1 day Ago By Matt Mitchell
Austin residents can anticipate a tumultuous blend of weather conditions this week, beginning with a silver skyline that portends possible tempestuous episodes. According to the forecast provided by the National Weather Service, Austin is currently under a "mostly cloudy" veil with temperatures hovering at a warm 81°F and imbued with a tangible humidity of 74%. The city's barometric pressure rests at 29.
79 in, with a visibility extending out to 7 miles. Intermittent gusts of wind blow variably at 5 mph, contributing to a perceived heat index of 85°F.The weather narrative develops further into the day.
Forecasters give a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, some of which might pack enough volatility to be labeled severe. By the afternoon, a high near 84 is expected, with winds shifting from south-southwest around 10 mph to west, with potential wind gusts lashing at up to 20 mph. As the sun retreats, the chances of precipitation skyrocket to 80%, ushering in showers and possible thunderstorms post 1am, paired with patchy fog creeping in after 11pm.
The anticipated low dips to around 61, while northerly winds of 5 to 10 mph will commence their easterly turn as midnight approaches. Those in the area should be prepared for new rainfall amounts ranging between a quarter and half an inch.Transitioning into the weekend, Saturday encapsulates a 60% likelihood of showers and thunderstorms before 10am, followed by a possible thunderstorm between 10am and 1pm, then a dwindling chance of showers in the afternoon.
The early fog should dissipate by 11am, but the clouds will persist, clasping the high near 72. Winds maintain a westerly course at 5 to 10 mph, flipping to north-northwest post-noon and potentially gusting up to 20 mph.As the weekend unfolds, a mostly cloudy Saturday night with lows around 43 awaits residents, indicative of the northwest wind that will blow at 10 to 15 mph, with chances of even fiercer gusts up to 30 mph.
Sunday then breaks through partly sunny, despite the prevailing cool high near 61 and continued forceful north-northwest winds of around 15 mph. The evening is forecasted to clear up, presenting a curtain of stars upon a low near 40 while northern breezes soften, fluctuating from 5 to 10 mph and calming to a light north-northwest after midnight, yet still capable of reaching a vigorous 20 mph.The new week begins with a pledge of sunshine and warmth.
Monday's forecast speaks of sunny skies alongside a pleasant high near 70, as calm winds from the north make a gentle presence felt at 5 mph in the morning hours. The night largely echoes the tranquility with a forecast of mostly clear skies and a low around 44, while a northeast wind wraps up the day with a soft breeze.By Tuesday, Austin is promised yet another day bathed in sunlight, pushing the mercury to an agreeable 77°F.
The still morning rises to a subtle southern pulse of 5 mph in the afternoon, cementing the tranquil weather pattern. The clear skies cling to the city through Tuesday night, with the thermometer descending to a modest 51. The outlook for Wednesday speaks of sunshine reigning over a high near 83, while Wednesday night remains unblemished with a low around 57.
The forecast closes on Thursday, promising sunny domains and a high that inches closer to summer-like warmth at 87°F.For further details on the shifting skies above Austin and to stay informed on the latest weather updates, please visit the National Weather Service's website at forecast.weather.
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