Austin starts Saturday under mostly cloudy skies after lows of 72°F at Austin-Bergstrom and 72°F at Austin Camp Mabry, but the clouds will not do much to soften the weekend heat. The afternoon forecast calls for sunny skies and a high near 97, with no rain expected.
Saturday night should stay mostly clear, with a low around 74. Sunday and Monday are tied for the forecast’s highest temperatures, near 100, with possible afternoon showers or thunderstorms mainly over the Hill Country Sunday. Heat index values may exceed 100 at times during the forecast.
Heat Peaks Sunday Before Midweek Shift
Monday will remain mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Winds will generally stay light through Monday, then strengthen Tuesday from the south-southeast with gusts reaching up to 25 mph.
The pattern starts to change late Tuesday night. The National Weather Service expects a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 a.m. Wednesday. Rain chances could reach 50% during the day, with lightning possible.
Storm chances continue Thursday, when Austin could see a high near 91 and another 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Friday looks cooler, with highs below 90°F for much of the area and a chance of precipitation.
Plan Around Sunday’s Heat
People spending time outdoors this weekend should plan strenuous activities for the cooler morning or evening hours, drink plenty of water and check on older adults, children and pets. The City of Austin says public library and parks facilities can serve as cooling centers during normal operating hours, though residents should check hours before arriving.
No weather advisories are listed for Austin in the current forecast. For now, the weekend is mainly a heat story, while rain and thunderstorms remain possible next week, with timing uncertain.
