Friday, May 15 is starting off mostly cloudy and muggy in Austin, with temperatures near 70°F and a dew point around 68°F that makes the air feel thick and sticky. By afternoon, the city heats up to around 92°F, and a strengthening south breeze turns into gusty winds. Expect warm, humid evenings and not much relief from the heat as we head into the weekend.
Afternoon Winds Pick Up
Late this morning, south winds ramp up and hold near 5 to 10 mph, with gusts pushing into the 20 to 25 mph range by afternoon, especially over hilltops and through downtown corridors. Those gusts will make sun-exposed spots feel even hotter and can send lightweight patio items on the move, so it is a good idea to secure outdoor furniture. Skies should stay mostly cloudy, and there is only a very small chance of a stray shower today.
Weekend Heat And Rising Humidity
Saturday, May 16 and Sunday, May 17 will both top out near 92°F, but increasing Gulf moisture will make afternoons feel even stickier. Heat indices could climb into the upper 90s, and some isolated spots may feel more like 100 to 105°F between Sunday and Tuesday (May 17 to 19). Forecasters note that a few neighborhoods could get close to the thresholds that trigger heat-advisory messaging early next week. These trends are outlined by the National Weather Service.
Storm Risk Builds Into Next Week
After a mostly dry weekend, the chance of showers and thunderstorms goes up on Monday, May 18 and then expands through midweek. Periods of heavy rain and gusty winds are possible and could mess with outdoor plans. Forecast confidence on the exact timing and coverage is still low, so keep some flexibility if you have events scheduled Monday through Wednesday. If heat or storms become a problem, the City of Austin keeps a list of parks and libraries that can operate as cooling centers during extreme heat, with locations and guidance available online.
