Todays weather in Austin - Friday - 22 May 2026

(00:00:00) Todays weather in Austin - Friday - 22 May 2026 (00:00:33) Today and Tonight Outlook (00:00:56) Saturday Storm Risk (00:01:19) Flood Watch What It Means (00:01:44) Sunday Into Memorial Day A Flood Watch is now in effect for the Austin metro area, running through Sunday evening at 7 PM — and it shapes everything about this weekend's forecast. Today sees a manageable 22% chance of showers and thunderstorms with a high of 87°F, light south-southwest winds at 5 mph, and mostly sunny skies. Afternoon plans are likely fine, but the atmosphere is loading up.Saturday is the day to watch. Showers and thunderstorms are likely from 7 AM onward, with a 64% precipitation chance and the potential for heavy rainfall. The high only reaches 84°F and temperatures may actually fall through the afternoon — a sign of significant storm activity. If you have outdoor events Saturday, have a solid backup plan ready.The Flood Watch means conditions are favorable for flash flooding, not that it's guaranteed. Low-lying areas, underpasses, and drainage-prone spots are the places to monitor. Never drive through flooded roadways — Austin's history with flash floods makes this a real risk, not a precaution to ignore.Sunday remains unsettled with a 50% storm chance and a high near 84°F, but conditions ease compared to Saturday. Memorial Day improves further — a 28% storm chance and a high near 86°F means your cookout has a decent shot.Bottom line: today is manageable, Saturday is the rough patch, and the weekend improves heading into Monday. Keep weather alerts active on your phone and stay out of high water.This episode includes AI-generated content.