Residents of Austin can expect a changeable week in terms of weather, according to the latest forecast. The city woke up to overcast skies this morning, with temperatures sitting comfortably at 69°F and a sticky 96% humidity. Those looking out their windows saw a hazy world, the visibility a restrained 7 miles, as reported by the National Weather Service.
Today's weather brings a 20 percent chance of showers, with mostly cloudy skies and a high nearing the 79-degree mark. Southerly winds will keep things interesting, gusting up to 20 mph. Similarly, tonight the chance for precipitation stays low – but present – with perhaps some drizzle after 9 pm as the clouds continue to gather. The temperature will drop slightly, to a low of around 66 degrees, while the winds ease up to a mild southerly breeze.
Heading into the week, Monday will echo today's slight unpredictability, the chance of drizzle in the morning shifting to a possibility of showers and perhaps thunderstorms in the afternoon. The unsettled pattern persists through Tuesday with a repeat performance of slight chances for showers and thunderstorms around midday, beneath partly sunny skies and temperatures peaking at about 76 degrees.
Wednesday looks to be the day when rain chances escalate to 40 percent, under partly sunny conditions, with a high dipping to near 70, and winds taking a northerly turn. Wednesday night's forecast hints at a clearer sky but with a significant drop in temperature to a low around 39 degrees. This cooling trend continues, ushering in a sunny Thursday, as daytime temperatures rebound slightly less than before, to a high near 58 degrees.
The rest of the week leans toward the sunnier and drier side, with highs in the mid-60s and nighttime lows resting comfortably in the 30s. For more detailed weather updates, check in with the National Weather Service as the week progresses.
