Austin is waking up under clouds Friday, but the brief gray start is giving way to a punishing stretch of heat: highs near 99 degrees and heat-index values up to 107. The forecast stays mostly dry through the weekend, with triple-digit temperatures returning by Tuesday and Wednesday.
Temperatures were around 79 degrees early Friday, with humid air and almost no wind. The National Weather Service expects skies to turn sunny, with south winds of 0 to 5 mph and only a small chance of rain in Austin.
Afternoon Heat Will Be The Main Story
Friday’s high should reach about 99 degrees, while the heat index could climb to 107. Saturday looks nearly identical, with another 99-degree high and a heat index near 106, so outdoor workouts, yardwork and long stretches in direct sun are best handled early or near sunset…