A ridge of high pressure continues to dominate our skies, keeping conditions calm and clear. Overnight, northerly and northwesterly winds carried a chill across the region, setting up a cool Tuesday morning with temperatures in the 40s and 50s. Sunshine will be the theme today, with afternoon highs climbing into the upper 60s and low 70s. North winds will stay steady at 5 to 15 mph, adding a crisp touch to the air.

By tonight, another surge of cool air will reinforce those northerly winds, dropping overnight lows into the low to mid-40s. Wednesday will bring more sunshine, though cooler overall, with highs in the upper 50s to low 60s. Winds will pick up to 10 to 15 mph before calming in the evening.

Thanksgiving morning begins chilly, but abundant sunshine will warm the afternoon into the 60s. A Dense Fog Advisory remains in effect for parts of Central and North Texas through 9 a.m., with visibility dropping to less than a quarter mile at times. Drivers are urged to slow down and use extreme caution in the fog.

For holiday travelers, regional forecasts show a mix of conditions. Across Central Texas, Thanksgiving Day will start in the 30s and 40s, then turn dry and pleasant with highs in the upper 50s to low 60s under mostly sunny skies. Friday brings increasing clouds, with rain chances returning Saturday and continuing into early next week. Severe weather risk remains low, but showers and storms are most likely Saturday. Cooler air will settle in by early next week, keeping highs in the 50s.

In the Austin and San Antonio area, today’s forecast calls for warm sunshine, with highs ranging from the low 70s in the north to the mid-80s in the south. Clear skies and light winds tonight will allow temperatures to fall into the mid-40s to lower 60s. Thanksgiving morning will be chilly, followed by mild and damp weather over the weekend as clouds increase.

Nationally, the National Weather Service highlights a dynamic holiday week. Heavy rain and severe storms are sweeping across the Deep South today, while a clipper system from western Canada is expected to intensify as it moves east. Rain will transition to heavy snow across the northern Plains and Great Lakes, accompanied by strong winds. By Thanksgiving morning, polar air will engulf much of the central and eastern U.S., bringing colder, blustery conditions. Meanwhile, the Pacific Northwest braces for rounds of rain and mountain snow through midweek.

As always, travelers are encouraged to check weather.gov/forecastpoints for hourly updates tailored to their destination.

And here at KNCT, we’ll keep you informed with hourly weather updates from Bill Hecke and breaking news from the Associated Press at the top of every hour.

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Today’s programming includes:

StarDate at 5:57 a.m. and 4:57 p.m.

Magnetars – Approaching a black hole is never a good idea. Its immense gravity can tear apart anything that drifts too close, breaking it down atom by atom. A magnetar has a similar destructive power. But it’s not only the gravity that poses a threat—the magnetar’s magnetic field can rip things apart as well, exerting its force from hundreds of miles away.

Sound of Texas with Tumbleweed Smith at 6:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.

Jeff Hunt of Austin

Mitch Anthony’s Daily Dose at 8:30 a.m.

EarthDate at 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.

Super Sponges – Sponges are vital to aquatic ecosystems, filtering water and consuming bacteria to maintain balance. Their value extends beyond the ocean, offering benefits to humans as well. Certain species have been used in treatments for diseases such as cancer and chickenpox, while others can absorb and neutralize heavy metals, providing promise for water purification. Continued research into these ancient organisms may reveal even greater medical and environmental applications.

Science and the Sea at 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

Deep Trash – In July 2022, two scientists journeyed down to the Challenger Deep, the deepest point in the world’s oceans. What greeted them on the seafloor wasn’t a rare creature or some extraordinary discovery, but a simple glass beer bottle resting seven miles beneath the surface.

SoundBeat at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

In the Still of the Night – Nighttime often lends itself to quiet reflection—especially for soldiers standing guard. That was the setting in which Fred Parris wrote this song while serving on active duty. He and the Five Satins later recorded it in the basement of St. Bernadette’s Church in their hometown of New Haven, Connecticut. The track became a major hit, but Parris had little time to enjoy its success; he was soon called back to duty after its release.

It’s all part of the most beautiful music and storytelling in Central Texas.