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Austin Heat: Rain chances Sunday, but holiday stays hot
6 Sep
Summary
- Austin will experience high heat index values near 109 degrees on Sunday.
- A trough from the Gulf of Mexico increases rain chances on Sunday.
- Labor Day will be sunny and hot, with isolated storms possible later.
Austin can expect a muggy Sunday with temperatures climbing to 98 degrees and heat index values soaring to 109 degrees. Moisture from a low-pressure trough moving in from the Gulf of Mexico will bring a 20% chance of afternoon rain. This elevated humidity could lead to a heat advisory. Overnight temperatures will remain warm, staying above 77 degrees.
The Labor Day holiday on Monday is forecast to be mostly sunny and hot, with highs reaching near 99 degrees and clear skies overnight. Looking ahead, isolated storms might pop up during the day on Tuesday and Wednesday, with a 20% chance of afternoon rain on both days. Daytime temperatures will hover between 98 and 100 degrees, with continued moisture from south-southeast winds.
