The city of Austin is set to experience a mix of cloudy skies and intermittent showers over the coming days, according to the latest weather forecasts. National Weather Service reports suggest the possibility of rainfall, with chances peaking midweek.
Residents can expect a 20 percent chance of showers before noon today. The high for today is expected near 66 degrees, with an east northeast wind around 5 mph shifting to calm in the afternoon. Tonight, the chance of precipitation rises to 30 percent, with potential showers and thunderstorms cropping up after midnight.
Looking ahead to Wednesday, thunderstorms are a possibility both before 9am and after noon, with showers anticipated in between. Despite the turbulent weather, temperatures are forecasted to stay relatively mild, with a high around 64 degrees. Winds are predicted to remain light and variable, not exceeding 5 mph.
The pattern of cloudy weather and possible precipitation continues through the end of the week. Thursday night might see a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, after midnight, while Friday's chance of storms jumps to 30 percent, mainly after noon. Residents should prepare for a cooler high of 54 degrees on Friday. The weekend also holds a steady chance of showers and thunderstorms with highs ranging in the 50s.
Despite the intermittent rain, the upcoming week concludes on a brighter note. Monday is expected to be mostly sunny with a high near 73, providing a brief respite from the damp and cloudy conditions.
