Austin residents can expect a mixed bag of weather conditions over the next few days, including chances of showers and potential storms, according to the latest forecasts. Today, there's a slight possibility of rain with a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. The National Weather Service forecasts a high near 96 degrees, cautioning that heat index values could soar as high as 105 degrees. Boisterous south winds of 10 to 15 mph are also on the menu, with gusts that might reach 25 mph.
Tonight, the city is slated to experience partly cloudy skies and mild breezes, with a low settling around 73 degrees. The south wind will persist, though slightly tempered at 5 to 10 mph, still capable of gusting up to 20 mph. For the following day, Tuesday, the clouds goodbye, eventually becoming sunny with a high hovering near 95 degrees and a calm north-northwest wind in the morning.
Looking ahead to Wednesday, weather predictions announce a predominantly sunny sky with a high once again nearing 96 degrees. Conditions remain calm with an east-southeast wind picking up in the afternoon. Wednesday night's forecast hints at a slightly overcast sky with a low around 72 degrees.
Thursday will bring about a slight uptick in storm potential—there's a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 pm. Despite the threat of rain, it'll remain mostly sunny with temperatures potentially peaking at 98 degrees. And when twilight descends, expect a partly cloudy night and a comfortable low of about 70 degrees. For those making plans for the weekend, Friday promises sunshine and a high near 97 degrees, segueing into partly cloudy conditions come nighttime with a low around 73.
The heat persists into Saturday with a forecast of mostly sunny skies and a high near 98 degrees. And though the night may bring some cooling, it will remain partly cloudy with lows expected to be around 76. Sunday rounds out the week with increased chances for precipitation, as the forecast indicates a 30 percent probability of showers and thunderstorms amidst mostly sunny conditions and a high near 97 degrees.
