The weather in Austin today promises a fair sky with a current temperature holding at 52°F, according to the latest update from the National Weather Service. The humidity sits low at 24%, with a variable wind drifting at a gentle pace of 6 mph. For Austinites stepping outside, they can expect a wind chill making it feel like it's approximately 50°F.
As the day progresses, the National Weather Service predicts the sun to continue its reign with a pleasant high nearing 55°F. A north northeast wind will persist, blowing at a 5 to 10 mph clip, and possibly reaching gutsy highs of 20 mph. Although skies will remain clear tonight, the temperatures are expected to plummet to a low around 28°F, with the north wind easing down and becoming calm as the evening encroaches.
Looking towards Friday, the forecast anticipates another sunny day with temperatures graciously climbing to a high near 58°F. The winds will take a restful turn, remaining calm before shifting south to about 5 mph in the afternoon. Nightfall brings a mostly clear sky again, with the low settling at a slightly warmer 34°F, and a soft south wind persisting around 5 mph.
Heading into the weekend, things start to turn with Saturday's skies growing mostly cloudy, though temperatures will hover near a similar high around 58°F. A south southeast wind, blowing with a subtle strength at about 5 mph, brings with itself a 50 percent chance of showers as we step into Saturday night. The clouds are due to thicken, and the temperatures will drop only to about 49°F, accompanied by a calming east southeast breeze.
The likelihood of showers continues into Sunday with a 40 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms, mainly before noon, and the cloudy theme prevailing alongside a high near 59°F. The upcoming week's forecast suggests that this pattern of fluctuating cloud cover and rain probabilities won't desist, as Austinites can bet on a mixed bag of sun and showers, with temperatures gradually rising into the upper 60s by midweek.
