AUSTIN / UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS WEATHER HAZARDS
THROUGH 12 MIDNIGHT TONIGHT…

…. A Risk of Lightning will Exist With Any Thunderstorms That Develop Later Today into Tonight ….

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AUSTIN / UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS WEATHER
SEVEN DAY WEATHER HEADLINES…

(1) Clouds and humidity have increased in advance of yet another slow moving low pressure storm system and cold front due to pass overhead beginning later today through tomorrow into the predawn hours Thursday. Rain showers and thunderstorms are expected with an associated lightning risk. Periods of heavier rainfall are possible with storm total rainfall of 1 to 3 inches for the period. There is a “slight” risk of severe weather.. some hail and strong thunderstorm wind gusts will be possible.

(2) As the mid week system passes, a drier and more stable weather pattern, with abundant sunshine, is expected beginning Thursday and continuing through the upcoming weekend and into Monday.

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Troy’s Weather Forecast for Austin and South Central Texas
Updated  Tuesday / 23 April 2019

TODAY…. Mostly cloudy with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms with an associated lightning risk mainly midday through the afternoon. A 30% chance of rain; where rainfall occurs, it will average less than 1/4 inch. High 80. South southeasterly wind 8 to 15 mph with higher gusts.

TONIGHT…. Cloudy with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms with an associated lightning risk. A 40% chance of rain; where rainfall occurs, it will average 1/4 inch or less. Low 66. Southerly wind 5 to 12 mph.

WEDNESDAY…. Cloudy with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms morning into midday then increasing in coverage to numerous rain showers and thunderstorms by afternoon with an associated lightning risk. Periods of heavy rain possible. A 50% chance of rain in the morning increasing to 90%chance of rain by afternoon; where rainfall occurs, it will average 3/4 to 1 1/2 inch. High 75. Easterly wind 8 to 15 mph.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT…. Cloudy with numerous rain showers and thunderstorms with an associated lightning risk as a weak cold front passes. Periods of heavy rain possible. A 90% chance of rain; where rainfall occurs, it will average another 3/4 to 1 1/2 inch. Low 61. Southerly wind shifting west southwesterly 5 to 12 mph after midnight.

THURSDAY…. Mostly cloudy with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms with an associated lightning risk before 8am. Decreasing clouds late morning into midday becoming partly cloudy in the afternoon. A 50%chance of rain in the morning; where rainfall occurs, it will average 1/4 inch or less. High 79. Northwesterly wind 5 to 12 mph.

THURSDAY NIGHT…. Becoming mostly clear. Low 60. Northerly wind decreasing to 4 to 8 mph.

FRIDAY…. Sunshine. High 82. Northerly winds 5 to 10 mph.

FRIDAY NIGHT…. Mostly clear. Low 61. Light northeasterly wind.

SATURDAY…. Sunshine. High 85. Light winds becoming southerly 5 to 12 mph by afternoon.

SATURDAY NIGHT…. Mostly clear. Low 64. Southerly wind 5 to 12 mph.

SUNDAY…. A few morning low clouds otherwise partly cloudy and more humid. High 86. Southerly wind 8 to 15 mph.

SUNDAY NIGHT…. Partly cloudy. Low 66. Southerly wind 5 to 12 mph.

MONDAY…. Morning low clouds otherwise partly cloudy. High 86. Southerly wind 8 to 15 mph.

NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE / 8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK          
Valid Tuesday / 30 April 2019 through Monday / 06 May 2019…
Temperatures… Near to Slightly Above Average   
Precipitation… Near to Slightly Above Average

AUSTIN SUNSET/SUNRISE TIMES…..
Sunrise this morning (23 Apr)………………………………………. 6:55 am
Sunset this evening (23 Apr)………………………………………… 8:04 pm
Sunrise tomorrow (24 Apr)…………………………………………… 6:54 am
Sunset tomorrow (24 Apr)……………………………………………. 8:04 pm