the Hill Country area and east towards Austin-Metro. While there is a low risk of severe storms capable of strong winds and large hail, the majority of the storms are not anticipated to hit this extreme, as reported by KXAN.
The rest of the week, post-storms, seems to promise more stable weather. Forecasts for Thursday show sunny conditions with a high near 78 degrees, followed by mostly sunny skies on Friday and a high nearing 80 degrees, as cited by the National Weather Service. Weekend weather appears warm and humid, with Easter Sunday expecting a mostly cloudy morning and clearer afternoon, with temperatures perfect for the holiday egg hunts. Looking ahead to next Monday, the day should remain largely dry, although a few showers might pop up in the evening leading into Tuesday.
