By Dot "Doppler" Hollis, Williamson County Bureau
A warm, mostly quiet stretch is settling over the county today and tomorrow, with only a small chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms moving in Thursday.
Today stays sunny and hot, with highs near 92 degrees under light south-southwest winds. Tonight will be partly cloudy and mild, with lows around 71. No hazards expected.
Thursday brings a slight shift—a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms scattered through the morning and early afternoon, between 8am and 2pm, according to the National Weather Service. Highs reach near 88, with winds staying light. Thursday night, the chance of storms rises to 50 percent after 1am, with lows around 72.
Friday continues unsettled, with another 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms at scattered times throughout the day. Highs near 91.
This is typical summer weather for August—hot, humid, and prone to afternoon convection. Nothing severe is in the forecast, but keep an eye on afternoon skies Thursday and Friday if you're planning outdoor time.
Watch the sky, keep the radio on.
- Forecast data from the National Weather Service.
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