AUSTIN, Texas — While we've received a plethora of rain this week, Thursday and Friday will also trend wetter in Central Texas. As severe and exceptional drought are still in place, the additional rain is welcomed.
THURSDAY AFTERNOON
Thursday morning will be characterized by quick moving showers, especially in the Coastal Plains. By noon, models predict a more widespread array of those showers in the Interstate 35 corridor, as well as the potential for embedded downpours and stormier conditions.
After 5 p.m. Thursday, chances for isolated to scattered storms move northwest into the Hill Country. This will take us to about 8 p.m. when dry, cloudy conditions take over again. The chance for severe storms is low, with a "marginal" risk (level 1 out of 5) per the Storm Predictions Center.
Main risk factors for strong to severe storms Thursday are blustery winds and potential for hail.
FRIDAY
Friday will essentially be a rinse and repeat, but unlike Thursday, a cold front will be the culprit of our rain chances throughout the day.
Morning showers, spotty rains and overcast skies can be anticipated. Wind flow out of the south and east will range from 5-10 mph, with gusts up to 20 mph.
Some clearing is expected ahead of the front around noon Friday, which could give way to more instability as the line of storms push through later that evening.
This is expected to be a slow moving front, so there's a minor risk for flooding, too. The line of showers and thunderstorms will track through the I-35 corridor and eventually the Coastal Plains, but this could take us into the early hours on Saturday.
Friday also has a "marginal" level 1 out of 5 risk for severe weather. Because of the differences in the weather pattern, there also exits a low chance for isolated tornadoes and a risk for damaging winds and hail.
Much drier, cooler conditions are underway for the Texas Longhorns kick off at 11 a.m. Saturday. Temperatures will not exit the 70s all day.
