Austin residents can expect a wet and somewhat stormy start to their weekend according to the latest weather forecast. Showers and possibly a thunderstorm are predicted before 1pm today, with a continued likelihood of rain and storms between 1pm and 4pm, followed by more showers and potential thunderstorms after 4pm. This tumultuous weather pattern comes with a high temperature near 85 degrees, a mild south wind, and the possibility of gusts reaching up to 20 mph. The chance of precipitation stands at 60%, with new rainfall amounts between a half and three-quarters of an inch possible, as published by the National Weather Service on their website.
Tonight, the likelihood of showers and thunderstorms drops but remains present before 7pm. The skies are expected to remain mostly cloudy, as the low settles at around 74 degrees. Winds from the south are anticipated to slow to a calm as the evening progresses. In contrast to today’s rainy outlook, Sunday offers a mere 20% chance of showers between 1pm and 4pm and a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms afterward. The forecast foretells cloudy skies early on, with the weather gradually clearing up to mostly sunny with a high near 92 degrees. The evening will bring a slight chance of thunderstorms before 7pm and a low of around 74, with a minimal chance of precipitation.
As the new week begins, weather conditions in Austin appear to improve. Monday’s forecast predicts a mostly sunny day with a high near 94 degrees. Calm winds in the morning are expected to pick up slightly, coming from the south at about 5 mph in the afternoon. Similar patterns are projected for Tuesday and Wednesday, with sunny skies and high temperatures climbing each day, suggesting a toasty trend ahead. Tuesday’s high is expected to reach near 95 degrees, while Wednesday could see a high approaching 97 degrees.
The second half of the week appears to bring even hotter conditions. Wednesday night’s low is anticipated to hover around 76 degrees, followed by an intense spike in heat as Thursday’s temperatures are forecasted to soar to nearly 99 degrees under sunny skies. The warm weather is projected to continue into the evening with a mostly clear night and a low again around 76 degrees. Likewise, Friday’s forecast echoes the preceding day's heat, predicting sunny and hot conditions with highs persisting near 99 degrees. These summertime high temperatures remind locals to stay hydrated and cool as the week progresses, altering outdoor activities to accommodate the sweltering heat.
