Austin residents can expect a mix of cloudy skies and sunshine over the next week, with chances of rain beginning tonight, as reported by the National Weather Service. Today, the city will experience partly sunny conditions with a high near 73 degrees, and a northeast wind shifting southeast in the afternoon. Clouds are going to roll in this evening, bringing a 30 percent chance of rain after 3 a.m., accompanied by low temperatures around 67 degrees, and a light east southeast breeze.
The weather pattern changes come Monday, with a 60 percent chance of precipitation, including potential showers before 9 a.m., followed by possible thunderstorms. The forecast indicates a high near 80 degrees under cloudy conditions that should clear up later in the day. With the wind changing from south southeast to west and gusts that could reach up to 20 mph, residents might want to securely fasten any outdoor items prone to the weather's whims. Rainfall could total between a quarter and a half an inch, according to the National Weather Service.
Tuesday is set to bring much clearer skies with sunshine and a high near 78 degrees, while the evening may see partly cloudy conditions with the temperature dipping down to around 52 degrees. The mostly sunny weather will continue into Wednesday before temperatures fall to around 66 degrees with higher gusts of wind. Wednesday night will cool further, dropping to a low around 41 degrees and calming winds in the evening.
Those looking forward to Thanksgiving Day can expect pleasant conditions suitable for outdoor festivities, with sunny skies and mild temperatures near 67 degrees. By nightfall, the city should see partly cloudy skies and a low around 47 degrees, setting the stage for a comfortable evening. The end of the week might see some variability, with Friday featuring partly sunny weather and a high near 72, while the night could bring a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. The forecast for Saturday suggests a higher possibility of rain, with a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms and an expected high of around 73 degrees.
