Austin woke up socked in on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, with thick fog draped over low‑lying neighborhoods and temperatures stalled in the mid‑60s. The gray soup should thin out by mid to late morning, but the dry spell will not last. Highs are headed for around 82°F with a 30–40% chance of showers and scattered thunderstorms this afternoon. Drivers are urged to leave extra room to stop where the fog hangs on and to expect a slower‑than‑usual airport and surface‑street commute. After today, the pattern flips warmer and drier into the weekend, with highs pushing toward the 90s by early next week.
Fog And Showers Today
The National Weather Service reports that "areas of fog have developed across South‑Central Texas this morning" and has a Special Weather Statement in effect for parts of the region through 10 a.m. CDT. Once the fog burns off, most of the metro should climb into the low 80s while that 30–40% rain chance holds through the afternoon. Forecasters note a few storms could squeeze out brief heavy downpours on the order of a few tenths of an inch. South‑southeast breezes stay light today, then are expected to pick up later in the week. For full forecast details, check the National Weather Service.
Commute And Airport Impacts
Low clouds and pockets of thicker fog this morning could slow traffic on I‑35, MoPac, and other major routes, with visibility most likely to drop on bridges and overpasses. At Austin‑Bergstrom and other nearby airports, early reports showed conditions below instrument minimums, so flyers should confirm departure and arrival status with their airlines in case of delays or cancellations. If you have to be on the road, use low beams, ease off the gas, and leave more space between you and the car ahead.
Late‑Week Warmup
Once Wednesday's shower chances move out, the atmosphere goes into warmup mode. Highs are expected to rise into the mid to upper 80s by Friday, with weekend afternoons near 90°F and a possible mid‑90s day early next week. That will make midday outdoor plans feel much hotter, especially in full sun, so aim workouts and yard projects for the cooler morning or evening hours. For a look back at how this soggy stretch started, see the recent all‑day soaker.
What To Know
Fog should gradually lift through mid‑morning, followed by scattered afternoon showers and a few brief storms, so keeping an umbrella handy is not a bad idea. If you have travel or outdoor plans later this week, prepare for a noticeable jump in afternoon heat, stay hydrated, and try to avoid long stretches of exertion during the hottest part of the day. Updates will follow if any additional watches or warnings are issued.
