1 week Ago By Natalie Petrovich
The latest weather forecast in Austin is serving up a warm blanket of sunny skies today, according to the National Weather Service . With the mercury rising to a comfortable 76°F (24°C) as of the last update, and an expected high near 88, locals are set to enjoy a classic spring day with a light east breeze tenderly brushing past at around 5 mph. Tonight, Austinites can anticipate a gentle shift as clouds begin to gather, draping the city in increasing coverage and ushering in a low around 67.
The wind seems to have a mind of its own, starting east and settling down as the evening wraps up. Come Tuesday, the city is on watch for a meteorological shake-up, offering a 40% chance of showers between 1pm and 4pm, then ascending to a likelihood of showers and thunderstorms post-4pm. The change, as forecast , comes adorned with a partly sunny garb and a high near 89.
As the midpoint of the week takes the stage, Wednesday brings with it a 60% chance of showers and possibly a thunderstorm. It’s not just rain that Austin has to brace for; there's a whisper of the winds gusting as high as 20 mph amidst the mostly cloudy skies and high of 83. The turbulence continues into the night, albeit toned down, with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before the clock strikes 10pm, then a slight chance of showers later until 1am.
The weather narrative continues through the week, with Thursday's plot thickening with a high chance of showers and thunderstorms, and showers likely after 1pm alongside a high near 86. Not letting up, the forecast spells out a 40 percent chance of nighttime showers and thunderstorms. Through the weekend, Friday keeps the rhythm with a subdued 50 percent chance for storms.
Though nightfall ushers in mostly cloudy skies and a low hovering around 68. Carrying over to Saturday, there's a brief interlude of respite with a lower 20 percent risk of storms amid a partly sunny backdrop and a high flirting with the 90-degree mark, only to be followed by another mostly cloudy evening. As Sunday unfurls, it appears Austin may finally see the curtain closing on the rainy pageant, with the day forecasted to be partly sunny to complement a high soaring up to near 90.
The weather can, and often does, write its own story in the heart of Texas, but for this week, the script seems all but inked with variable winds, fluctuating clouds, and a chorus line of potential storms. No matter if you’re headed to work or lounging by the lake, keeping one eye on the skies in Austin might just be the prudent plot point to follow..
