Austin Weather Outlook: Light Rain and Cooler Temperatures This Week

Austin experiences a brief respite from recent intense heat, with temperatures expected to stay in the upper 90s throughout the upcoming week following a streak of days reaching triple digits. A light rainfall is anticipated on Monday morning, primarily between 7 a.m. and 9 a.m., before conditions clear in the afternoon; a secondary shower may occur in the evening. Overall rainfall is expected to be minimal, under a quarter of an inch, with no significant precipitation forecasted for the remainder of the week. In weather developments beyond Austin, the Atlantic tropical region shows increased activity as hurricane season peaks. Meteorologists are monitoring two disturbances: one with a moderate chance of developing into a tropical cyclone within five days, though moving away from U.S. territories, posing no immediate threat. The other system in the central Atlantic has a low probability of development but remains under observation. This report is based on information provided by the FOX 7 Austin weather team.