Todays weather in Austin - Tuesday - 26 May 2026

Austin is enjoying a genuinely pleasant stretch of weather — but it won't last. This episode breaks down the full forecast from today through the weekend, so you know exactly when to enjoy the calm and when to brace for storms.Right now, conditions are ideal: 70 degrees, partly cloudy, and almost no wind. Today stays comfortable with no rain chance to speak of. Tonight is similarly calm, with a low around 70 degrees.Tuesday is where the pattern starts to shift. Expect a sunny morning and a high near 90, but after 4 PM a slight storm chance creeps in. Tuesday night is the main event — an 81% chance of showers and thunderstorms, with rainfall totals potentially reaching three-quarters to one inch. If you have early Wednesday commitments, plan for a wet morning commute.Wednesday carries a 67% chance of storms through the morning, with a high near 84, before clearing out by evening. Thursday and Friday bounce back nicely — mostly sunny, highs near 90 to 92, with minimal rain chances.The weekend brings another round of building uncertainty, with storm chances ramping up again Saturday through Monday, particularly Sunday night into Monday.Bottom line: enjoy the next 24 hours. After that, Austin's classic storm-season rhythm kicks back in. Light layers today, storm prep by Tuesday afternoon.This episode includes AI-generated content.