Austin residents are in for a mixed bag of weather conditions as we approach the weekend. On Friday, showers and storms are expected to form, primarily isolated and scattered in nature, with temperatures starting in the mid to low 70s, as reported by KXAN. However, these conditions are slated to intensify going into the afternoon. While showers and thunderstorms have a 40% chance of occurring mainly post 1 pm today, the likelihood of precipitation jumps to a 50% chance both on Saturday and Sunday, with partly sunny skies accompanying high temperatures hovering in the upper 80s, as detailed by the National Weather Service.
The anticipated rainfall through the end of the weekend could offer a brief hiatus from the common dry spells, with the exception possibly fetching less than a quarter inch west of I-35 – but higher amounts are forecasted for eastern counties. KXAN notes that despite the irregular showers, flash flooding remains a possibility, particularly in the case of slower-moving storms.
As we head into the upcoming week, Austinites can expect a shift in the weather pattern. The forecast promises a return of hotter and drier conditions, with Monday setting the stage with a mostly sunny sky and highs nearing 93 degrees, said the National Weather Service. By mid-week, temperatures are projected to escalate, potentially reaching up to 97 degrees by Thursday. Accompanying this uptick in heat is an increase in humidity, which could amplify the heat index to make it feel akin to the fabled triple-digit territory once again.
In light of the impending weather changes, weekend plans may need to involve some flexibility. With scattered thunderstorms on the horizon until Sunday night, KXAN warns locals to stay prepared and keep umbrellas close at hand. After the storm clouds have cleared, however, folks can look forward to embracing a sunny beginning to their week, although with higher humidity that could sway the feels-like temperatures into a more abrasive state of warmth.
