The National Weather Service has issued an updated forecast for Austin, painting a dynamic weather outlook ahead. With the city currently under a blanket of overcast skies and temperatures hovering at a cool 36 degrees Fahrenheit, residents can expect mostly cloudy conditions, a high near 43, along with gentle breezes from the north at 5 to 10 mph today.
As the evening draws in, Austinites should prepare to see increasing cloud cover with the mercury expected to dip down to around 36 degrees. However, it is tomorrow that appears set to notably shift the climate narrative. Showers are forecasted with a commanding chance of precipitation at 90%, bringing a high of nearly 41 degrees, and the possible introduction of a calm north-northeast wind, forecast to gently to start up at around 5 mph in the afternoon.
In a statement released by the National Weather Service's official website, Thursday night is projected to be wet, with possible heavy showers and a sustained low around 35 degrees. The winds are forecast to pick up from the north at 5 to 10 mph, with gusts potentially as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is unwavering at 100%.
Looking towards the end of the week, Friday's forecast includes a slight 20 percent chance of showers before noon, following which the clouds are expected to stubbornly persist. Though cooler, conditions will be less wet with a high nearing 44 degrees. The north-northwest wind will make itself known, roughly at 10 mph, with stronger gusts up to 25 mph. Friday night should bring clearer skies and a lower temperature, approximately dropping down to 28 degrees, while the north-northwest wind transitions to a lighter, and variable pace as the night progresses.
The weekend forecast courtesy of the National Weather Service promises a reprieve from the precipitation, with a sunny Saturday and an expected high of 56 degrees. Calm winds are due to gain a southwesterly direction by the afternoon, signaling milder weather conditions. Saturday night is pegged to be mostly clear with a low around 36 degrees, and calm winds continuing into the evening. The pleasant streak is set to extend into Sunday, promising sunshine and an anticipated high of 60 degrees.
The forecast for early next week points to partially cloudy skies, with daytime highs hovering in the mid-50s and nighttime lows trending around the upper 30s. While no major storms appear on the horizon, Austin's inhabitants should keep a jacket handy and an umbrella within reach, as the capricious nature of weather advisories reminds us of the need to be ever-prepared.
