Austin residents are set for a mixed bag of weather conditions in the coming week, according to recent forecasts. Today will bring sunny skies with a high near 86 degrees and breezy conditions, including possible gusts reaching up to 20 mph. Cloud coverage is expected to increase tonight, with lows around 60 degrees, maintaining similar wind speeds, as reported by the National Weather Service.
Warm and breezy conditions are forecast today with some high clouds rolling in this afternoon. Cloud cover increases this weekend with chances for showers and storms early next week. #txwx pic.twitter.com/3LJy3QjADR
— NWS Austin/San Antonio (@NWSSanAntonio) April 5, 2024
Meanwhile, possible severe storms loom on Austin's horizon for early next week, as noted by KXAN. A cold front arriving late Saturday into Sunday is projected to bring some showers and storms, though significant rainfall is unlikely. Sunday should mostly remain dry with warmer weather, providing a brief intermission from the wet outlook.
The forecast for Monday might dampen plans for visitors in town to witness the total solar eclipse. A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms rolling in post 1 pm amidst mostly cloudy skies, making optimal viewing conditions uncertain, as per the National Weather Service.
According to KXAN, there is a heightened risk of strong to severe storms on both Monday and Tuesday, urging locals and visitors alike to stay updated with the latest weather information.
The rest of the week should see a drop in temperatures with chances of showers persisting through Wednesday before conditions clear up, leading to a sunny Thursday with highs in the mid-70s, as stated by the National Weather Service.
