The Austin area experienced a shift in weather patterns today, as dense fog gave way to mostly cloudy conditions before the promise of sunshine later in the day. According to a report from the National Weather Service, locals can expect the calm winds to pick up slightly, moving south-southwest at around 5 mph, paired with a high near 74 degrees. Those venturing out tonight should prepare for increasing clouds and a calm wind, with temperatures resting comfortably around 58 degrees.
Looking ahead to the weekend, Saturday continues the trend of cloud cover during the early hours. However, clearing is expected to occur gradually, once again reaching a high temperature near 75 degrees. Residents will also notice a drop in the nighttime temperature to around 49 degrees, and light winds could escalate to gusts of up to 20 mph after midnight, as reported by the NWS.
Sunday's forecast brings a blend of sun and clouds, with a notable dip in the mercury, the high being only near 59. Austinites should brace for a stronger north wind traveling 10 to 15 mph, potentially gusting as high as 30 mph. As the day recedes, the partly cloudy nighttime sky will accompany temperatures lowering to around 37 degrees, although persistent north northeast winds will be calming by evening.
As the new workweek begins, Monday brings partly sunny skies with highs near 59 and light south-southeast winds around 5 mph. By evening, clouds thicken under a mostly cloudy sky, and temperatures dip to about 46 degrees, with the gentle south-southeast breeze continuing into the night. The National Weather Service’s midweek outlook calls for mostly cloudy skies Tuesday, with highs near 63 degrees and steady conditions continuing into the night, when temperatures slip to around 57. Each day that follows brings a gradual warm-up, reaching a high of about 78 degrees under mostly sunny skies by Thursday.
