Austin, TX – Storm chances are increasing as a series of disturbances move through Central Texas, bringing scattered showers today and a risk for isolated strong to severe storms Monday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service in Austin/San Antonio.
Today’s rain chances will focus mostly west of I-10 and I-37, with the best coverage along the Rio Grande, where a storm or two may develop. Temperatures will range widely from 60s north to upper 70s near 80° south of San Antonio.
According to the National Weather Service, Monday brings a more organized storm threat for eastern counties, including Austin, San Marcos, New Braunfels, Georgetown, and La Grange. The Storm Prediction Center highlights a Level 1 to Level 2 risk for isolated severe storms, with threats including damaging winds and large hail. The most favorable window appears to be Monday afternoon through early evening.
Temperatures will remain warm early in the week, with Monday and Tuesday highs reaching the upper 70s to low 80s across much of the region. By Wednesday, highs fall into the mid-60s to low 70s, with rain chances dropping off and drier air settling in.
A more noticeable cooldown arrives for Thanksgiving, with many areas seeing morning lows in the 40s and highs only in the 60s. Cooler conditions continue into Friday before temperatures rebound slightly next weekend.
Rainfall probabilities decrease sharply after Wednesday, leaving much of the holiday weekend dry for travel and outdoor plans. Residents with outdoor activities Monday should remain weather-aware and have multiple ways to receive alerts.
