Austin woke Sunday to fog and mist, with calm air and temperatures in the mid-60s. Low clouds could persist into midday, with Austin's visibility returning to VFR around noon, but the day will still turn warm and humid, topping out near 84 degrees before the next big weather change rolls in Monday night.
The National Weather Service Austin-San Antonio office expects mostly cloudy skies across the region this afternoon, although low clouds could scatter, with a light east wind of up to 5 mph and little chance of rain. Tonight stays mostly cloudy with a low near 67, keeping the air muggy ahead of a warmer Monday.
Monday Brings The Week’s Warmest Air
Monday is forecast to be the warmest day in the near-term outlook, with partly sunny skies and a high near 87. Southerly winds will run 5 to 10 mph and could gust to 25 mph, making open-air plans breezier even before storms arrive.
Storms Could Turn Strong Overnight
Showers and thunderstorms are likely after midnight Monday night, with a 70% chance of precipitation and gusts up to 20 mph. A line of storms is expected to move through overnight into Tuesday morning as a cold front crosses Central Texas, and the weather service says a few storms could produce damaging winds or large hail.
A Level 1 of 5 categorical severe-weather risk covers parts of the region along and north or west of the Interstate 35 corridor. Storms along the front could continue into Tuesday morning.
Cooler, Drier Weather Takes Over
Behind the front, Tuesday night drops to about 56 degrees, followed by sunny, mild weather Wednesday with a high near 77. Thursday and Friday stay mostly sunny in the upper 70s, while Saturday brings a slight 20% chance of showers.
No watches or warnings were posted for the Austin area Sunday morning. Residents with outdoor plans Monday night should keep an eye on updated forecasts and have a way to receive alerts, since storm timing and intensity can shift as the front gets closer.
