AUSTIN (KXAN) — The presence of an upper-level high to our west will keep Central Texas weather dry for several days.
Weekend Heat
Another sunny day is part of today’s forecast. A record will likely be set this afternoon with the forecast high of 94°. The record is 91° first set in 1917 and tied in 1952.
Record heat this afternoon
Wind speeds/gusts will increase during the day with gusts as high as 20 to 25 mph this afternoon and evening.
Gusty wind today through Sunday evening
Drier air filters in on the north wind aloft with the humidity falling to the teens this afternoon.
Much lower humidity this afternoon
The wildfire risk is elevated today.
Wildfire risk today is HIGH
Tomorrow morning starts out clear with lows in the upper 50s to low 60s. A sunny day will find highs returning to the low to mid 90s. The record high for March 22 (tomorrow) is 96°.
Wind gusts up to 20 to 25 mph are also forecast Sunday. A higher wildfire risk is issued for Sunday.
Wildfire risk tomorrow is VERY HIGH to EXTREME
Next Week
More of a southeast wind ahead of a cold front drops highs back to the mid to upper 80s Monday and Tuesday. Another heat record is possible Thursday with a forecast high of 92°. The record is 91° for March 26 set in 2022.
Highs the next 7 days
Waiting for Rain
The dry forecast continues at least through next Saturday. The precipitation outlook for March 28 to April 3 is showing a promising wetter forecast.
Climate Prediction Center’s late March early April outlook
Pollens
Tree pollens continue to dominate today’s pollen count with oak remaining high and cedar medium.
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