Residents of Austin should prepare for a wet and uncertain weather pattern over the coming days. According to the National Weather Service, today's forecast for Austin includes showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before the afternoon. The city will experience a high near 56 degrees with a persistent northeast wind around 5 mph. The chance of precipitation stands strong at 90%, and commuters should be aware of patchy fog before and after the mid-afternoon rush, which could potentially obscure visibility down to 5 miles at times.
For those venturing out tonight, the weather is expected to remain unsettled. Showers and thunderstorms are likely before midnight, and the possibility of rainfall continues with a low around 50 degrees. Winds will shift from northeast to south-southwest after midnight, and Austin should anticipate additional rainfall amounts reaching up to a half-inch. Be prepared to navigate through patchy fog which is likely to set in after 7 pm, making overnight travel potentially hazardous.
The outlook for Wednesday brings a slight respite from the rain with patchy fog in the morning giving way to gradual clearing skies. Temperatures are set to rise to a near 79 degrees, which should offer a break from the previous wet conditions. However, the calm wind will shift to west northwest around 5 mph in the morning, so light layers may be necessary for those spending time outdoors.
Looking ahead to Wednesday night, the forecast brings partly cloudy skies with a cooler low around 36 degrees. The north wind will blow at 5 to 10 mph, with gusts possibly reaching as high as 20 mph. The week proceeds with varied weather conditions; Thursday's partly sunny skies will see a high near 49 degrees and north winds continuing to gust as high as 25 mph. Residents should prepare to layer up accordingly as the weather continues to shift rapidly over the course of the week.
The rest of the week and into the weekend, Austinites can expect a range of weather patterns, from partly sunny days to potential gusty winds. Friday remains partly sunny with highs around 60, progressing to mostly cloudy skies by nightfall. Saturday heats up with highs near 78, though winds switch from south to west in the afternoon, potentially gusting up to 20 mph. Clearer skies await on Sunday with sunshine and highs around the mid-50s. As Washington's Birthday approaches, the city is promised sunny skies with a pleasant high near 63 degrees. Overall, Austin is advised to stay adaptable to the rapidly changing weather conditions outlined by the National Weather Service.
