Saturday, March 28 is starting off gray and on the chilly side around Austin, with Camp Mabry reporting about 59°F and a brisk north northeast wind. A cold front that rolled through late Friday dropped temperatures roughly 20 to 25 degrees from Friday and scrubbed out the humidity. Expect a mostly cloudy day with a high near 68°F and morning gusts that could still push up to around 25 mph.
Afternoon Winds Ease, Cooler Air Sticks Around
Through the afternoon, north northeast winds should relax to around 5 to 10 mph, although gusts near 25 mph remain possible early on. By Saturday night, March 28, lows are expected to fall into the mid 50s. The front leaves much drier air in place, so Sunday, March 29 should turn mostly sunny with a high near 84°F. Forecast details from the NWS Austin/San Antonio call for a quick warmup on Monday and Tuesday, with highs near 89°F on Monday, March 30 and near 92°F on Tuesday, March 31.
Midweek Storm Chance
After that brief warm and dry stretch, rain chances return late Tuesday night into Wednesday, April 1. The best odds for scattered showers and thunderstorms run through Wednesday night and into Thursday, April 2. Forecasters currently expect the midweek activity to stay scattered rather than widespread, but any storms that form could bring brief heavy downpours or gusty winds. If you have outdoor plans on Wednesday or Thursday, it is worth keeping an eye on forecast updates.
Heat Safety And Local Resources
With afternoon temperatures climbing into the upper 80s and low 90s early next week, it will not take long for it to feel like classic Austin heat again. Drink plenty of water, take regular breaks in the shade, and try to avoid strenuous outdoor work during the hottest part of the day. The City of Austin maintains heat safety guidance and cooling center information, including locations and tips. Check in on older relatives and neighbors, and make sure pets have water and shade as temperatures rise.
We have been tracking this flip flopping pattern in recent days. For more on the gusty setup, see how the north wind wallops Austin ahead of the warmup. Forecasts will continue to evolve, so keep an eye on official guidance before you lock in outdoor plans next week.
