
As Austin residents peer out their windows today, the sky is a tableau of gray, a mostly cloudy day that holds a high of 59 degrees with nothing but a whisper of southern wind, according to the National Weather Service. Though the current temperature lurks at a chilly 40°F, that's set to rise, offering just a bit of respite to those craving the sun's absent warmth. As the evening rolls in, however, the serenity is to quickly be disrupted, with a 50% chance of rainfall and thunderstorms post 9 pm, potentially leaving in its wake anywhere from a tenth to a quarter of an inch of rain, though higher amounts could besiege areas beneath thunderstorms, according to forecast.weather.gov.
Looking ahead, Sunday promises to inconsistently batter the city with showers and the occasional thunderstorm in the morning, tapering off after noon. The 60% chance of precipitation could lead to less rainfall than expected, but with weather whims, nothing is set in stone. A slight increase in wind speed from the north might seem to push away the dreariness, yet the clouds are to stubbornly hang above, possibly dispersing only a drizzle into Monday night. As the calendar days flip, so too does the forecast hint at change—Tuesday aiming for a warmer high near 67 degrees.
The lull is brief, for Wednesday is to brandish a 30 percent possibility of showers and thunderstorms, an overture to what seems to be an unwelcome guest lingering through the rest of the week. The crescendo of this meteorological event arrives Thursday, with a strong likelihood of 70 percent showers accompanied by thunderstorms, affirming Austin's penchant for unpredictable spring weather. Little solace can be found in the nighttime forecasts, where lows hover around the mid to upper 40s and the chance of precipitation remains significant.
The workweek's end echoes the unsettled pattern, not quite committing to quell the storms. Friday holds a balance on the scales of probability, a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms against the backdrop of a partly sunny and modest 60-degree high. While this week's weather may to inconveniently disrupt plans or dampen spirits, residents are not unfamiliar with these sudden and often unwelcome shifts—a testament to the capriciousness of Texas weather patterns. To keep abreast of the latest updates and potential changes to the forecast, Austin citizens are encouraged to regularly check forecast.weather.gov.