A dynamic weather pattern is unfolding across Texas and the broader U.S. this week, bringing a mix of sunshine, warmth, and increasing rain chances as we head into the weekend.

🌤️ Midweek Conditions Wednesday begins with a crisp, fall-like feel across Central Texas. KNCT Meteorologist Bill Hecke reports cool temperatures, open skies, and a light north to northeast breeze at 5 to 10 mph. Highs will climb into the low to mid-80s under mostly sunny skies, with winds shifting easterly as a high-pressure ridge moves eastward. Fire weather concerns remain low due to lighter winds and lingering dry air.

🌡️ South Central Texas Warmth In the Austin and San Antonio areas, expect partly cloudy skies and continued dry conditions. Afternoon highs will range from the mid-80s to upper 90s, with the warmest readings likely along the I-35 corridor and the Southern Edwards Plateau.

🌧️ Rain Chances Increase Thursday into the Weekend A warm front lifting northward Thursday will bring isolated showers and storms (20–30% chance) to North Texas during the day. Storm activity is expected to increase Thursday night across the northwest, ahead of a more robust system arriving Friday and Saturday.

Friday evening into Saturday will see widespread showers and thunderstorms across Central and South Texas, with the highest coverage Friday night. While a few storms may become strong to severe—with small hail, gusty winds, and lightning—the overall severe threat remains low. Updated guidance suggests the system is slowing down, increasing expected rainfall totals to 1 to 3 inches. Areas near and east of I-35 face the greatest flooding risk, with a 40–70% chance of exceeding 3 inches of rain.

🌦️ Sunday and Beyond Rain chances taper off to the east on Sunday, ushering in cooler and drier conditions. Highs next week will settle into the 70s and low 80s, aligning more closely with seasonal norms. A cold front arriving Tuesday may bring a slight chance of rain (20–30%) to East Texas, along with reinforcing cooler air.

🌎 National Perspective The National Weather Service highlights unsettled weather across the Great Lakes and Northeast, with lake-effect thunderstorms possible near Lake Erie. Meanwhile, the south-central Plains brace for heavy rainfall Thursday night into Friday. Near-record warmth continues along the lower Rio Grande Valley, while the Northwest anticipates increasing rain chances by Friday as a Pacific front approaches.

🎙️ On Air Today at KNCT Stay tuned to KNCT FM 91.3 for hourly weather updates, AP News, and a full slate of educational and entertainment programming. Here’s what’s airing today:

StarDate: First Look at 5:57am & 4:57pm
The Sound of Texas: Darrel Deboe of Burnet at 6:30am & 12:30pm
The Daily Dose with Mitch Anthony at 8:30am
EarthDate: Python Protein at 9:30am & 3:30pm
Science and the Sea: Drake Passage at 10:30am & 2:30pm
SoundBeat: The Best Things In Life at 11:30am & 1:30pm
On The Dock with Rick Smith at 6:15pm

📻 Whether you’re tuning in for science, storytelling, or the best playlist in Central Texas, KNCT has you covered. Stay weather-aware and check back for updates as the weekend system approaches.