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Austin, TX – Central Texas will see unusually warm temperatures today as highs climb into the mid-80s to low-90s, approaching or exceeding long-standing November records. Forecasters warn that today may be one of the warmest mid-November days in years, with several locations poised to tie or break previous high-temperature marks.
According to the National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio, morning fog will gradually dissipate by late morning, giving way to mostly sunny skies and light southerly winds through the afternoon. Austin’s two primary climate sites—Austin Mabry and Austin Bergstrom—are both forecast to reach 88 degrees, placing them within one degree of historic records set in 1938 and 2016.
San Antonio is expected to reach a high near 87 degrees, which would tie or exceed its 1938 record. Del Rio, typically one of the warmer locations in the region, is forecast to reach 89 degrees, matching a record from 1938 if temperatures rise just slightly above forecast.
Forecasters say today’s warmth is part of a multi-day stretch of above-normal temperatures lasting through mid-week. Highs across the region are expected to remain in the 80s for several days before cooler air and increased rain chances arrive by Wednesday and Thursday. Overnight lows will also run warmer than seasonal averages, remaining in the upper 50s to mid-60s.
According to NWS meteorologists, the combination of dry weather, warm air, and persistent southerly flow will continue until a mid-week disturbance increases moisture and raises the chance for rain. While no major hazards are expected today, residents are encouraged to stay hydrated and limit time outdoors during the warmest afternoon hours.
More detailed temperature and rainfall forecasts will be updated as the next system approaches.
