As the final weekend of summer unfolds, North and Central Texas are embracing another seasonably hot day, with temperatures climbing into the low to mid-90s. While most areas will remain dry, a modest 20% chance of afternoon and evening storms lingers in the northwest. Severe weather isn’t expected, but brief gusty winds and lightning could disrupt outdoor plans.

KNCT Meteorologist Bill Hecke paints a tranquil picture for Saturday: “Skies are mostly clear this morning, setting the stage for a calm and quiet weekend ahead.” Morning temperatures in the 60s and a soft southern breeze will give way to abundant sunshine and highs in the 90s. Tonight, expect clear to partly cloudy skies with lows dipping into the upper 60s and low 70s. Sunday is forecast to mirror Saturday, offering another warm and dry day.

In the Austin and San Antonio areas, mostly sunny skies and slightly above-average temperatures will dominate the weekend. Highs will range from the mid-80s to mid-90s, continuing the trend of elevated warmth across South-Central Texas. The weekend should remain dry, but rain chances increase Tuesday and Wednesday as a cold front sweeps through the region.

Across the broader southern U.S., the National Weather Service reports above-average temperatures stretching from the Southeast to the southern Plains. Highs in the upper 80s to mid-90s are common, marking a hot farewell to summer.

Looking ahead, a slow-moving upper-level trough and surface frontal boundaries will stir up daily storm chances across North Texas starting early next week. While no single day is expected to be a washout, isolated to scattered thunderstorms are likely through midweek. Rain chances will taper off later in the week as cooler air begins to settle in.

Nationally, the Weather Prediction Center highlights a risk of isolated flash flooding across parts of the Midwest and central/southern Plains this weekend. Eastern Wisconsin, northern Illinois, and areas stretching from the Ozarks to Oklahoma are expected to see the heaviest rainfall. Meanwhile, monsoonal moisture will return to the Southwest on Sunday, bringing scattered storms and a flash flood risk, particularly in Arizona.

Though Texas will hold onto its summer heat a bit longer, cooler air is making its presence felt elsewhere. The Interior Northeast is bracing for frost and freeze warnings, with lows dipping into the 20s and 30s. The Pacific Northwest will also see a dramatic cooldown by Sunday, with highs falling into the 60s and low 70s.

As the seasons prepare to shift, Texans can expect a warm start to the week, followed by a refreshing change midweek. Stay tuned to KNCT for hourly updates and visit myKNCT.com for on-demand forecasts.