Austinites can expect a cool down and some breezy conditions in the coming days, according to the National Weather Service. Today's high is settling around 59 by the late afternoon, with the west wind switching north and potentially reaching gusts of 25 mph. As the sun dips, temperatures will follow suit, dipping to a low of around 40 overnight.
The forecast, which predicts clear skies tonight with persistent north northwest winds, is set to give way to a sunny Monday with a comfortable high near 62. However, the winds are no stranger to change as they're forecasted to swing east northeast in the afternoon. "Mostly sunny, with a temperature falling to around 59 by 5pm," the National Weather Service reports.
Looking further into the week, Tuesday is set to warm up slightly with a high near 68 under a bright sun, while the evening remains clear with a low around 50. The upward trend continues into Wednesday, shaping up to be a rather warm day with a high nearing 77 and sustained southerly winds, providing a break to the cold as Wednesday Night "Mostly clear, with a low around 48," is anticipated, according to NWS.
The warmest day of the bunch seems to be Thursday with a sunny high near 82 degrees. Nonetheless, temperatures will begin to cool down as the weekend approaches. Following a mostly clear Thursday night, the temperature is expected to take a notable drop. The National Weather Service forecasts Friday "Sunny, with a high near 66," signalling the start of a cooler weekend. Saturday is set to continue the trend, bringing a sunny day with highs rounding off near a chillier 55 degrees.
