Home / Weather / Cold Front Slams Texas: Brace for Chilly Temps & Gusty Winds!
Cold Front Slams Texas: Brace for Chilly Temps & Gusty Winds!
18 Apr
Summary
- Temperatures will drop into the 50s by the afternoon.
- Strong winds up to 40 mph expected as the front moves through.
- Showers and thunderstorms likely, with heavier storms possible.
A significant cold front is making its way through Central Texas, necessitating a change in attire as temperatures are predicted to plummet. Initially starting mild, the day will see a rapid decline, with thermometers expected to hit the mid-50s by the afternoon. This dramatic temperature shift will be accompanied by strong north winds, with gusts potentially reaching up to 40 mph as the front progresses. Light showers may accompany the front's passage early on.
Beyond the cooling temperatures and robust breezes, there is a notable chance for rain. Austin faces a 60% probability of showers and thunderstorms. A more intense cluster of storms is anticipated to form west of the city, gradually moving towards the Interstate 35 corridor in the early evening and continuing overnight. Showers might persist into Sunday morning before drier conditions emerge.
Looking ahead, cooler-than-average temperatures for April are expected to continue through the middle of next week. Morning lows on Sunday will be in the upper 40s to lower 50s, before warming into the upper 60s and lower 70s later in the day. Breezy north winds will remain. Another weather system moving in from Mexico early next week will bring another chance for showers and storms on Monday before a warming trend returns.
