Saturday morning, June 6, 2026, Austin woke up in a full-on steam bath, with temperatures around 73°F, a dew point near 73°F and humidity pegged at 100%. Low clouds and patchy fog have been cutting visibility during the morning commute, and scattered showers or a few thunderstorms remain on the table into the afternoon.
What Fell Overnight
Radar estimates show the overnight bullseye landed from northwest Travis into southwest Williamson counties, where 4–6 inches of rain were common and a few isolated pockets may have pushed close to 8 inches. Because the pattern shifted a bit, forecasters allowed a Flood Watch to expire early Saturday, although leftover heavy downpours still led to localized ponding and brief street flooding in spots. According to the National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio, the focus for the heaviest totals stayed northwest of the core metro area.
Afternoon Outlook And Weekend
Expect a warm, sticky day with highs near 90°F on Saturday that climb into the low 90s on Sunday. The best bet for afternoon storms holds generally east of the I-35/I-37 corridor. South-southeast winds will run light to moderate, picking up to 5–10 mph with gusts up to about 25 mph in the breezier spots on Sunday, and heat-index values could top 100–103°F in some neighborhoods. For background on timing and the afternoon storm window, see our earlier breakdown of storm timing.
How To Plan Today
If you live east of I-35, keep an eye on radar and build in some extra time for errands, since quick-hitting downpours can knock down visibility and leave standing water on surface streets. Most areas should dry out next week while temperatures trend hotter into the mid-90s, so check the latest updates from the National Weather Service before locking in outdoor plans. When driving in heavy rain, slow down, avoid flooded roadways and have an indoor backup ready for any afternoon or evening activities.
