Austin's weather forecast today presents a mostly overcast sky, with current conditions showing a temperature of 69°F and a relative humidity of 84%, as reported by the National Weather Service's latest update at 8:51 am CDT. Residents can expect a high near 85°F later in the day, accompanied by a south-southwest wind traveling at 5 to 10 mph, occasionally gusting up to 20 mph.
Tonight, the likelihood of showers and thunderstorms is pegged at 40 percent, chiefly slated to occur between 10 pm and 1 am. Post the precipitation, the clouds are expected to clear somewhat, leaving a lower temperature in their wake, around 59°F. The south-southeast wind is anticipated to keep things tame at around 5 mph, eventually calming by the evening's end. According to the forecast from the National Weather Service, the upcoming days offer a blend of sunny skies and chances for more rain.
The start of the new week promises sunshine with a high temperature peaking near 87°F, and the winds are projected to be mild, originating from the north at about 5 mph, later veering east in the afternoon. The descent into Monday night seems uneventful, mostly clear with the mercury dropping to a comfortable 62°F, under calm wind conditions.
Looking forward to Tuesday, it's all clear skies and climbing temperatures, with the daytime high expected to soar near 92°F. The breeze remains at a standstill, later picking up from the south-southeast at an easy 5 mph pace come afternoon. Transitioning into the evening, the night grows partly cloudy, as the temperature cools slightly to around 63°F, while the southeastern winds take a pause post-midnight.
Midweek, Wednesday, introduces some partial sunshine, with a high again in the upper echelons, about 88°F. The air will be stirred by a light south wind, gaining integrity as the day progresses, turning south southeast at a 5 to 10 mph clip in the afternoon. As night descends, there is a slight, 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, leaving the sky mostly clouded, and the temperature lingering at around 64°F with gentle south-southeast winds persisting.
The forecast ahead warns of a more significant chance of wet weather coming Thursday, with a 60 percent likelihood of showers and potential thunderstorms kicking off post-1 pm. Despite the light southeast winds early on, the pace should increase to 5 to 10 mph by the morning hours, and gusts could reach 20 mph. Thursday night continues the trend with a strong chance of precipitation, 70 percent, as the area remains engulfed in cloud cover and temperatures stay consistent at about 64°F.
Rounding out the week, Friday maintains a similar pattern, with a high chance, 70 percent, of showers and thunderstorms, and temperatures hovering close to 81°F. The nightscape presents only a 20 percent chance of further storms, as the clouds hold firm, setting the stage for a somewhat milder Saturday, marked by partial sunlight and temperatures again ascending to the upper 80s.
