Austin's weather is set to deliver a mixed bag over the next week, according to a forecast from the National Weather Service. Today brings abundant sunshine with a peak temperature near 68 degrees. It's not all clear skies, though, as the southwest wind, shifting northwest in the afternoon, could hit gusts of up to 20 mph. While today's breeze offers a mild challenge to those sporting wider-brimmed hats, this pales in comparison to what's in store as the week progresses.
Tonight, Austin's residents can expect the skies to stay partly cloudy with a dip in temperature to around 35 degrees. The north northwest wind maintains a presence at 5 to 10 mph, with potential gusts remaining as high as 20 mph. Without a jacket, those stepping out briefly may find themselves caught off guard by the biting chill, far more potent than what the thermometer might suggest.
Looking ahead to Friday, the partly sunny skies herald cooler high temperatures around 55 degrees, with a steady north wind serving as a constant companion throughout the day. Gusts could reach up to 20 mph once more. Friday Night will see the mercury fall even further, dropping to approximately 29 degrees under mostly clear skies.
Continuing through the weekend, Austin will bask in sunny weather, albeit with cooler than average temperatures, peaking near 43 degrees on Saturday. The wind remains unyielding, pushing north at 5 to 10 mph, including gusts up to 20 mph. Stepping out into the evening, stargazers will enjoy a clear night sky, although they may mistake the cool 21-degree temperature for one even sharper, as the north northeasterly wind whispers through the calm at about 5 mph.
The week's weather narrative takes a gentle turn on Sunday with sunny skies and a high reaching 53 degrees. A calm wind shifts south around 5 mph by afternoon, offering a respite from the earlier brisk conditions. The pattern of clear evenings continues into Sunday Night with a low settling near 33 degrees. Further information about Austin's shifting weather can be found on the National Weather Service website.
As the new week dawns, Monday ushers in mostly sunny skies and temperatures climbing near 61 degrees, with light winds becoming south-southeastern in the afternoon. By Tuesday, the temperature will hover around 70 degrees under mostly cloudy skies, which may prelude the 40 percent chance of showers projected for Tuesday night.
