Windy Weather

Forecast Discussion

We officially topped out at a record-shattering 84ºF this afternoon at Austin Bergstrom International Airport, beating the previous record for this date of 81ºF set back in 1969. Camp Mabry topped out at 81ºF missing their record high of 82ºF set back in 1969 and 2003 by one degree. A southwest wind, dry air, and plentiful sunshine are to thank for today’s well above average warmth. 

A potent upper air disturbance and its associated surface cold front are helping to kick up some widely scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms across the area this evening…showers and an isolated thunderstorm will remain possible through the remainder of the evening. A Pacific cold front will move through the area later this evening, sweeping away the clouds, but really kicking up the winds out of the west northwest. 

Weather Alerts

The National Weather Service has issued a RED FLAG WARNING and a WIND ADVISORY for all of south central Texas in anticipation of Sunday’s blustery conditions. 

WIND ADVISORY goes into effect 9 a.m. Sunday morning and is set to expire at 6 p.m. Sunday evening. Sustained winds of 25-30 mph likely with gusts between 40-50 mph expected. Winds like this will make driving high profile vehicles difficult and may result in minor property damage. It is a good idea to secure any loose and/or lightweight outdoor furniture. 

RED FLAG WARNING in effect through early Sunday evening for high fire danger. Windy and dry conditions over the next 24 hours will be conducive for the rapid spread of wildfires, if one should start. Please use common sense.

Despite the windy conditions, Sunday will otherwise be a pleasant day with mostly sunny skies and pleasant temperatures in the upper 60s and lower 70s.