Austin rolled out of bed to a muggy, partly cloudy start on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, with temperatures sitting near 63°F and patchy fog pooling in low-lying spots early. Forecasters expect the fog to linger roughly between 7 a.m. and 9 a.m., then hang on to the clouds through the day as the mercury climbs toward a warm high near 76°F.
Southerly breezes will stay on the quieter side early, then ramp up to around 5–10 mph this afternoon with gusts near 20 mph and a few gustier pockets around the metro. The National Weather Service flags a modest chance of rain tonight, roughly 40 percent, with most spots only seeing trace amounts to a few tenths of an inch and lows near 57°F.
Afternoon Winds Pick Up
Those 20 mph gusts could make the afternoon drive feel a bit blustery, especially for high-profile vehicles on exposed stretches of highway. If your lawn chairs like to travel, now is a good time to secure the lightweight patio furniture. Even with the breeze, conditions will feel warm rather than stormy through the day, so outdoor plans look fine until later in the evening.
Late-Week Storm Threat
A brief ridge on Thursday should nudge temperatures into the low 80s, a prelude to a stronger system arriving late Friday into Saturday that will crank up rain and thunderstorm chances. As noted in our February sizzle forecast from February 9, showers and thunderstorms are most likely on Saturday, February 14, 2026, with some neighborhoods potentially picking up around an inch of rain and isolated thunderstorms in the mix.
Commute And Airport Notes
Drivers should watch for quick drops in visibility near creeks and in low-lying neighborhoods early this morning, and build in a few extra minutes on the way into downtown. At Austin-Bergstrom, low ceilings may develop briefly early but are expected to lift to VFR by mid to late morning, so check with your airline before heading out, per the National Weather Service.
If Valentine’s Day plans involve being outside, keep a close eye on short-range forecasts and line up a backup indoor option, since Saturday is looking showery. Updates will follow if any advisories are issued.
