Residents of Austin can expect a cloudy finish to their February as weather today has kept the skies overcast, according to the National Weather Service. Currently, temperatures sit at a cool 62°F, while the humidity is at a comfortable 35%. Winds from the north are reaching speeds of 12 mph, gusting up to 23 mph. Thankfully, visibility remains clear at 10 miles, despite the dreary overcast.
As the day progresses, Austinites should anticipate a high near 68, with those north northeast winds calming down to between 5 to 15 mph, though gusts could still reach 20 mph. When the night falls, cloud cover will start to lessen, promising clearer skies and a low around 47. With the north northeast wind settling at approximately 5 mph, the evening is set to bring some tranquility as it becomes calm.
Looking ahead to the weekend, the forecast promises a sunny Friday with highs around 73. The calm conditions will continue into the evening, and the temperature is expected to dip to a low near 51. Those planning outdoor activities for Saturday are in luck with another sunny day and highs reaching a pleasant 80 degrees.
In contrast to the sunny disposition set by the weekend, Sunday may bring a slight chance of rain, around 20 percent after noon, yet will remain mostly sunny with highs near 77. In a similar pattern, the night carries a 20 percent chance of showers before midnight alongside gusty breezes, serving to remind us that the tranquility might be briefly interrupted. The south southeast wind will be present throughout the evening at 5 to 10 mph, but gusts might climb as high as 20 mph.
To start the next work week, the overcast will return, with Monday showing mostly cloudy skies yet still holding onto warm temperatures near 79. Winds will keep blowing from the south at around 5 to 10 mph. Monday night's skies will also carry a 30 percent chance of rain, with thunderstorms possibly rolling in after midnight. Transitioning into Tuesday, the chance of showers drops to 20 percent, but the sun is expected to come back strong, pushing highs to 82 degrees.
The weather roller coaster continues into Wednesday, which shapes up to be another sunny day. Temperatures will hover around 74, giving residents a respite from the warmer temperatures earlier in the week. Austinites might consider grabbing their jackets for Tuesday night, though, as lows are projected to settle around 55, rendering the day's end on a cooler note.
