Austin residents can expect a mild smattering of rain before the skies clear up this afternoon. According to the National Weather Service, isolated showers are possible before 4 p.m., with the rest of the day to be mostly sunny and the temperature climbing to a comfortable 84 degrees. The northern winds could create some bustle, blowing at about 10 mph but possibly ramping up to 20 mph gusts. However, the overall chance of precipitation remains low at a mere 20%.
Tonight, the skies over Austin are anticipated to remain mostly clear, offering a tranquil night with a low of around 62 degrees. The north wind will continue its presence at a mild 5 to 10 mph, giving the occasional gust up to 20 mph. Those planning to enjoy the clear evening should find conditions quite agreeable. Saturday brings with it only a slight whisper of showers and thunderstorms between the hours of 1 and 4 pm. The forecast again predicts mostly sunny conditions with highs hovering near 81 degrees, while the north wind maintains a gentle 5 to 10 mph.
For those already peering into their weekend plans, Sunday is shaping up to be an idyllic end to the weekend, with forecasts showing mostly sunny skies and a high approaching 83 degrees. The calm winds will shift north at a delicate 5 mph in the morning. As the sun sets, Austinites can expect mostly clear night skies with the thermometer poised at a cool 56 degrees. The northeast wind is also slated to settle down, embracing calm as the evening progresses.
Looking further ahead, patrons of the outdoors will be thrilled by Monday's promise of abundant sunshine and temperatures climbing to a balmy 90 degrees. Calm winds will take on a western attitude at around 5 mph. As day gives way to night, the sky plans to keep its cosmic curtains mostly drawn back, and the mercury shall dip to a gentle 62 degrees, with a south southeast breath of air wafting at about 5 mph before returning once more to calm. Tuesday is set to sizzle, with the sun reigning high and pushing thermometers close to a scorching 97 degrees amid southern zephyrs, which could sometimes surge up to 20 mph.
