As Austin braces itself for another day of blistering heat, residents are expected to experience temperatures soaring to a near 100 degrees, according to the forecast. The heat index, an estimate of how hot it feels when relative humidity is factored with the actual air temperature, is anticipated to hit as high as 108. The National Weather Service reports a south wind traveling at 5 to 10 mph, though gusts could ramp up to 20 mph.
The evening outlook remains hot and clear with temperatures only slightly dipping to a low around 77. Although the blistering daytime heat is set to persist, Austinites can look forward to a break in the pattern. "Showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 1pm," the National Weather Service cautions, with Wednesday priming up for a chance of precipitation at 70%. These predictions suggest Austin could see rainfall between a quarter to a half of an inch, offering a much-needed respite from the heat.
Looking ahead, the chances of showers and thunderstorms drop to 40 percent on Wednesday night, with a forecasted low around 70 degrees. If you're planning for the rest of the week, Thursday's forecast gives a nod to a gradually cooler climate with a 30 percent chance of rain before 1 pm and an expected high near 89. The evenings promise a clearer sky and an agreeable low in the mid-60s.
Sunny days are on the horizon come Friday, as the city is to see a return to clear skies and highs creeping back up to 90 degrees. "Mostly clear, with a low around 66," the National Weather Service forecast for Thursday night included. And if you're wondering about the weekend, the weather seems ready to cooperate with any outdoor plans. Saturday and Sunday forecast promise sun-drenched days with temps in the low 90s, followed by mostly clear to partly cloudy nights enjoying lows comfortably settled in the mid-60s.
