The Austin area is currently experiencing a mix of fog and mist this morning, with humidity at a stifling 90 percent, making visibility a moderate 4 miles, according to the National Weather Service. Temperatures are sitting at a mild 69 degrees Fahrenheit, which is expected to climb as the day progresses. Residents can expect the fog to burn off gradually, leaving a high near 80 for the latter portion of the day.
The local forecast suggests only a slight chance of showers before noon, with patchy fog dissipating by 9am. As the day unfolds, the clouds are set to clear, however the wind is projected to dramatically pick up, potentially gusting as high as 25 miles per hour. This weather pattern signals a shift in conditions; the morning's south southeast wind will swing north northwest in the afternoon, ranging from 10 to 15 mph. Tonight, the skies will clear almost entirely, with temperatures expected to drop down around 43 degrees, so be sure to grab a jacket if venturing out after sundown.
Looking into the weekend, Austin can anticipate mostly sunny skies on Sunday, with a high nearing 62 degrees. While the north northwest wind remains around 10 mph, gusts could reach up to 25 mph, adding a briskness to the air. As for Sunday night, the forecast promises mostly clear conditions with a low hovering around 41 degrees. The wind, continuing from the north, will soften slightly in the evening, although gusts could still surge up to 20 mph.
Heading into the new work week, Monday is to bring uninterrupted sunshine along with a significant climb in temperature, hitting a high near 76 degrees. The wind, typically calm, will tend to shift south southwest around 5 mph, promising a gentler touch to the day's warmth. Monday night's forecast remains mostly clear and temperatures are set to cool to around 46 degrees, before giving way to an even balmier day on Tuesday with highs around 80 and light south southwest winds picking up to about 5 to 10 mph. The rest of the week mirrors this pleasant weather pattern, peaking with Thursday's high forecasted to crest at near 90 degrees.
