Todays weather in Austin - Friday - 29 May 2026

An air quality alert issued by the National Weather Service is currently active across the Austin metro area, and it matters before you step outside today. If you have asthma, allergies, or any respiratory sensitivities, check local updates before outdoor exercise — especially extended activity like running or cycling.Beyond the alert, conditions this morning are genuinely comfortable. Temperatures sit at 71°F with calm winds and near-zero rain chances. It's about as pleasant as Austin gets — but the heat builds fast.This weekend delivers classic early-summer Austin weather: highs near 93–94°F on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, mostly sunny skies, and light south winds. Overnight lows hover in the low-to-mid 70s and are creeping upward each night. Rain chances through Sunday sit at just 1–2% — leave the umbrella at home.The pattern shifts heading into next week. Monday brings a 24% chance of showers and thunderstorms, and that chance climbs to 37% by Tuesday. Wednesday and Thursday both carry a continued risk of showers and thunderstorms, with highs settling back near 90°F. If you have outdoor plans this weekend, move on them. By Monday, flexibility is your friend.Bottom line: dry, hot, and sunny through Sunday — then a stormier stretch arrives. Check that air quality alert first, enjoy the clear skies while they last, and keep an eye on the Monday forecast.This episode includes AI-generated content.