If you're planning your week ahead in Austin, keep an eye on the skies. Starting this afternoon, there's a slight chance of showers, with a mix of sun and cloud cover and a high peaking around 92 degrees. This is according to the National Weather Service, who also warn that the heat index could reach a sweltering 101. There may be a gentle south wind providing minimal relief from the climbing temperatures.
The possibility of precipitation continues into the evening, with a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. However, these are expected mainly before 7 p.m. The temperature at night will lower to a pleasant 75 degrees, under partly cloudy skies, and winds should remain tame and calming as the evening progresses. With similar conditions slated for Tuesday and Wednesday, it might be wise to have an umbrella handy for unexpected weather changes.
Heading into midweek, Wednesday's forecast reveals a continuous trend with a 30 percent chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms, after a mostly sunny start to the day. Highs will linger in the mid-90s, nudging up slightly each day, with light and variable winds. As the week rolls on, Thursday through Sunday is looking to intensify in heat, as daytime temperatures are set to hover just shy of the 100-degree mark.
For those hoping to cool off at night, the evenings will offer little respite with lows consistently pegged at the mid-70s. Friday, in particular, will bring a breeze — with south winds of 5 to 10 mph and occasional gusts reaching 20 mph. The week wraps up on a hot note, as "mostly sunny" skies will grace the weekend, paired with a persistent high near 98 degrees. So while the summer heat bears down on Austin, keep your outdoor plans flexible, and stay updated on this changing weather pattern.
