Austin residents should prepare to navigate a mix of severe weather conditions today as forecasters anticipate a day of unpredictable skies and rainfall. According to the National Weather Service, the city faces a 30% chance of showers, with the potential for thunderstorms to develop in the afternoon hours. Some of these storms may turn severe, bringing an increased risk of heavy downpours and gusty winds.
Strong storms are expected to develop this evening, with a low chance for them to turn severe. Large hail and damaging winds are the main threat, with heavy rainfall that could lead to minor flooding also in the forecast. pic.twitter.com/3POlIFAOMp
— NWS Austin/San Antonio (@NWSSanAntonio) November 4, 2024
The National Weather Service reports that the overcast morning will, over time, give way to mostly sunny conditions, with a high near 85 degrees. Austinites should be wary of the south wind which is expected to shift at 10 to 15 mph, capable of sudden gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tonight, the forecast indicates an 80% chance of showers and thunderstorms, persisting mainly before 3 a.m. The expected low will drop to around 61 with the south wind transitioning to a north breeze in the evening. Wind gusts could still reach up to 20 mph, and the anticipated rainfall could measure between three-quarters and one inch in some places.
Looking ahead to Tuesday, the likelihood of showers and thunderstorms drops to a 20 percent chance before noon. The clouds should then begin to disperse, leaving behind clear skies with a high near 74 degrees. The north-northwest wind will characterize a calmer atmosphere around 5 mph. Residents can expect similar conditions on Tuesday night with clear skies and a low temperature of around 53 degrees.
As the week progresses, the weather in Austin seems set to stabilize. Wednesday will bring sunny skies and a high near 78, while Thursday's forecast features a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. The week rounds out with a 30 percent chance of rain on Friday and mostly sunny conditions on the weekend.
