Austin started Sunday, March 8, 2026, on the muggy side, with mostly cloudy skies, temperatures in the mid-50s (around 55°F), and a light north breeze. There is a slight chance of light rain this morning, so a quick shower is possible during the commute, but low clouds should leave most neighborhoods damp rather than drenched. Patchy fog may redevelop overnight into Monday morning, especially in low-lying parts of the city.
Afternoon Clouds And Spotty Showers
Through the afternoon, expect mostly cloudy skies with a high near 70°F and about a 20 to 30 percent chance of showers before early afternoon. After that, only a slight chance of a stray thunderstorm lingers later in the day. Winds stay light from the north to northeast around 5 mph, and rainfall totals from today’s activity should generally stay under one tenth of an inch. Tonight remains mostly cloudy with a low near 61°F and more patchy fog possible toward daybreak.
Tuesday Night Into Wednesday
The bigger weather story lines up for late Tuesday into Wednesday morning, when a stronger system is expected to pull together and bring more widespread showers and thunderstorms. Some of those storms could be on the stronger side and produce locally heavy rain. South winds will ramp up ahead of the system, with gusts possibly reaching 25 to 30 mph before and during the storms. The highest impacts are expected overnight into the Wednesday morning commute, during the overnight hours of March 10 to 11. Forecasters with the National Weather Service recommend checking back for updates as the timing and organization of the storms are refined.
Commute And Outdoor Plans
Drivers should be ready for wet roads and brief drops in visibility at times this week, especially during heavier downpours and in the late-Tuesday to Wednesday window. If you have outdoor plans, it is worth shifting them away from Tuesday night or keeping a backup indoor option until after the Wednesday morning rush clears out. This story updates our earlier coverage on how Austin was in for a soaking with the latest timing and impact details.
Bottom Line
Keep an umbrella handy today and plan for a warmer, more humid stretch overall, with the main storm threat focused late Tuesday into Wednesday morning. Conditions are expected to clear and cool by Thursday, with sunnier and drier weather returning later in the week.
