Hello, Austin County! Let’s look ahead to a warm week with a few afternoon shower chances to keep in mind as you make plans. The National Weather Service forecast covered here runs from Monday, Oct. 26, through Sunday daytime, Nov. 1, 2026. Sunday night’s forecast is not included in the supplied information.
- Afternoon highs range from the upper 70s to the mid-80s.
- Showers are possible Wednesday, Friday and Saturday afternoons.
- Overnight lows stay in the lower to mid-60s.
Monday and Tuesday: A sunny start, then more clouds
Monday is forecast to be mostly sunny, with highs in the lower 80s and east winds around 5 mph. Clouds increase Monday night, with mostly cloudy skies and lows in the lower 60s. East winds remain around 5 mph.
Tuesday brings mostly cloudy skies, another high in the lower 80s and east winds around 5 mph. Tuesday night starts mostly cloudy before becoming partly cloudy, with lows in the mid-60s and southeast winds around 5 mph.
Wednesday and Thursday: Warmer, with a midweek shower chance
Wednesday is forecast to be mostly sunny with highs in the mid-80s, but there’s a 50% chance of showers in the afternoon. Wednesday night turns partly cloudy, with lows in the lower 60s.
Thursday follows with partly sunny skies and highs in the lower 80s. Mostly cloudy conditions are forecast Thursday night, with lows in the mid-60s.
Friday through Sunday: Some shower chances, then warmer Sunday
Friday starts mostly cloudy before becoming partly sunny, with a 30% chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs ease into the upper 70s. Friday night is forecast to be mostly cloudy, with lows in the mid-60s.
Saturday brings partly sunny skies, highs in the lower 80s and a 30% chance of afternoon showers. Saturday night is expected to be partly cloudy, with lows in the mid-60s.
Sunday’s daytime forecast calls for partly sunny skies and highs in the mid-80s, bringing temperatures back to Wednesday’s forecast range.
Planning around the week
If you’re planning yardwork, a walk or an outdoor gathering, keep an umbrella handy for the afternoon shower chances Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. Friday is forecast to have the week’s lowest daytime highs, while Wednesday and Sunday reach the mid-80s, so pacing longer outdoor chores and taking breaks may help on those warmer days. Overnight temperatures settle into the lower to mid-60s throughout the supplied nighttime periods.
Have a good week, Austin County, and keep those shower chances in mind as your plans come together.
The NWS forecast was updated at 1:22 a.m. CDT Monday, Oct. 26, 2026.
Based on the National Weather Service forecast for Austin County. Forecasts may change.