AUSTIN / UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS WEATHER HAZARDS
THROUGH 12 MIDNIGHT TONIGHT…
…. Dangerous Lightning with Any Thunderstorm Today Through Tonight….
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AUSTIN / UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS WEATHER
SEVEN DAY WEATHER HEADLINES…
(1) An increasingly moist and unstable air mass, in combination with a series of upper level low pressure disturbances to our west and an approaching cold front from the northwest by mid and late week, will result in daily rain shower and thunderstorm chances over the next seven day forecast period. Rainfall could be heavy at times with NWS/Weather Prediction Center guidance suggesting an average 3 to 5 inches of rain between now and Sunday with isolated totals to near 6 to 8 inches possible especially in areas east of the IH35 corridor. In addition, the NWS/Storm Prediction Center expects the possibility of severe thunderstorms for tomorrow with isolated tornadoes, large hail and damaging straight line thunderstorms possible.
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Troy’s Weather Forecast for Austin and South Central Texas
Updated Tuesday / 07 May 2019
TODAY…. Cloudy with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms by afternoon with an associated lightning risk. A 50% chance of rain; rainfall, where it occurs, will average 1/4 to 1/2 inch. High 83. South southeasterly wind 5 to 12 mph.
TONIGHT…. Cloudy with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms with an associated lightning risk. A 50%chance of rain; rainfall, where it occurs, will average 1/4 inch. Low 71. Southeasterly wind 5 to 10 mph.
WEDNESDAY…. Cloudy with numerous rain showers and thunderstorms with an associated lightning risk. Heavy rain possible. Thunderstorms may be severe with isolated tornadoes, hail and damaging thunderstorm winds. A 70% chance of rain; rainfall, where it occurs, will average 1/2 to 1 inch. High 81. Southerly wind 5 to 12 mph.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT…. Cloudy with numerous rain showers and thunderstorms with an associated lightning risk. Heavy rain possible. Thunderstorms may be severe with isolated tornadoes, hail and damaging thunderstorm winds. A 60%chance of rain; rainfall, where it occurs, will average 1 to 1 1/2 inch. Low 70. South southeasterly wind 5 to 10 mph.
THURSDAY…. Cloudy with numerous rain showers and thunderstorms with an associated lightning risk. Heavy rain at times. A 70% chance of rain; rainfall, where it occurs, will average 1 to 1 1/2 inch. High 81. South southeasterly wind 5 to 12 mph becoming northeasterly in the afternoon as a weak cold front passes.
THURSDAY NIGHT…. Cloudy and cooler with numerous rain showers and thunderstorms with an associated lightning risk. Heavy rain at times. A 70% chance of rain; rainfall, where it occurs, will average 1 to 1/2 inch. Low 57. Northeasterly wind 5 to 12 mph.
FRIDAY…. Cloudy and cooler with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms with an associated lightning risk. A 50% chance of rain; rainfall, where it occurs, will average 1 inch. High 70. Northeasterly wind 8 to 15 mph.
FRIDAY NIGHT…. Cloudy with numerous rain showers and thunderstorms with an associated lightning risk. A 60% chance of rain; rainfall, where it occurs, will average 1/2 to 1 inch. Low 59. Easterly wind 5 to 10 mph.
SATURDAY…. Cloudy with numerous rain showers and thunderstorms with an associated lightning risk. A 60% chance of rain; rainfall, where it occurs, will average 1/4 to 1/2 inch. High 74. Northeasterly wind 4 to 8 mph.
SATURDAY NIGHT…. Cloudy with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms with an associated lightning risk. A 30% chance of rain; rainfall, where it occurs, will average 1/4 inch or less. Low 60. Easterly wind 4 to 8 mph.
SUNDAY…. Mostly cloudy with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms with an associated lightning risk. A 30% chance of rain; rainfall, where it occurs, will average 1/4 inch or less. High 79. Southeasterly wind 4 to 8 mph.
SUNDAY NIGHT…. Mostly cloudy with widely scattered rain showers and thunderstorms with an associated lightning risk. A 20% chance of rain; rainfall, where it occurs, will average less than 1/4 inch. Low 63. Southeasterly wind 4 to 8 mph.
MONDAY…. Partly to mostly cloudy with widely scattered rain showers and thunderstorms with an associated lightning risk. A 20% chance of rain; rainfall, where it occurs, will average less than 1/4 inch. High 80. Southeasterly wind 6 to 10 mph.
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE / 8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK
Valid Tuesday / 14 May 2019 through Monday / 20 May 2019…
Temperatures…Below Average
Precipitation… Above Average
AUSTIN SUNSET/SUNRISE TIMES…..
Sunrise this morning (07 May)………………………………………. 6:42 am
Sunset this evening (07 May)………………………………………… 8:13 pm
Sunrise tomorrow (08 May)…………………………………………… 6:42 am
Sunset tomorrow (08 May)……………………………………………. 8:14 pm