Todays weather in Austin - Saturday - 23 May 2026

(00:00:00) Todays weather in Austin - Saturday - 23 May 2026 (00:00:33) Saturday Storm Threat (00:01:10) Sunday Into Memorial Day (00:01:40) What To Wear This Weekend (00:02:08) Austin Weekend Takeaway A Flood Watch is in effect for the Austin metro area through Sunday evening, and it shapes everything about this weekend's forecast. This episode walks you through the full picture — from a relatively calm Friday to a stormy Saturday and a tentative recovery on Sunday — so you can plan around the weather instead of being caught off guard.Friday holds steady at 72 degrees with mostly cloudy skies and only a 12% chance of rain. Enjoy the calm, because Saturday changes the game. Showers and thunderstorms are likely after 10 a.m., with a high near 86 and a 55% precipitation chance running through Saturday night. Rainfall totals between a quarter and half an inch are expected — and on saturated ground, that accumulates fast. The Flood Watch isn't background noise; it's the reason to take Saturday seriously.Sunday eases slightly, with a 41% storm chance and a high near 84. The back half of Sunday night clears toward partly cloudy, signalling improving conditions. Memorial Day looks like the best day of the stretch: mostly sunny, high near 87, with storm chances dropping to 26% — mainly in the afternoon. A cookout or outdoor plans are workable, as long as you keep an eye on the sky around midday.Practical gear guide: light layers Friday, rain jacket Saturday, judgment call Sunday, room to breathe Monday. Looking further ahead, another heavy storm cycle is building back in by Wednesday — more on that in the next episode.A YesWee production, built using AI technology.This episode includes AI-generated content.