Residents of Austin can expect a cool, overcast start to the week, with intermittent chances of rain. Today’s temperatures will linger in the upper 40s to low 50s, accompanied by brisk north winds near 15 mph and occasional gusts approaching 30 mph. Tonight, those heading out should be prepared for a slight chance of showers after 3 a.m., as clouds persist and temperatures dip to around 42 degrees, with gusts up to 20 mph, according to the National Weather Service.
The chance of precipitation increases slightly on Monday, hitting a 40 percent likelihood of showers amidst persistent cloudiness. The mercury will rise slightly with an expected high near 51 degrees, but the intensity of the north northeast wind will diminish to around 5 mph. Moving into Monday night, the clouds will stick around but rain should hold off, as the temperature dips near 38 degrees with the presence of a gentle north breeze, as per the NWS.
A touch of sunshine may break through for Austin on Tuesday, offering a welcome reprieve from the recent stretch of gray skies. Mostly sunny conditions are expected, with a more comfortable high near 56 degrees. By afternoon, the steady north wind will ease and shift to the east-northeast. As evening settles in, partly cloudy skies will follow, with temperatures dipping to around 40 degrees and a calm wind accompanying the overnight chill.
By midweek, the forecast points to mostly cloudy skies again with Wednesday temperatures reaching near 65 degrees. The calm will be disturbed by a southerly breeze at around 5 mph. The tranquility of the evening might be broken by showers and perhaps thunderstorms after midnight, with temperatures hovering around 50 degrees, "Chance of precipitation is 30%," as stated by the National Weather Service forecasts. Thursday will bring a higher probability of rain and thunderstorms, peaking at 50 percent during a day marked by cloudy skies and a high of around 57 degrees. Looking ahead, the possibility of rain lingers into Friday, but the weekend promises a significant change, with Saturday expected to be mostly sunny with highs cresting at 70 degrees.
