Austin, Texas – Temperatures are expected to surge into the upper 80s and near 90 degrees across Central Texas Saturday afternoon, bringing unseasonably warm conditions to communities along I-35 and I-10.
The day will begin with partly cloudy skies and areas of patchy fog, particularly during the early morning hours. Motorists traveling along I-35 between San Antonio and Austin, as well as I-10 near Seguin and Kerrville, may encounter brief reductions in visibility before 9 a.m. Drivers are encouraged to use low-beam headlights and allow extra following distance where fog develops.
By late morning, sunshine will become more widespread, allowing temperatures to climb rapidly. Afternoon highs are forecast to range from 80 to 90 degrees, several degrees above seasonal averages for late February. Cities including Austin, San Marcos, New Braunfels, and San Antonio are expected to peak in the mid to upper 80s, while some traditionally warmer locations to the south and west could approach 90 degrees.
The warm and dry pattern is expected to persist through early next week, with overnight lows settling into the 50s and 60s. While no immediate severe weather is anticipated, the extended stretch of above-normal warmth may increase fire weather concerns in areas that remain dry.
Rain chances are projected to return toward the middle to latter part of next week, potentially bringing beneficial moisture back to the region. Until then, residents should prepare for warm afternoons, practice heat safety if spending extended time outdoors, and remain alert for changing conditions during the morning commute Saturday.
