The sunny skies dominate the forecast for Austin, with the National Weather Service predicting clear weather and temperatures reaching into the low 90s. The city will see a high near 92 today, with calm winds shifting to become south southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon, according to the latest update.
This warmth is slated to continue into night, with tonight's low only dipping around 66 degrees, accompanied by a soft south wind. The pattern of patchy morning fog before 8 am on Thursday segues into more sun, maintaining highs in the 90s, a deviation from the seasonal average of 80 degrees. As reported by KXAN, early morning skies may start partly cloudy leading to full afternoon sunshine, with humidity expected to decrease throughout the day. An early visit from autumnal coolness appears unforthcoming.
Texas remains in the grips of a moderate drought, with Travis County among the affected areas. October's rainfall has scarcely surpassed a mere 0.01″ at Camp Mabry, and the state of Texas reports that over 55% of its land is struggling with drought conditions. These updates land in our laps every Thursday at 7:30 a.m. when the drought monitor is refreshed, painting the thirsty picture across the state's canvas. The Climate Prediction Center hints towards a change, forecasting a potentially wetter period between October 31 and November 6th, offering a sliver of hope for a parched landscape.
Despite the current absence of significant rain projections for the Austin area through the end of the month, residents remain vigilant for any updates. The ongoing drought brings heightened awareness to water usage and conservation efforts within communities, as they look forward to the promise of a wetter start to November. Get the latest on potential rainfall and tropical updates through regularly scheduled forecasts and bulletins.
