Residents of Austin can expect a partly sunny day today before it gradually clears up, with a high around 73 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. This evening should bring clear skies with a calm wind, as temperatures drop to a low near 52.
Looking ahead to Wednesday, the forecast promises sunny skies with a high approaching 79 degrees and a light east southeast wind, the warmth offering a gentle reprieve before a possible change is on the horizon, come Thursday forecasters are predicting a 60 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon, which suggests bringing an umbrella might be a wise choice for anyone planning to venture outdoors on that day.
The potential for wet weather isn't confined to Thursday; the chance of showers and thunderstorms continues into the weekend with a 50 percent chance both on Friday during the day and Friday night, with Thursday night seeing a slightly lower probability at 40 percent. Winds could pick up on Friday as well, with gusts as high as 20 mph as the day progresses.
Climbing out of the wet spell, Saturday's outlook is mostly sunny with a high around 72, which is consistent with Sunday's sunny high of 77, veterans planning outdoor activities for Veterans Day should experience mostly sunny conditions with a high near 80—a streak of fair weather inviting us all to look forward, just a little.
