Austin residents should keep umbrellas close at hand with a series of unsettled weather patterns rolling through this week, according to the National Weather Service. Today's forecast predicts overcast skies with a high near 83 degrees, accompanied by a 30% chance of showers and possibly thunderstorms developing after 1 pm. A mix of cloud cover and sunshine is expected throughout the week with intermittent opportunities for rain.
The weather for tonight doesn't stray far from today's pattern, introducing a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms rolling in after 1 am. The low for the evening is estimated to hover around a muggy 72 degrees. Gusts of wind, originating from the south southeast, may reach as high to split carefully laid plans, with bursts upwards of 25 mph. Austinites venturing out tonight should prepare for potentially gusty conditions along with the 30% possibility of precipitation.
As the weekend progresses, Sunday mirrors today’s conditions with partial sun and an increased high of 88 degrees, keeping in theme the 30% chance of rain and thunderstorms after 10 am. The following night continues the trend with similar odds for showers and gusty winds. Going into the week, a notable shift occurs on Monday with the likelihood of precipitation rising sharply to 70%, advising residents to ready for probable wet weather.
Monday's forecast marks a crescendo in this wet symphony, with showers and thunderstorms highly likely in the afternoon. Daytime highs are expected to peak near 86 degrees with winds steadily blowing from the south. As the evening descends, the chance to possibly split evening routines, with a tranquiller wind turning calm and a night-time drop to around 62 degrees. Showers and thunderstorms remain on the playbill with a continued 60% chance.
The weather looks to clear up by Tuesday, bringing partly sunny skies and a more comfortable high of around 73 degrees. The rest of the week looks to follow suit, with Wednesday and Thursday bringing mostly sun and highs nearing the 80s. Nights during the mid-week are poised to cool down significantly, descending into the low 60s and 50s. Despite the cleaner outlook, sporadic showers are not completely off the table with a 20% chance of rain entering the scene Wednesday night through Friday.
