Heavy Rain and Flooding Threat in the Central U.S.; Winter Weather in Northern Alaska

Strong thunderstorms and heavy rain may produce flash flooding across the south-central Plains and lower Mississippi Valley today. The North Slope in Alaska will see the potential for wintry weather through today with ice accumulations possible on roadways. Incoming storms will bring long duration rainfall and strong winds to most of Southcentral Alaska through Friday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Austin City, Austin Camp Mabry (KATT)

Lat: 30.32°NLon: 97.77°WElev: 656ft.

Fair

96°F

36°C

Humidity 39%
Wind Speed Vrbl 7 mph
Barometer 30.01 in (1014.3 mb)
Dewpoint 67°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index100°F (38°C)
Last update 28 Aug 12:51 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Dripping Springs TX

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 103. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 97 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 74. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 74 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of showers between 1pm and 4pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 102. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 97 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers between 10pm and 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. South southeast wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 73 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. East southeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 95 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. East wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 72 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 88. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming east northeast in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 88 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 70 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Labor Day

    Labor Day: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 88. North northeast wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 88 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 103. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 74. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday
A slight chance of showers between 1pm and 4pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 102. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers between 10pm and 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. South southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. East southeast wind around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 88. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming east northeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Labor Day
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. North northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 91.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 67.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 91.
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Point Forecast:
Dripping Springs TX
 30.2°N 98.08°W (Elev. 1250 ft)
12:36 pm CDT Aug 28, 2025
1pm CDT Aug 28, 2025-6pm CDT Sep 3, 2025
 
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