Early Tuesday morning, June 30, Austin rolled out of bed to mostly clear skies, thick humidity and that already-sweaty feeling: about 77°F with dew points in the low 70s, enough to make the air feel sticky before breakfast. By midafternoon, the sun is expected to drive temperatures into the mid‑90s, so any mid‑day outdoor plans will likely feel oppressive. Overnight lows will hang in the upper 70s, which means not much real relief once the sun goes down.
Afternoon Heat And Gusty South Winds
Highs are forecast to land near 96°F on Tuesday and Wednesday, with heat‑index readings pushing into the low 100s and locally peaking around 102°F. South‑southeast winds of 5–10 mph are on tap, with afternoon gusts up to 20 mph, just enough to kick up dust on dry roads and make even shaded spots feel a bit less comfortable than you might hope. That hot, humid setup is expected to hold through the holiday weekend, with Thursday and Friday climbing into the upper 90s and Independence Day (Saturday, July 4) near 99°F. Only a slight chance of scattered showers or storms creeps back in late Sunday into Monday. For the full forecast, see NWS Austin/San Antonio.
Cooling Options And Safety
Parks and public libraries double as cooling centers during their regular hours, and downtown services such as the Austin Resource Center for the Homeless offer daytime respite for people without steady access to air conditioning. If you are going to be outside, try to avoid strenuous activity between roughly noon and 6 p.m., sip water regularly, check in on older neighbors and keep pets shaded. A list of cooling locations and heat‑safety resources is available from the City of Austin.
No watches or warnings are posted for the Austin area at this time, but the combination of warm nights and repeat hot afternoons means heat safety should stay at the top of the list through at least early next week. Check local forecasts before locking in outdoor plans and, when you can, shift activity to the cooler parts of the day.
