Austin wakes up under low clouds and a wall of humidity, with temperatures near 73°F and dew points in the low 70s that make the air feel sticky. Light southerly winds keep the morning commute calm across most neighborhoods, and skies are expected to clear to mostly sunny by mid- to late morning.
Afternoon Heat
Friday (May 29) will run hot, with a high around 93°F and very little chance of rain. Peak heating arrives in the mid-afternoon, paired with light south-southwest winds of about 0–5 mph. The heat does not back off this weekend, with highs again landing in the low 90s on both Saturday and Sunday.
Ozone Alert
The National Weather Service has issued an Air Quality Alert for the Austin area for Friday afternoon and evening because conditions favor elevated ozone levels. Sensitive people are advised to limit prolonged outdoor exertion during the peak afternoon window, roughly 2–7 p.m., and to consider carpooling or avoiding idling to help reduce ozone, according to the National Weather Service. Children, older adults, and people with respiratory conditions are urged to take extra care and keep an eye on any symptoms. The alert was issued May 28 and remains in effect through Friday evening.
Weekend And Next Week
A stray shower is unlikely through the weekend, but moisture returns Monday, bringing a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m. Monday at about a 20% chance. That rain chance increases to roughly 30–40% for parts of Tuesday and Wednesday as humidity climbs again. Highs are expected to hold near 92–94°F through midweek, with muggy overnights in the low to mid-70s.
If you need a cool place during the heat, the City of Austin lists daytime cooling options and resources. For background on this stretch of heat and ozone, see our earlier coverage on Hoodline in our hot, hazy week story.
