After a bout of overnight thunderstorms left many in Austin grappling with power outages, residents can expect the weather to settle down a bit today. According to a KXAN report, while the city saw gusty winds reaching over 50 mph, the storms brought much-needed rain without significant damage. The forecast calls for a mix of clouds and sun, and although isolated storms may pop up, the threat of severe weather appears to be minimal.
Near to slightly above average daytime high temperatures are expected today under mainly partly cloudy skies. A couple of showers or storms will be possible. May see a cell or two try to become strong to severe with strong winds as the primary hazard. #txwx pic.twitter.com/BeN9nVGiNI
— NWS Austin/San Antonio (@NWSSanAntonio) May 29, 2024
For those looking to plan ahead, there's a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms later this afternoon, as detailed by the National Weather Service. The high is expected to hover near 90 degrees with a gentle east southeast breeze wafting through. As the evening rolls in, storm chances will drop, but not completely disappear before 7 pm. The calmer conditions offer an interlude to a week where storm risks persist.
The storm chances remain in the forecast before declining into early next week. Storms may occasionally become strong to severe with locally heavy rainfall also possible. Temperatures are to increase into next week. Heat indices may become increasingly hazardous early week. #txwx pic.twitter.com/tdwwpkn5XK
— NWS Austin/San Antonio (@NWSSanAntonio) May 29, 2024
Thursday and Friday will bring their opportunities for rain, with both days seeing a 30 to 40 percent chance of thunderstorms. "More storms are expected Thursday and Friday, each day carrying its own severe risk," as per KXAN. The weather on these days is predicted to include high temperatures again pushing into the lower nineties. Residents should remain vigilant and prepared for quick changes in weather conditions.
Austin's weekend weather is shaping up to be slightly less tempestuous, with a 20 percent chance of showers on Saturday, as reported by the National Weather Service. For Sunday, partly sunny skies are likely to grace the city, accompanied by a daytime high flirting with the lower nineties. Gradual warming continues into early next week, with forecasts indicating highs in the mid-nineties.
