Central Texas is enjoying a stretch of quiet, sun-filled weather through Friday, with temperatures climbing into the mid 80s to lower 90s. Skies will remain clear to mostly clear each day, and southeasterly winds between 5 to 15 mph will provide a gentle breeze across the region. These conditions are running 4 to 10 degrees above average for mid-October, offering a warm and stable setup for outdoor activities and fall events.

In the Austin and San Antonio areas, early morning low clouds will gradually clear, giving way to mostly sunny skies by midday. Highs will reach the mid 80s to lower 90s, continuing a pattern of above-average warmth that is expected to persist into next week. While the mornings may start off with a touch of haze or patchy cloud cover, afternoons will be bright and dry.

A shift arrives over the weekend as a cold front moves into North and Central Texas on Saturday. Rain chances will increase to around 30%, with scattered showers possible across the region. The front will usher in cooler air, and Sunday’s highs are forecast to settle into the lower to mid 80s. Slight chances (10–20%) for showers and isolated thunderstorms are also expected late Friday through early Sunday across the Hill Country, I-35 corridor, and Coastal Plains. Outside of these brief windows, dry weather will dominate.

Looking ahead, above-average temperatures are likely to continue into next week, with only limited rain chances tied to frontal activity. The National Weather Service notes that while the weekend front may bring isolated precipitation, widespread rainfall is not expected at this time.

Nationally, the Weather Prediction Center has issued a Slight Risk (level 2 of 4) for excessive rainfall over parts of Southern California and the Southern Rockies through Wednesday morning. Heavy rain in these areas may lead to localized flash flooding, particularly in urban zones, low-lying areas, and regions recently affected by wildfires. Debris flows are a concern near burn scars, and residents are advised to monitor local alerts.

In the Sierra Nevada Mountains, heavy snow is forecast for Tuesday, with snowfall expanding into the Northern Rockies by Wednesday. This early-season snow event may impact travel and mountain operations, especially at higher elevations.

Elsewhere, a coastal low off the Mid-Atlantic is expected to move eastward into the Atlantic Ocean by Tuesday evening, bringing light rain to the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic coasts before tapering off. Upper-level energy over Central California will shift inland toward the Rockies by Thursday, fueling additional rain across Central California and heavy precipitation in Southern California.

Showers and thunderstorms are also expected across the Great Basin, Central Rockies, Central Plains, and Southern High Plains. Rain will spread into the Northern Plains and Upper Mississippi Valley by Tuesday evening, reaching the Great Lakes overnight and ending by Wednesday morning. On Wednesday, embedded thunderstorms will develop across much of the western and central U.S., with light snow forecast for parts of the Northern Rockies overnight.

Locally, KNCT’s Bill Hecke reports continued sunshine and above-average temperatures for Tuesday and Wednesday, with highs in the upper 80s to low 90s and light southeasterly winds. Overnight lows will dip into the upper 50s and low 60s under mostly clear skies. Wednesday is expected to mirror Tuesday’s conditions, offering another day of warm, quiet weather.

Listeners can stay tuned to KNCT FM 91.3 for hourly weather updates and news from the Associated Press, along with a full slate of educational and science programming nestled among the station’s signature music.

📻 Tuesday, October 14 Highlights on KNCT FM 91.3:

• StarDate: Giant Radio Galaxies – 5:57am & 4:57pm
• The Sound of Texas: Brian Fritz of Brenham – 6:30am & 12:30pm
• The Daily Dose with Mitch Anthony – 8:30am
• EarthDate 442: Earth’s Rarest Mineral – 9:30am & 3:30pm
• Science and the Sea: Marine Oases – 10:30am & 2:30pm
• SoundBeat: I Could Cry – 11:30am & 1:30pm