As Central Texas settles into a rhythm of late-summer warmth and shifting skies, a powerful force is churning far to the northeast—Hurricane Erin, now entering its post-tropical transition phase. From local breezes to ocean-born gusts, here’s what’s unfolding across the forecast map.

Morning Calm, Afternoon Ripples

Bill Hecke’s morning outlook sets the tone: skies are mostly clear to start the day, with temperatures in the upper 60s to low 70s and a light, shifting breeze. Radar shows faint activity brushing the northern, northwestern, and far southern edges of the region—so a brief sprinkle under overhead cover isn’t out of the question.

As the afternoon unfolds, isolated showers may dot the landscape, with highs climbing into the low to mid-90s. Winds from the northeast will start gentle at 5 to 10 mph, increasing slightly later. Compared to recent days, the atmosphere is more settled, meaning any showers will be lighter and less widespread. Bill reminds us: stay hydrated, take breaks in the shade, and keep an eye on the sky for quick changes. His updates are heard hourly on KNCT and available on-demand at myKNCT.com.

Weekend Snapshot

Saturday may still bring a few isolated storms, but Sunday promises dry skies and seasonable warmth, with highs in the 90s. It’s a great window for outdoor plans—just keep that water bottle handy.

Midweek Cooldown Ahead

Looking ahead, an unseasonably strong cold front is expected to sweep through early next week, bringing a refreshing dip in temperatures. By midweek, highs will settle into the 80s and low 90s—well below the August norm. Rain chances will also return, with Wednesday shaping up to be the wettest day of the week.

Hurricane Erin: Atlantic Giant on the Move

At 5:00 AM AST, Hurricane Erin was located near latitude 38.6 North, longitude 65.3 West, moving northeast at 22 mph. A turn toward the east-northeast with increasing speed is expected later today, followed by a shift back to the northeast on Sunday. Erin’s center will pass south of Atlantic Canada before racing across the North Atlantic.

With sustained winds near 90 mph and higher gusts, Erin is transitioning into a post-tropical system but will remain a powerful hurricane-force low through the weekend. Its reach is vast—hurricane-force winds extend up to 125 miles from the center, and tropical-storm-force winds stretch out to 370 miles. A gust of 56 mph was recently recorded at Bermuda’s L.F. Wade International Airport.

Final Forecast Thought

From scattered showers in Central Texas to hurricane-force winds over the Atlantic, the weather story this weekend spans both local calm and global power. Whether you’re tuning in from the porch, the lake, or your morning commute, KNCT and myKNCT.com have you covered—hour by hour, coast to coast.