Todays weather in Austin - Monday - 25 May 2026

Austin is starting Memorial Day on a beautiful note — 69 degrees, mostly clear skies, and calm winds. If you have a morning run, an early cookout setup, or any outdoor plans, this is your window. Get outside and enjoy it.The afternoon is a different story. Storm chances climb to around 24% after 1 p.m. as the high pushes near 91 degrees. That afternoon heat fuels pop-up showers and thunderstorms, so if you're grilling, heading to the lake, or spending time outdoors, keep an eye on the radar after lunch and have a backup plan ready. Nothing alarming — just smart preparation.Tonight clears out reasonably well, with lows near 71 degrees and that storm chance fading before evening.Looking ahead: Tuesday is mostly sunny with a high near 89 and a similar slight afternoon storm chance. But Tuesday night into Wednesday is where things get serious. Storm chances jump to 90% overnight, and Wednesday brings showers and thunderstorms all day with a high only near 81. If you have outdoor plans mid-week, move them now.Thursday starts to clear, and Friday through Saturday brings mostly sunny skies with highs touching 91 to 92 degrees — a classic Austin summer preview.No active weather alerts today. Sunscreen for the cookout, storm radar on standby. Happy Memorial Day, Austin.This episode includes AI-generated content.