Central Texas is waking up to a soggy start, with morning rain setting the stage for scattered showers and isolated storms this afternoon. While no severe weather is expected, gusty winds and pockets of locally heavy rain could make a splash in your plans.

Bill Hecke said in his morning update that morning skies are playing mix-and-match today, mostly cloudy with pockets of partial clearing. Radar’s picking up scattered returns, so don’t be surprised by a sprinkle, a tinkle, or even a brief light shower.

A cold front is sweeping through, bringing cooler air and a noticeable drop in temperatures. Highs will settle in the 70s and 80s from today through Monday—below average for early September, especially in the Austin and San Antonio areas. If you’re out and about, keep an eye on low-lying spots as locally heavy rains may lead to minor flooding.

Tropical moisture meets the front, creating a recipe for off-and-on rain chances across South-Central Texas this weekend. Sunday brings the highest risk for flash flooding, with a Level 1 out of 4 excessive rainfall outlook in place. Some areas could see 2 to 4 inches of rain, though pinpointing exact locations remains tricky, so stay weather-aware and tuned in.

If a thunderstorm rolls through your neighborhood, expect brief downpours and gusty winds, but overall coverage will be low, meaning not everyone will see rain.

By Monday afternoon, the skies begin to clear and temperatures rebound. Mid to late week brings a return to warmer, drier conditions, with a slight chance of rain teasing the forecast next weekend.

Meanwhile, across the country, the Northeast braces for severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall risks, while the Northwest and Northern Rockies face air quality alerts from wildfire smoke. Frost Advisories and Freeze Warnings are in effect for parts of the Upper Midwest as autumn’s chill begins to settle in.