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FXUS64 KEWX 301828
AFDEWX

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
128 PM CDT Thu Jul 30 2026

...New SHORT TERM, LONG TERM...

.KEY MESSAGES...
Updated at 124 PM CDT Thu Jul 30 2026

- Hot and dry weather is expected through the rest of the week.

- A Moderate (level 2 of 4) to Major (level 3 of 4) Heat Risk is
  expected every day into early August.

- Weak frontal boundary brings chance of showers and isolated
  thunderstorms Saturday afternoon into Sunday.

&&

.SHORT TERM...
(Tonight through Friday night)
Issued at 124 PM CDT Thu Jul 30 2026

Heat will continue to be the main concern across South Central
Texas as the region remains under the influence of mid/upper level
ridging, although the ridge is expected to shift west towards the
Desert Southwest tomorrow. Stratus clouds will once again develop
late tonight, which should limit overnight cooling and result in
another warm and humid night with lows in the mid to upper 70s. A
few areas that remain mostly clear may observe temperatures in the
low 70s, most likely across portions of the Hill Country. Morning
stratus should scatter/lift by mid to late morning on Friday,
making way for another hot afternoon across the region. Highs will
remain near to slightly above normal for late July standards, with
most areas warming into the upper 90s to 100 degrees, and a few
areas across the Rio Grande Plains warming to around 100-103
degrees Friday. Slightly lower afternoon dew points should keep
heat index values below Heat Advisory criteria. However, it will
still be hot and anyone spending time outdoors should continue to
take proper heat safety precautions to avoid heat-related
illnesses.

&&

.LONG TERM...
(Saturday through next Thursday)
Issued at 124 PM CDT Thu Jul 30 2026

The ridge remains centered over the Desert Southwest this weekend,
placing South Central Texas beneath northwesterly flow aloft.
Meanwhile, an upper level trough translating across the Plains is
expected to send a weak frontal boundary southward on Saturday and
Sunday. Ahead of this boundary, precipitable water values are
expected to increase, but guidance continues to range from around
1.5 inches to near 2 inches. Isolated to scattered showers and
storms may develop as early as Saturday morning across portions of
the Hill Country, but most likely Saturday afternoon, as the
frontal boundary pushes south, and Saturday night into Sunday
across the Coastal Plains. A few strong storms cannot be ruled
out, primarily with a gusty wind or small hail threat. Otherwise,
rainfall amounts are forecast to remain fairly light as the front
moves through the region.The first week of August will feature
seasonably hot temperatures and rain-free conditions as the
influence of the ridge returns once again. Triple-digit heat index
values are likely along and east of the I-35 corridor, so
continue to practice heat safety!

&&

.AVIATION...
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 1218 PM CDT Thu Jul 30 2026

Predominately VFR at all sites through the period. MVFR cigs may
develop again along the I-35 airports around day-break Friday for a
few hours but may not be as expansive as in previous days due to
a more southerly wind component. SSE/S 8-12kts winds at the I-35
airports thru 03-06z before turning S/SSW. SE winds 8-12kts with
ISO low-end gusts up to 18kts continue at KDRT.

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Austin Camp Mabry              76  99  77  98 /   0   0   0  10
Austin Bergstrom Intl Airport  76  99  76  98 /   0   0   0  10
New Braunfels Muni Airport     74  99  75  98 /   0   0   0  10
Burnet Muni Airport            73  98  75  96 /   0   0   0  20
Del Rio Intl Airport           77 100  78  99 /   0   0   0   0
Georgetown Muni Airport        75  99  76  98 /   0   0   0  20
Hondo Muni Airport             73  98  75  98 /   0   0   0  10
San Marcos Muni Airport        74  99  75  99 /   0   0   0  10
La Grange - Fayette Regional   75 100  76  99 /   0   0   0   0
San Antonio Intl Airport       76  99  77  98 /   0   0   0  10
Stinson Muni Airport           76  99  77  99 /   0   0   0  10

&&

.EWX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
None.
&&

$$

SHORT TERM...Garcia
LONG TERM....Garcia
AVIATION...Wyatt