Forecast and Conditions for Austin, Texas

Updated: 1:12 PM CDT on July 05, 2009
Observed at UT Campus, Austin, Texas
Temperature 96.4 °F
Humidity 46%
Dew Point 72 °F
Wind ENE at 0.0 mph
Pressure 29.22 in (Falling)
Conditions Clear
Visibility 10.0 miles
Clouds Clear (CLR) : -
Yesterday's Maximum 104 °F
Yesterday's Minimum 79 °F
Normal high 94 °F
Normal low 73 °F
Record high 101 °F (1956)
Record low 62 °F (1924)
Yesterday's Heating Degree Days 0
Yesterday's Cooling Degree Days 27
Sunrise06:34 AM (CDT)
Sunset08:36 PM (CDT)
Moon Rise07:38 PM (CDT)
Moon Set04:52 AM (CDT)
Moon Phase
Special Weather Statement
Statement as of 6:29 am CDT on July 5, 2009


... Hot and humid conditions will continue today across south
central Texas...

Highs are expected to be around 99 to 103 across south central
Texas this afternoon. Heat index readings will be near 100 by noon
and increase to as high as 105 to 110 during the late afternoon
and evening hours.

The hot weather and ongoing drought... when combined with Holiday
activities and increased traffic... could also result in an
increased threat for wildfires and poor air quality. Extremely dry
vegetation will ignite easily from lit cigarettes... automobile
discharges... and fire related outdoor activities.

Try to avoid outdoor activities at the hottest time of the day. If
you must be outside... wear light weight and light colored clothes.
Be sure to drink more water than you think you need to stay well
hydrated. Also check on the elderly and make sure outdoor pets
have shade and plenty of water.




Forecast as of 8:50 am CDT on July 5, 2009

Rest of Today
Partly sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs around 101. South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Monday
Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 90s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny with a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 90s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night through Thursday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the upper 90s.
Friday
Mostly sunny with a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 90s.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s.
Saturday
Mostly sunny with a less than 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 90s.
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