Todays weather in Austin · 15 May 2026 · 4 min

Todays weather in Austin - Friday - 15 May 2026

Austin's Friday starts mild with clean air and a low near 70°F — but rising humidity and gusty Gulf winds are set to make this weekend feel far stickier than today. Get your full Austin weather forecast plus what to wear and how to prep before Saturday hits.

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Todays weather in Austin - Friday - 15 May 2026

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Austin Wind and Humidity Shift

Austin. The humidity is coming, and it's bringing a friend.

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Today's Conditions in Detail

Let's get into what today actually looks like first. Skies are staying cloudy through most of the day.

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Weekend Humidity and Wind Buildup

Late in the week into the weekend, those winds pick up and bring higher humidity levels along for the ride. The specific gust speeds aren't locked in yet, and the exact dew points are still being refined, but the direction is clear.

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Severe Weather Stays North

Now, you might have seen some storm headlines this week. There's a severe thunderstorm risk active right now, but it's sitting over Iowa, Oklahoma, and the Texas Panhandle.

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What to Wear and Pack This Week

So practically speaking, here's how to think about the next few days. Today and tonight, you're in good shape with light layers.

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Austin Weekend Weather Takeaway

Austin. The mornings this week are yours.

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