Austin residents can expect to see sunny skies dominating the forecast throughout the coming week, with temperatures set to rise near the nineties, according to the National Weather Service. The city will experience a fair share of warmth today as the mercury is slated to hit a high around 90 degrees, coupled with a south southwest wind blowing at 10 to 15 mph, with potential gusts up to 20 mph. The latest update from the weather service, as of March 12 at 10:51 am CDT, indicates a comfortable 71°F (22°C) with 66% humidity.
As the evening rolls in, the breezy conditions are to slightly die down. Austinites can look forward to a mostly clear night with a low around 55 degrees, and a west wind softening to 5 to 10 mph. The National Weather Service also forecasts a sunny Thursday, with the temperature expected to peak near 91 degrees. The current cycle of warm days is projected to continue well into the weekend, as Friday's highs could soar up to 87 degrees before a night of mostly clear skies sets in, with the low sinking to around 59 degrees.
For those planning outdoor activities, the weekend should present ideal conditions. Saturday will bring a sunny and breezy day, with high winds potentially reaching 30 mph, and a high temperature settling near 78 degrees. The forecast for Saturday night from the National Weather Service anticipates a mostly clear sky, with temperatures dropping to about 52 degrees as the west northwest wind slackens post-sunset.
Looking ahead to the rest of the weekend and into the next week, it seems the city is to be graced with more sun and mild evenings. Sunday's forecast is similar to Saturday's, with sunny conditions, a high near 77, and gusts up to 20 mph. As residents prepare to begin another week, the sunny trend is persistently set to continue with highs climbing into the eighties and lows maintaining at comfortable levels in the mid-fifties. Tuesday is expected to be mostly sunny, with a high nearing 84 degrees, wrapping up a string of pleasant early-spring days.
