For those heading to the bus stop Tuesday morning, temperatures will feel comfortable, with readings in the mid-\u00a0to upper 70s, which are right around seasonal norms for mid-August. By mid-morning, clouds will give way to full sunshine as temperatures soar through the 80s and then climb into the upper 90s to low 100s.\u00a0<\/p>\n
While the forecast high for Austin is 102 degrees, humidity will remain relatively manageable, with dew points staying in the low to mid-60s. That means while it is hot, the heat index should only climb to around 104 to 105 degrees.<\/p>\n
A dry and rain-free weather pattern will continue through the rest of the week and into this weekend as Texas remains under the influence of a subtropical ridge of high pressure<\/a>. The ongoing day-to-day pattern of morning clouds followed by afternoon sunshine will continue each day this week, with morning lows getting closer to 80 degrees and afternoon highs ranging from 100 to 103 degrees.<\/p>\n The high-pressure system will push west and reposition itself over the Desert Southwest later in the week. This will open the door for a weak frontal boundary to move into Northeast Texas. If conditions come together, we may see a few spotty showers develop near the front and drift south into Central Texas late Friday night into early Saturday. The rain chance is extremely low, around 10% to 20%.<\/p>\n With the kids back in school, your pets may be getting more walks and attention. But with extreme heat still hanging around, it\u2019s important to keep their safety in mind<\/a>. Hot pavement and high temperatures can quickly lead to dehydration, overheating and burned paws.<\/p>\n