Austin's high temperatures continue to scorch the city, forecasters say, with today's afternoon highs expected to reach up to 101 degrees in a mostly sunny sky, according to the National Weather Service. The calmness of the wind provides no respite from the heat. As the evening approaches, temperatures will marginally dip to around 76 degrees under partly cloudy skies.
Looking ahead, Thursday's conditions are projected to mirror today's, with a high of 101 degrees under mostly sunny skies and calm winds throughout the day. Nighttime will see a slight increase in warmth with lows settling around 79 degrees and a gentle south southeast breeze occasionally stirring. The NWS updated these forecasts early this morning on their website.
The weather pattern on Friday introduces a slightly more dynamic shift. There is a slim 20 percent chance for showers and thunderstorms to develop between the hours of 1 and 4 p.m., after which the likelihood of thunderstorms increases, yet remains a cautious forecast. Amidst the potential precipitation, the heat persists, with highs hovering around 100 degrees under calm wind conditions.
Over the weekend, Austinites might need to keep an umbrella close by. Saturday's forecasts suggest a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m., although the sun promises to mostly shine through, keeping temperatures on the hot side at 99 degrees. Calm winds continue to be a consistent feature. Transitioning into the evening, the skies are expected to turn mostly cloudy with lows around 78 degrees.
As reported by the NWS, Sunday's forecast follows a familiar pattern for this time of year. Sun lovers will enjoy clear skies with highs near 98 degrees, while the night draws partly cloudy skies and lows hovering around 79. This trend of sunny days followed by partly cloudy evenings is set to carry into the early part of next week, with Monday and Tuesday both slated to provide a near-repeat performance of sunny highs in the upper 90s and partly cloudy lows in the mid to upper 70s.
