Todays weather in Austin - Tuesday - 19 May 2026

(00:00:00) Todays weather in Austin - Tuesday - 19 May 2026 (00:00:42) Today's Rain and Humidity (00:01:17) Wednesday Flood Risk (00:01:54) Multi-Day Wet Pattern Through Friday (00:02:10) Weekend Cooldown Ahead (00:02:27) Austin Storm Prep Wrap-Up Austin is heading into one of the most active weather weeks of the season. A Level 2 severe storm risk has been issued for Tuesday afternoon and evening, with damaging winds and large hail both on the table. The exact timing depends on a warm-air cap that could delay storm initiation until evening — but when storms fire, they'll be capable. If you have outdoor plans Tuesday afternoon, build in a backup now.Before Tuesday even arrives, today is already wet. A 70% chance of afternoon rain, humidity around 79%, and a high of 32°C (89°F) will make it feel heavy and grey outside. Southerly winds of around 25 km/h with gusts up to 30 mph mean anything loose on a patio or in the yard should come inside today — that advice carries straight through to Wednesday.Tuesday's storms feed directly into Wednesday's flash flood concern. The NOAA Weather Prediction Center has flagged a slight risk of excessive rainfall for the central Texas Hill Country, and this week is Texas Flood Awareness Week. If you live or commute near low-lying roads or creek areas, monitor local alerts closely mid-week.The wet pattern doesn't stop at Wednesday — multiple rounds of storms are expected daily through Friday, making this a week-long consideration for commuters and anyone with outdoor work.The reward: a genuine cooldown arrives with the weekend. Temperatures drop from today's 32°C down to a pleasant 22–23°C as the cold front clears through. Charge your phone tonight, secure outdoor items, and keep Tuesday evening on your radar. That's the critical window this week.This episode includes AI-generated content.