Thursday, June 11, 2026, Austin woke up to cloudy, muggy skies, with temperatures sitting near 78°F and humidity close to 90 percent. Afternoon highs are forecast to reach around 95°F, and it will feel hotter, with heat-index values expected to run as high as about 106°F. A slight chance of morning showers should fade into partly sunny skies, with south winds of 5–10 mph and gusts up to 20 mph. Overnight lows will linger in the upper 70s, which means the city will not get much of a cooldown after dark.
Midweek Heat And What To Expect
The National Weather Service in Austin is calling for highs in the mid 90s through the weekend, with heat-index readings regularly topping 100°F and peaking near 106–107°F on Thursday and Friday, and only a slight chance of showers before 10 a.m., according to NWS Austin/San Antonio. Most afternoons should stay mainly dry and partly sunny, although areas east of I‑35 could see isolated pop-up storms. South to southeast winds are expected to hold around 5–10 mph, with occasional gusts up to about 20–25 mph. Forecast confidence improves into next week, with rain chances climbing on Sunday, June 14, 2026, and the best shot at locally heavy rainfall coming Monday, June 15 into Tuesday, June 16, 2026.
Where To Cool Off
The City of Austin notes that Parks and Recreation facilities and public library branches serve as cooling centers during their normal operating hours and that the city provides heat-safety information for residents who are most at risk, according to City of Austin. “Heat is something we can combat,” Austin-Travis County Health Authority Dr. Desmar Walkes said in the city release, as officials urge people to drink plenty of water, seek shade, and move strenuous outdoor activities to the cooler morning or evening hours. If you or someone you know is medically vulnerable, check local assistance programs and confirm cooling-center hours before heading out.
Plan Your Commute
Isolated downpours this afternoon could briefly cut visibility and leave standing water in low-lying spots, so build in extra time for your drive and ease up on the gas if you hit heavy rain. For background on the week’s building heat, take a look at our June 10 update, Sticky Start, Searing Finish. We will post updates if any heat watches or warnings are issued. Until then, keep water close, check in on older neighbors, and try to avoid heavy exertion during the hottest part of the day.
