The city of Austin is set to continue its streak of clear skies and unseasonably warm weather, with forecasts predicting no relief in sight from the near-record October heat. According to the National Weather Service, today's weather is expected to shake off the morning's patchy fog and become mostly sunny, with highs climbing to around 89 degrees. A calm wind will shift south at a gentle 5 mph in the afternoon, ushering in a series of warm days to follow.
Mostly cloudy skies from low clouds and patchy fog this morning disperse to mostly sunny skies this afternoon. Temperatures stay above average from the mid 80s to the low 90s. Lots of sunshine and well above average temperatures persist the next 5 days. No rain is expected. #txwx pic.twitter.com/z0i1FpxA8x
— NWS Austin/San Antonio (@NWSSanAntonio) October 22, 2024
As we approach the end of the month, the high pressure system holding firm above Texas is steering the storm track away from the area, ensuring that the skies over Austin remain clear. As reported by KXAN, "High pressure will keep the storm track locked to our north and leave most of Texas dry for the next 7 days." Meanwhile, the city is experiencing temperatures "close to 10° warmer than normal," a serious concern for a region already facing a significant rain deficit.
Since the beginning of September, Camp Mabry in Austin has only recorded a paltry 0.38 inches of rainfall. This continues a troubling dry spell for Travis County, which, like much of the surrounding area is under a burn ban and classified as experiencing moderate drought conditions. KXAN stated, "There are no expected rain makers in the next 7 days."
