As the mercury continues to soar in Austin, residents are faced with yet another sweltering day. The National Weather Service has forecasted a high of 99 degrees this afternoon, with the heat index reaching a scorching 105 degrees. There's a slight reprieve with a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4 pm, according to the National Weather Service forecast. But don't be fooled by the gentle south southeast wind around 5 mph, offering minimal relief from the relentless Texas heat.
Tonight seems set to continue the warm trend, albeit with a slightly reduced chance of precipitation before 9 pm. The low is expected to hover around 77 degrees under mostly clear skies, with the same south southeast wind from earlier in the day. Hot on the heels of the high temperatures, Tuesday promises more of the same but starts off with mostly cloudy skies, eventually giving way to sunnier conditions and a high nearing 98 degrees.
Midweek forecasts anticipate a change that suggests you might want to keep that umbrella handy. Wednesday's weather outlook is tipping towards the wetter side, with showers likely and even a possible thunderstorm on the horizon. While the high is a bit cooler at near 93 degrees, calm winds in the morning eventually become west northwest around 5 mph won't cool things down much. A 70 percent chance of precipitation means it's probably a good idea to plan for a wet day.
The rest of the week, while not as starkly hot, still isn't a cool-off by any stretch. Thursday appears to dry out a bit, with just a 20 percent chance of morning showers before the sun takes over, driving temperatures up to a high near 89 degrees. By nightfall, another mostly clear sky with a low around 66 degrees sweeps in, brought to you by a calm north wind. For those pining for the weekend, Friday's forecast is nothing short of clear skies, shining sun, and a high of 92 degrees.
Heading into the weekend, it seems Austin can't shake off the heat as daytime highs continue to cruise in the mid-90s. Both Saturday and Sunday boast sunny conditions, though there's a whisper of change with a slight 10 percent chance of showers on the latter day. After the sun sets on late September days, temperatures will dip into the high 60s, providing a brief respite from the day's heat before the cycle begins anew.
