Austin residents can expect to carry their umbrellas for the next few days as the possibility of rain looms over the city. In the latest weather update by
National Weather Service
, today holds a 50 percent chance of rain with potential thunderstorms. The humidity sits uncomfortably at 74% and visibility reaches up to 10 miles.
Chances for mainly scattered showers this morning and isolated thunderstorms this afternoon as a warm front lifts north over the area. Afternoon highs will range from the mid 70s north to the upper 80s in the south.
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Forecasters suggest that the uneasy calm of the overcast sky is going to briefly break, to give way to showers and thunderstorms later in the day. The dew point stands at 70°F (21°C), making the atmosphere feel particularly heavy. Patchy fog before 11 am should be expected, but it will mostly clear up with an east wind traveling at a mild 5 mph. Despite the dreariness, the temperatures could rise to near 80°F.
This evening will kind of mirror the day’s weather, maintaining a 40% chance of early showers and thunderstorms. Conditions are expected to mellow slightly with the east winds calming as the night progresses, and temperatures dipping to around 70°F, as per the
National Weather Service
. Residents should not be fooled by the brief respite—showers and possible thunderstorms are forecasted again after 3 am.
Going into Friday, the chance of precipitation escalates to 60%, firmly reminding us that an umbrella should be a constant companion. Showers, and possibly a thunderstorm after 9 am, are on the horizon with a high again near 83°F. A southeast wind around 5 mph will provide little relief as the forecast anticipates new rainfall amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, with thunderstorms potentially bringing more.
Looking ahead to the weekend, Austin’s weather swings back to more pleasant conditions. After likely showers and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight on Friday, the sky will clear up offering mostly sunny days. Saturday’s high is expected to reach around 75°F with a north wind of about 5 mph. The trend continues with a mostly clear Sunday night and a sunny Veterans Day with highs inching back up to the 80s, as detailed by the
National Weather Service
.
With fluctuating weather patterns this week, it’s advised to stay updated on any changes. Austin’s weather appears to hold a little bit of everything—sunshine, rain, and the ever-persistent Texas heat as the week rolls out. For the most accurate and current weather conditions, be sure to check the
National Weather Service
.
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