Austin residents should brace themselves for another scorcher this week, as weather forecasts indicate temperatures climbing to the high 90s, according to the National Weather Service. Today's temperature could hit a high near 97 degrees, with heat index values soaring as high as 105. The day is expected to begin with light winds, which are predicted to pick up in the afternoon, gusting up to 20 mph.
Tonight, the heat continues, providing little respite with a low of around 75 degrees and persistent haze across the region. Those heading out should be prepared for mostly clear skies and keep in mind that the south southeast winds might be gusting as high as 20 mph. Monday's forecast similarly offers little decrease in temperature, sporting a high near 96 degrees and heat index values potentially reaching 102.
The slight chance of showers that could spatter this sun-drenched tableau isn't expected to bring much relief. There's a modest 20 percent chance of precipitation later in the day, coupled with a slight risk of thunderstorms after 4 pm. Monday night's conditions are anticipated to mimic the pattern, including that slight chance of thunderstorms before the sun dips below the horizon at 7 pm.
Looking ahead, widespread haze continues to be a feature in Austin's weekly weather synopsis. Tuesday promises mostly sunny skies, with the high temperature inching close to 97 degrees once more. The winds will remain tame, starting off calm and becoming south southeast at around 5 mph in the afternoon. Come nightfall, that haze lingers as temperatures drop slightly to a low around 76.
Midweek forecasts show little variance, with Wednesday and Thursday maintaining the high 90s during the day and the mid-70s at night. There's another slight possibility of showers and thunderstorms on Thursday, suggesting a 20 percent chance for some much-needed precipitation. Independence Day might offer a bit of a breather with a high near 95, but the weekend turns the heat back up, with a forecast high of nearly 98 degrees for Saturday.
