1 week Ago By Sophie Leclerc
The city of Austin is gearing up for a fluctuating week of weather, according to the latest forecast from the National Weather Service . Today's skies are predominantly overcast, with temperatures hovering around a comfortable 79°F, paired with a humidity level of 62%. The wind speed is relatively mild at variable speeds of 5mph, but it is the potential for showers and thunderstorms that residents should keep an eye on.
The current barometric pressure sits at 30.02 in. This afternoon brings a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms post-4 pm, under mostly sunny conditions that could see the mercury rise to approximately 89 degrees.
With winds hailing from the southeast at a gentle 5 mph, the unpredictability of the rain lays a blanket of uncertainty over the city. As the evening draws near, the chance of precipitation persists at 30%, with possible showers and thunderstorms tapering off before 1 am and picking up again slightly after 4 am. According to a forecast sourced from the National Weather Service , "increasing clouds, with a low around 70," will accompany these conditions, while winds, although starting robust from the southeast at 5 to 10 mph, may become light after midnight.
Wednesday sets the stage for a higher probability of showers and thunderstorms with a 50 percent chance, mainly post-7am. A high near 83 is expected under mostly cloudy skies, with a light southeast wind picking up to 5 to 10 mph in the morning, potentially gusting as high as 20 mph. New rainfall amounts could range between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, but thunderstorms may bring higher amounts in certain locations.
The slight chance of showers lingers into Wednesday night, dropping to a 20 percent likelihood before 10pm, with a southeast wind of 5 to 10 mph accompanying temperatures around 69 degrees. Looking towards the end of the week, Thursday ramps up the chances of showers and thunderstorms with a 60 percent chance of precipitation, increasing after 1pm under mostly cloudy skies and an estimated high of 86. "South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph," the National Weather Service's forecast points to another day with variable weather.
The chance of rain diminishes slightly to 30 percent before 1am on Thursday night amidst a backdrop of prevalent clouds and temperatures around 69. The week's weather pattern continues its oscillation with a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms on Friday, and partly sunny skies providing a modest reprieve that should allow the temperature to climb near 88 degrees. The evening remains mostly cloudy with a steady southeast wind around 5 mph.
The weekend outlook suggests a warm front moving in with Saturday and Sunday bringing highs near 90 and 92, respectively, with a mixture of partly sunny conditions and customary clouds. Overnight temperatures are projected to settle around the low 70s. As Austin prepares for the commencement of another work week, residents can expect Monday to follow suit with the weekend's warmth, possibly reaching a high near 93 degrees under continuing mostly cloudy skies.
All in all, the city should brace for a blend of sun, clouds, and intermittent rain, as April in Texas remains faithful to its unpredictable temperament..
