Austin, TexasAs March gets underway, Central Texas is expected to have a warm and sunny weekend with highs close to 80 degrees Fahrenheit. There is a chance of some light rain early next week. Before cloud cover and possible showers roll in on Monday night, residents should anticipate calm conditions through Sunday.
The National Weather Service predicts that Saturday will be sunny with light winds and a high of about 81 degrees Fahrenheit. With temps dropping to the mid 50s, Saturday night is still partly cloudy. With a high of almost 77 degrees Fahrenheit on Sunday, the sky will be partly sunny. However, winds will move southeast at 5 to 10 mph, with gusts up to 25 mph.
The workweek will begin cloudier with a 20% probability of showers before midnight on Sunday night. A 20% chance of nighttime showers persists into early Tuesday, while Monday remains largely overcast with highs close to 78 F.
If showers occur Monday night into Tuesday morning, drivers on I-35 and US-183 should be on the lookout for potentially slick conditions. Commuters should keep an eye on updates for any changes in the forecast, even though widespread rain is not anticipated.
Expect largely sunny skies on Tuesday and Wednesday, with highs in the upper 70s and lows in the mid-40s. By Thursday, the weather is still dry and it will be close to 71 degrees.
Texans should be mindful of changing circumstances by early next week, but they may enjoy the warm and dry weekend. As Monday evening draws near, stay tuned for updates regarding the likelihood of rain and strong winds.
