It is a steamy start across Austin this Wednesday, April 29, with cloudy, muggy skies, temperatures sitting around 77°F, and dew points in the low 70s making the morning commute feel more like early summer than spring. Scattered showers and a few thunderstorms are on track to fire up by mid- to late-morning, with a high near 82°F. Expect slower travel where the heavier showers move through, with standing water in low spots and reduced visibility during downpours.
Midmorning Showers And Storms On The Move
Rain and storms become more likely after 7 a.m. and continue through the afternoon, with about a 50–60% chance of showers and brief heavy downpours. Any stronger cell could drop a quick quarter to a half-inch of rain. A few storms could turn strong, bringing large hail or damaging wind gusts where they organize, but coverage should stay scattered. Forecasters with the National Weather Service continue to monitor how fast the front moves and how much rain it may squeeze…..