For those in Austin looking up at the sky today and wondering if that barbecue is still a good idea, the National Weather Service is forecasting a soggy Saturday. According to the NWS latest update, the "Chance of precipitation is 80%" and "showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm." NWS reports indicate that we should expect some of the storms to be severe, with potential rainfall amounting to between a quarter and a half an inch.
Tonight doesn't offer much reprieve for those hoping to stargaze, as there are more showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then a lingering chance of rain between 7 pm and 10 pm. With a low around 65 degrees and light westerly winds, the chance of severe weather continues, making it essential to keep an umbrella close by, despite being calm.
But looking ahead, Sunday seems promising for outdoorsy types and those pining for a respite from the rain. "Mostly sunny, with a high near 84," the NWS forecast projects a note of optimism for the end of the weekend. This sun-drenched reprieve carries over into the workweek, offering a sunny Monday with highs pushing close to the 90s and mostly clear nighttime skies.
The clear skies appear to settle in for a stay with Tuesday's sunny disposition, capped at a cooler high near 78. A north wind adds a bit of a nippy edge, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Midweek, Austin can expect a sensory shift to even cooler weather, as Wednesday's sunny high may only reach 70 degrees, complemented by north northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph, which could necessitate a light jacket throughout a refreshingly brisk day.
Austin residents looking towards the tail end of the week have much to be cheerful about, with extended forecasts predicting a continuous stream of sunny days and clear nights. Thursday's sunny with a daytime high brushing the low 70s and descending into a crisp low around 49 at night. By the time Friday rolls in, the week seems set to bid adieu with a high in the mid-70s under unmarred sunny skies—a tranquil end to a week that began with the bluster and fickleness of thunderstorms.
