Austin is starting Monday under cloudy, humid skies, but the summer-like heat is already waiting in the wings. Temperatures will climb to 93 degrees, with the heat index reaching about 101 and a chance of showers and thunderstorms arriving during the afternoon.
Storm Chances Arrive After Lunch
Monday should turn partly sunny before scattered showers and thunderstorms become possible between 1 and 4 p.m., with rain chances continuing into the evening. Southeast winds will run 5 to 10 mph, with gusts up to 20 mph, while the chance of rain sits near 30%.
The latest National Weather Service forecast calls for less than a tenth of an inch of rain in most spots, so this looks more like a scattered-soaker setup than an all-day washout. No watches, warnings or advisories are posted for the Austin area.
Tuesday And Wednesday Keep The Heat On
The newest outlook is a substantial update to Sunday’s Hoodline forecast, pushing Tuesday’s high near 95 degrees with a heat index as high as 105. Tuesday should stay partly sunny, with south-southeast winds gusting up to 25 mph and only a small rain chance.
Wednesday remains hot near 94 degrees, but storm chances increase to about 40%, especially from late morning into the afternoon. Overnight lows will stay unusually mild, ranging from the mid-70s Tuesday night to around 71 Wednesday night, keeping mornings muggy instead of crisp.
Friday Brings The Fall Reset
Thursday should be mostly sunny and a little less hot near 91 degrees before a stronger front changes the weekend setup. Friday’s high is expected to fall to about 81 degrees, with north-northeast winds of 15 to 20 mph and a low near 60 Friday night.
Saturday looks mostly sunny near 75 degrees, followed by a sunny Sunday with a high around 79. For outdoor plans, the best strategy is to use cooler morning hours through Wednesday, keep water nearby and take the afternoon heat seriously even when storms do not develop.
