2 weeks Ago By Sophie Leclerc
Austin residents can expect a mix of elements from the sky this week, with shifting forecasts that range from thunderstorms and rain to partially sunny days, according to the National Weather Service. As of the latest update, the city is under mostly cloudy skies today, with temperatures hovering around 75°F.As the day progresses, there's a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4 pm, the humidity stubbornly clinging at 76% with a subtly wavering east-southeast wind around 5 mph.
Come tonight, the chance of precipitation rockets to 80%, with new rainfall potentially measuring between a quarter and half an inch. The winds are expected to sustain themselves, but with gusts that could reach up to 20 mph.The wet conditions are poised to continue into Thursday, wherein the forecast predicts a definite 100% chance of showers and perhaps thunderstorms after 1 pm.
Residents might also encounter patchy fog between 9 am and 1 pm while navigating temperatures peaking near 69°F, staunch gusts up to 20 mph could be rivaling the steady east southeast breeze.Entering Thursday night, showers and a possible thunderstorm accompany patchy fog rolling in post 9 pm. Shifting towards the weekend, Friday maintains a 70% likelihood of more showers and thunderstorms largely confined to before 1 pm, preceded by this persistent morning fog.
The collective mood of nature shifts on Saturday, when mostly sunny conditions break through with a high of 87°F. Though, the a chance of rain revisits us by Monday night, albeit at a more lenient 20% possibility.Sunday will taunt with even warmer temperatures, a high near 89°F, and a mix of clouds and sun, easing into a modestly cooler Sunday night.
The weekly cycle loops back to a more subdued climate forecast by Tuesday, granting a modest 30 percent chance of showers amidst partly sunny skies.For those tracking the ebb and flow of Austin's often-temperamental weather, it seems the city has encapsulated the essence of spring with its teeter-totter of stormy and sunny days. It's a reminder that even amid the promise of spring's warmth, the skies above carry their own plans.
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