Austin rolled into Friday under a blanket of low clouds and muggy air, with temperatures near 63°F at Camp Mabry and a dew point in the mid‑50s. Light winds and high humidity are turning the morning commute into a clammy one, and roofs and sidewalks may still be slick from early mist. Forecasters say the main window for showers and isolated thunderstorms holds off until later in the day, with the biggest concerns shifting into the evening hours.
Afternoon And Evening Storms
A slight chance of showers and isolated thunderstorms lingers through late morning, with coverage expected to pick up from late afternoon into tonight. The best opportunity for stronger storms and locally heavy rainfall is mainly along and south of Highway 90, while most of the Austin metro is in line for scattered, quick-hitting downpours rather than a full-on severe weather outbreak. According to the National Weather Service, any storms that fire up late today could produce pockets of heavy rain and hail where the strongest updrafts develop.
Weekend Outlook
Saturday is expected to warm into the mid‑80s with a continued chance of afternoon storms, and a front will then ramp up the odds for more widespread showers and thunderstorms late Sunday into Monday. The local forecast discussion highlights another round of showers Sunday night, so outdoor plans late Sunday should come with a backup that includes a roof. For more background on the evolving setup, see how gloomy skies grip Austin.
What To Plan
Bring rain gear if you have outdoor plans this afternoon or evening and allow extra time on the roads, since brief heavy downpours can cause ponding in low‑lying or poorly drained areas. If you are headed south of Highway 90, keep an eye on radar and be ready to pivot your plans as needed; otherwise, expect warm, humid conditions with spotty storms hanging around into early next week.
