Austin is waking up cloudy and cool this Thursday, May 7, 2026, with temperatures sitting in the low 60s and a solid gray sky that looks set to linger. The forecast calls for mostly cloudy conditions through the day and a high near 73°F, with north-northeast winds of 5–10 mph and gusts up to 20 mph.
Storms Friday Into Saturday
Showers and thunderstorms become more likely on Friday, May 8, and forecasters are watching a setup that could bring locally heavy rain capable of brief flash flooding. According to the National Weather Service, parts of the I‑35 corridor and the Coastal Plains are in a Slight Risk for excessive rainfall from Friday into early Saturday, May 9.
What To Expect For Plans
Friday carries roughly a 50% chance of measurable rain in many spots, with the potential for heavy downpours Friday night. Highs reach the upper 70s on May 8 and then warm to the mid‑80s by Saturday, May 9. If you have outdoor plans lined up for Friday, May 8, it is worth having a backup plan ready, a point highlighted in Hoodline's May 5 update on how Austin steams under humid skies heading into the weekend.
Timing And Winds
The best chance for showers and thunderstorms arrives after 7 a.m. Friday, May 8, with storms likely to hang around through Friday night before tapering off by early Saturday, May 9. Winds stay on the lighter side: a chilly north breeze today at 5–10 mph with gusts near 20 mph, followed by lighter east‑southeast flow ahead of Friday's storms. Sunday, May 10, looks drier and hotter, with afternoon highs near 88°F. There are no active watches or warnings for Austin at this time.
How To Stay Safe
If storms deliver those heavier pockets of rain, avoid driving through standing water and build in extra time for any Friday commutes, since flash flooding can develop quickly in urban and hill‑country creeks. For preparedness tips and local resources, check guidance from City of Austin Emergency Management.
