Austin residents can look forward to a mix of sun and clouds today, with a slight chance of showers. According to the National Weather Service, there's a slight chance of showers between noon and 3 p.m., potentially extending to thunderstorms after 3 p.m. Amidst the mostly sunny conditions, the high is expected to reach near 78 degrees, with winds coming from the south southwest at 5 to 10 mph; gusts could reach up to 25 mph. The chance of precipitation stands at 20%.
Tonight, the likelihood of showers and thunderstorms ramps up before midnight, then drops off slightly between midnight and 3 a.m. The temperature will dip to a low around 43 degrees, and conditions may get gustier, with north winds blowing 10 to 15 mph and possible gusts up to 35 mph, as reported by the National Weather Service. The chance of precipitation is higher at 50%, with new rainfall amounts ranging from a tenth to a quarter of an inch, except in thunderstorms, where higher amounts are possible.
Looking forward to Sunday, the forecast indicates a cooler day with cloudy skies. The high will hover around 48 degrees, while northerly winds will maintain their strength at 10 to 15 mph, accompanied by gusts as high as 35 mph. Sunday night brings a 30 percent chance of showers after midnight amidst the continuing cloudy conditions, with a low settling around 41 degrees.
The new week starts with a steady possibility of precipitation. Monday has a 40 percent chance of showers, with overcast skies and a high near 48 degrees. The north-northeast wind is expected to stay modest at around 5 mph. As for Monday night, clouds will persist, and temperatures will fall to about 40 degrees, with a gentle north breeze blowing.
The weather is set to improve by Tuesday, which is forecast to be mostly sunny with temperatures climbing up to 58 degrees. For those planning further ahead, partly sunny conditions will greet Austinites on Wednesday with a high near 65, while the following night has a 30 percent chance of showers, as per the NWS. Thursday will likely continue the trend with a 50 percent chance of showers and similar cloudy skies.
