Central Texas is basking in November warmth this afternoon, with temperatures climbing into the 80s under mostly sunny skies. Southerly winds are picking up, occasionally gusting near 20 mph, adding a touch of breeze to an otherwise calm day. Tonight, conditions turn muggy and humid, with clouds increasing across parts of the region.

The Austin & San Antonio outlook calls for patchy morning fog and low clouds clearing quickly, giving way to sunshine and warmth. The pattern of well-above-normal temperatures will continue through the weekend and into early next week. By midweek, however, a disturbance is expected to arrive, bringing the next chance for rain Wednesday night into Thursday.

While Texas enjoys its stretch of warmth, other regions are facing more dramatic conditions:

• Southern California: A slow-moving upper-level low is funneling an atmospheric river into the state. Heavy rainfall of 2–5 inches is expected across coastal and urban areas, with localized totals exceeding 6 inches in the Transverse Ranges. Flash flooding and debris flows are a life-threatening concern, especially in burn scar regions.
• Sierra Nevada: Winter Storm Warnings are in effect, with snow accumulations over a foot and powerful winds creating hazardous travel.
• Northern Rockies & High Plains: High Wind Warnings are posted, with gusts up to 85 mph possible. These winds may damage property, scatter debris, and make travel difficult for high-profile vehicles.
• Central & Southern Plains: Record-breaking warmth continues, with highs 20–30 degrees above normal. Texas and Oklahoma are seeing upper 70s to low 80s, while fire danger is elevated in Nebraska and South Dakota under Red Flag Warnings.
• Eastern U.S.: Mostly dry and seasonable conditions prevail, but a frontal system this weekend will bring showers to the Ohio Valley and a mix of rain and wintry precipitation to the interior Northeast by Sunday.

Meteorologist Bill Hecke notes:

“We’re starting the day with clear to partly cloudy skies, along with some patchy fog in spots. Once the fog lifts, expect plenty of sunshine with highs in the low to mid-80s. Southerly winds will strengthen this afternoon, and the weekend looks calm and quiet. By midweek, a frontal boundary is expected to move in, bringing our next chance for rain.”

Central Texas residents can enjoy a warm, quiet weekend, but should keep an eye on midweek changes. KNCT will continue to provide hourly weather updates and breaking news from the Associated Press at the top of each hour.