The heat is on
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The day dawned with decreasing clouds along with some dense fog in a few areas, especially in Fayette Co. where the visibility was under a mile for several hours. It finally went above normal in the 9 a.m. hour.
Lows temperatures were near the averages with many minimums in the mid to upper 60s. Camp Mabry’s low was 68°, a degree above the normal. The low at the airport was normal at 66°.
Today is an Ozone Action Day for Williamson, Travis, Hays, Caldwell, and Bastrop counties. A sunny sky, the forecast of hot temperatures and light winds out of the south will lead to ozone levels on the lower end of the “Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups” range on the south side of Austin.
Those with respiratory issues should limit their outdoor activities. When driving, try to avoid idling. Wait until after dusk to refuel your car.
Southerly winds have returned to the area that, when combined with a mostly sunny sky, will lead to afternoon highs in the lower 90s at many locations. The highs forecast this afternoon will feel more like readings that occur in early to mid June.
Dew points will hover in the low to mid 60s today. This will lead to afternoon heat index readings in the mid to upper 90s.
Similar conditions will prevail tomorrow. The morning will be cloudy in many areas along with areas of fog. Rapid clearing will find the sky becoming mostly sunny.
Monday and Tuesday will be dry. A weather disturbance in the upper atmosphere gives us rain and thunderstorm chances beginning late Wednesday afternoon. Thursday has the potential for being the wettest day with a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms.
It’s a week of 90+° heat for most of the area. Plan accordingly.°
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