Troy Kimmel Weather

Forecasting Austin and South Central Texas Weather Since 1984

Wednesday / 24 April 2019 Update….

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

…. A Risk of Lightning will Exist With Thunderstorms Today Through Tonight ….
…. A Risk of Hail and Stronger Straightline Thunderstorm Winds with the Thunderstorms into Early and Mid Evening Today ….
…. A Risk of Some Flash Flooding and Nuisance Flooding in Urban Areas and in Low Water Crossings Today Through Tonight …. Remember, Turn Around, Don’t Drown ….

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AUSTIN / UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS WEATHER
SEVEN DAY WEATHER HEADLINES…

(1) A slow moving upper level low pressure storm system and cold front will be moving overhead between now and the predawn hours tomorrow morning.

(2) As the system passes, a drier and more stable weather pattern, with abundant sunshine, is expected beginning tomorrow afternoon and continuing through the upcoming weekend and into the early part of next week.

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Troy’s Weather Forecast for Austin and South Central Texas
Updated  Wednesday / 24 April 2019

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

TONIGHT…. Cloudy with numerous rain showers and thunderstorms with an associated lightning risk as a weak cold front passes by 8pm. 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 northwesterly 5 to 12 mph.

THURSDAY…. Mostly cloudy with a few rain showers before 7am. Decreasing clouds mid and late morning into midday becoming partly cloudy. A 20%chance of rain in the morning; where rainfall occurs, it will average .10 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 60. Light northeasterly wind.

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

SATURDAY NIGHT…. Mostly clear. Low 62. 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 64. Southerly wind 5 to 12 mph.

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

MONDAY NIGHT…. Partly cloudy. Low 67. Southerly wind 5 to 12 mph.

TUESDAY…. Morning low clouds otherwise partly cloudy. High 85. Southerly wind 8 to 15 mph.

NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE / 8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK          
Valid Wednesday / 01 May 2019 through Tuesday / 07 May 2019…
Temperatures… Slightly Above Average   
Precipitation… Slightly Above Average

AUSTIN SUNSET/SUNRISE TIMES…..
Sunrise this morning (24 Apr)………………………………………. 6:54 am
Sunset this evening (24 Apr)………………………………………… 8:04 pm
Sunrise tomorrow (25 Apr)…………………………………………… 6:53 am
Sunset tomorrow (25 Apr)……………………………………………. 8:05 pm