Austin rolled out of bed under a thick blanket of fog and sticky air Saturday morning, with the Camp Mabry observation near 72°F and visibility trimmed to about 4 miles. The haze is expected to lift by mid‑morning, but the city will slide straight into summer mode, with highs headed for the upper 80s. Forecasters are already eyeing the calendar, as a frontal boundary is projected to sweep through late Sunday and kick off widespread showers and thunderstorms overnight into Monday morning.
Morning Fog, Afternoon Heat
Patchy fog should hang around through roughly 9 a.m., then skies are expected to open up to a partly sunny, hot afternoon, with a high near 89°F. Rain chances stay on the low side for most of Saturday at around 20%, and any showers that do bubble up are expected to drop less than a tenth of an inch for most spots. Light east‑northeast breezes will not do much to cut the humidity, so it will feel warmer than the thermometer suggests. NWS Austin/San Antonio
Sunday Night Storms Could Turn Severe
A stronger front moves in late Sunday, with showers and thunderstorms likely after 7 p.m. and continuing through the overnight hours into Monday (night of May 10–11, 2026). The Storm Prediction Center currently places portions of central Texas under a Marginal to Slight risk for severe weather, with large hail and damaging straight‑line winds flagged as the main threats. Some storms could quickly organize along the front, unleashing heavy downpours that cut visibility and trigger brief urban or creek‑drain flooding in low‑lying areas. Storm Prediction Center
Plan For The Commute
For early Monday plans, expect the most active storms overnight into the first part of the morning, with activity tapering by late morning. Roads may be slick and gusty winds could knock down small branches or cause short power interruptions, so build in extra travel time and steer clear of standing water. It is a good idea to secure loose outdoor furniture, move gatherings inside if you can, and keep a charged phone nearby for any watches or warnings that may come through overnight.
Updates will follow if watches or warnings are issued. For the latest local forecast and any advisories, check the National Weather Service and local emergency channels before heading out. Enjoy the warm and mostly quiet Saturday while it lasts, because the weekend looks poised to wrap up with a noisy, wet reset before a drier pattern settles in next week.
