Austin rolled into Sunday, March 29, 2026, under mostly cloudy skies and a cool start near 55°F. A shallow layer of low clouds and patchy fog may cling to low-lying neighborhoods this morning, but that gloom should peel back by late morning as southerly flow kicks in. Once that happens, temperatures are set to rocket into the 80s by afternoon.
Sunny, Warm And Getting Hotter
Sunshine is expected to drive highs to around 86°F this afternoon, Sunday, March 29, 2026, with south-southwest winds of 0–10 mph and gusts up to about 20 mph. The warming trend holds into Monday, March 30, and Tuesday, March 31, with highs near 89°F and 91°F, respectively, and inland spots likely nudging into the low 90s by Wednesday, April 1. The pattern stays dry through early next week before rain chances return, according to the National Weather Service.
Afternoon Winds Pick Up
South winds will strengthen this afternoon and could gust 20–25 mph at times on Monday and Tuesday, turning exposed roadways and hilltops noticeably breezier. Those gusts are enough to rattle patio furniture and kick up choppy conditions on local lakes, so it’s worth tying down anything light enough to take flight. It’s a continuation of the same warm pattern spotlighted in our late-February warm spell.
Midweek Rain Chances
Forecast models are hinting at a mid-week pattern shift that could spin up a dryline and scattered showers or thunderstorms from Wednesday night, April 1, into Thursday, April 2, with a roughly 30% chance of precipitation on Thursday. Any storms at this stage look to be spotty, but Wednesday and Thursday still offer the best opportunity for measurable rain after an otherwise dry stretch. If you have outdoor plans, keep an eye on forecast updates later in the week, since the timing and coverage of any storms could change as the system evolves.
