This morning, Thursday, Feb 19, 2026, Austin woke up to patchy fog and muggy air, with local readings in the upper 60s and relative humidity near 90%. The low clouds and fog are expected to thin by midmorning, followed by a quick warm-up that should drive highs into the mid-80s. South winds will stay generally light, occasionally kicking up gusts to around 20 mph, and overnight lows are forecast to only slip into the upper 50s.
Foggy Morning, Sunny Afternoon
Patchy fog is likely to linger through the early commute before visibility improves. Once the gray burns off, skies should turn mostly sunny and temperatures will push toward 85 later today. According to the National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio, southerly winds will run light to moderate with gusts up to 20 mph at times. For more on how this damp pattern has been playing out in recent days, check out our look at thick fog giving way to balmy skies.
Afternoon Winds And Weekend Fire Risk
Looking ahead, a cold front is expected to push through late Friday into Saturday, bringing in much drier air and northerly winds of 10 to 20 mph. Behind that front, humidities are projected to drop into the teens and 20s across the Hill Country and Escarpment. That combination raises near-critical to possibly critical fire-weather concerns for parts of South Central Texas on Saturday, and forecasters note that an elevated Rangeland Fire Danger Statement or a Red Flag Warning could be issued if conditions line up as expected. Until the air moistens back up, residents are urged to avoid open burning, secure loose yard debris, and use extra caution with grills and powered equipment.
What To Know For Your Commute
If you are driving this morning, take it easy in the fog: slow down, use low-beam headlights, and leave plenty of extra braking room until visibility improves. Austin-Bergstrom International Airport may see brief MVFR conditions early, so travelers should allow extra time to get to the terminal and check with their airline if flying today. Keep an eye on official updates through the weekend before locking in outdoor projects, especially any that involve controlled burns.
