What is the weather like in Austin this week? Will it rain? See forecasts
Austin may have been spared the summer heat, as temperatures are expected to remain in the 90s with slight chances of rain later in the work week.
After some much-needed rain last week, Austin can expect a milder week with high temperatures consistently in the 90s and lows in the upper 60s to 70s.
There is a slight chance of rain later in the week, but it is not certain if there will be much rain, according to the National Weather Service.
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Andrew Quigley, a meteorologist at the Met Office, said the start of the week would be somewhat dry due to an air mass that came behind Saturday’s storms.
Southerly winds are expected to blow moisture from the Gulf of Mexico starting later in the week, causing increased humidity, Quigley said. He said it will also enhance the chance of light, scattered rain and thunderstorms later in the week, with areas east of Interstate 35 having the highest chance of seeing any precipitation.
Are we done with 100 degree heat?
That could be the case, with the weather service not predicting any temperatures in the upper 90s for the next seven days. That’s about when we start to see temperatures drop, Quigley said, although a rogue day or two with highs into the 100s can’t be ruled out.
“We are cautiously optimistic that we will stay below triple digits, but it is not outside the realm of possibility,” he said.
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How much rain did we get last week?
In the Austin area, we saw a total of about 0.83 inches of rain last week, according to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration data, with the most rain falling on Saturday at 0.42.
Although it was nice to see water falling from the sky, this month is still drier than usual, with the Austin area typically seeing about 2.14 inches of rain by this point in the month, according to NOAA data. .
What are the fire conditions?
With rain falling last week and increasing humidity later in the week, the National Weather Service does not expect there to be any critical or near-critical fire conditions this week.
However, Quigley said people should still be cautious when engaging in any behavior that could lead to a fire. Travis County remains under a burn ban.
How is the local water supply?
Lake Travis is 38% full and is about 630 feet above average sea level, according to Lower Colorado River Authority data. Normally, the lake is about 663 feet above average sea level in September.
Lake Buchanan is a little better, at 47% capacity and about 994 feet above mean sea level, according to the LCRA. In September, the lake’s elevation typically reaches 1,010 feet above mean sea level.
The Edwards Aquifer, which supplies water to two million Texans across parts of Central Texas and the Hill Country, including San Marcos, was about 630 feet above mean sea level at well index J-17 in Bexar County during the past 10 days . According to data from the aquifer. This is about 30 feet below the normal average for September.
What is the weather forecast in Austin?
Monday:
- High: 93.
- Low: 70.
- Chance of rain: none.
Tuesday:
- High: 93.
- Low: 70.
- Chance of rain: none.
Wednesday:
- High: 95.
- Low: 73.
- Chance of rain: Slight – about 15% chance of rain and thunderstorms 1-6 p.m.
Thursday:
- High: 95.
- Low: 74.
- Chance of rain: A slight chance of rain and thunderstorms almost throughout the day, with the highest chance in the morning at 24%, and lower in the afternoon to 15%.
Friday:
- High: 94.
- Low: 73.
- Chance of Rain: Slight – about 17% chance of rain and thunderstorms from 7 a.m. to noon.
