Todays weather in Austin - Friday - 22 May 2026

(00:00:00) Todays weather in Austin - Friday - 22 May 2026 (00:00:25) What To Wear Today (00:00:51) Severe Storm Risk This Evening (00:01:20) Memorial Day Weekend Outlook (00:01:53) May Rain Pattern Context (00:02:11) Austin Daily Takeaway Austin is stepping into one of its heaviest stretches of May weather yet. Today's high reaches 34 degrees with humidity locked at 79 percent and a 78 percent chance of rain arriving around 1 PM — a combination that will feel oppressive from the moment you walk out the door. The morning starts cooler, near 17 degrees with patchy fog, so a light layer early makes sense before switching to loose, breathable clothing for the afternoon. The umbrella is not optional — carry it.Beyond the afternoon rain, a Level One severe thunderstorm risk is in effect for late afternoon into the evening, bringing the possibility of strong winds with developing storms. Level One is the lowest tier on a five-point scale, but if you have outdoor evening plans, build in flexibility and keep an eye on conditions as the day moves along.Looking ahead, the weekend offers no relief. Saturday through Monday — the Memorial Day holiday stretch — is forecast to be consistently wet, with temperatures dropping to the low-to-mid twenties and humidity climbing as high as 93 percent. Two to four inches of rain are expected across the period, with isolated areas potentially seeing up to six inches. Flash flood concerns are real. Avoid low-water crossings this weekend if conditions deteriorate.Zooming out, May is tracking toward roughly 20 rainy days for the full month, with seven of the next ten days carrying rain in the forecast. The pattern is not shifting. Today marks the start of the messiest stretch — stay aware, stay dry where you can, and keep that umbrella within reach.This episode includes AI-generated content.