Austin woke up to partly cloudy skies and temperatures near 60°F on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, the kind of mild morning that makes you forget it is only spring. Expect a sunny, warm afternoon with a high near 82°F and light east winds, a setup that should make the midday hours and the commute feel almost effortless.
This Morning And Today
Temperatures will climb through the 70s by late morning, then push into the low 80s by mid-afternoon, with east winds generally 0 to 5 mph. Humidity should stay relatively low today, so outdoor plans and the evening drive should be comfortable rather than sticky. Tonight stays mild and partly cloudy, with an overnight low around 62°F.
Thursday And Friday
By Thursday, April 9, 2026, it turns noticeably stickier. A small chance of showers or isolated thunderstorms is expected after 1 p.m., with a high near 84°F and southeast breezes around 0 to 5 mph. Thursday night and Friday, April 10, 2026, look more unsettled as showers and thunderstorms become more likely, and Friday's forecast calls for a high near 82°F with rain coverage increasing through the day.
Weekend Outlook
The forecast turns active over the weekend. Saturday and Sunday, April 11–12, 2026, carry the best chances for multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms, some of which could produce heavy rain and gusty winds up to about 25 mph. There are no watches or warnings in effect for the Austin area right now, but the National Weather Service cautions that the pattern will support rounds of heavier and potentially severe storms late this week into next week, according to NWS Austin/San Antonio.
Plan Ahead
If you have outdoor plans from Thursday night through Sunday, keep them flexible and have an indoor backup ready. Brief heavy downpours can quickly cut visibility and slow traffic on I-35 and MoPac. It is also a good idea to secure loose patio furniture and charge phones so you can receive any alerts if watches or warnings are issued.
More Coverage
We published an earlier look at this warm start to the week. For more background on the evolving pattern, see Austin basks in blue skies. We will post updates here if watches or warnings are issued for Travis County or nearby areas.
