Austin's weather remains steadfast in its refusal to dip below the sweltering low to mid-90s, even as a scant few clouds dared to pass over Central Texas yesterday. According to the National Weather Service, today's temperatures are expected to anchor near 94 degrees, nudging northeast winds to nestle around 5 mph come the afternoon. The clear night skies will likely usher in a low around 70.
As the days march on, a semblance of relief may come as humidity levels, which will plummet to the 30s this afternoon, find their way to an even drier 20s by tomorrow afternoon. "A weak frontal boundary slips in Tuesday to reinforce northeast winds AND lower dew points to the 40s especially Wednesday and Thursday," reported KXAN. However, this scant shift in air may do little to disrupt the ongoing dry spell. The Climate Prediction Center forecasts an even drier period for Central Texas from the 13th through the 19th, extending what is already 30 days without measurable precipitation at Camp Mabry.
The Gulf's waters stir with activity as Tropical Storm Milton has rapidly ascended the ranks, starting as an area of low pressure and gaining strength to a tropical storm status by early Saturday. However, Texas will see no reprieve from this storm as it is expected to burgeon into a hurricane and veer toward Florida, with significant impacts predicted for the Sunshine State's west coast. KXAN notes, "Rain totals of 5 to 8″ are forecast with localized totals reaching one foot," although Florida's west coast remains clear of any Watches/Warnings for now.
Concerning the broader Atlantic, two more hurricanes, Kirk and Leslie, appear to have spared the states any direct impact. The region's recent hurricanes have been remiss of the consequence on Texas' already parched lands, as confirmed by weather experts who regard the current state of affairs with a weary eye on the sky.
