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Weather in Texas Today

Data updated:
September 12, 2026, 12:51 AM

Weather data is generated where available. Check weather.gov and local alerts for urgent weather or safety decisions.

Current temperature

79°F

Austin, Texas

Short forecast

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy

Wind

5 mph S

Active alerts

5

Last updated

September 12, 2026, 12:51 AM

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 79. Heat index values as high as 105. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Weather alerts

Alerts summary for Texas

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued September 11 at 7:42PM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX

Moderate · Expected

Areas: Tom Green; Schleicher

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued September 11 at 7:41PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX

Moderate · Expected

Areas: Bastrop; Caldwell; Fayette; Gonzales; Lavaca

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued September 11 at 1:13PM CDT until September 12 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Moderate · Expected

Areas: Borden; Scurry; Howard; Mitchell

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued September 11 at 12:39PM CDT until September 12 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Norman OK

Moderate · Expected

Areas: Beckham; Washita; Caddo; Canadian; Oklahoma; Grady; McClain; Cleveland; Pottawatomie; Seminole; Hughes; Harmon; Greer; Kiowa; Jackson; Tillman; Comanche; Stephens; Garvin; Murray; Pontotoc; Coal; Cotton; Jefferson; Carter; Johnston; Atoka; Love; Marshall; Bryan; Hardeman; Foard; Wilbarger; Wichita; Knox; Baylor; Archer; Clay

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued September 11 at 12:08PM CDT until September 12 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX

Moderate · Expected

Areas: Williamson; Hays; Travis; Bastrop; Lee; Bexar; Comal; Guadalupe; Caldwell; Fayette; Atascosa; Wilson; Karnes; Gonzales; De Witt; Lavaca

Weather source note

Use official alerts for urgent decisions

Weather data for Texas is generated from National Weather Service data where available. Forecasts and alerts can change quickly, so check weather.gov, local NWS alerts, local emergency management, or local authorities for urgent weather or safety decisions.

What to check before going out

Plan around local conditions

  • Check the latest local forecast before travel or outdoor plans.
  • Look for weather alerts that may affect roads, schools, stores, or deliveries.
  • Confirm local closures or delays with official providers when weather is severe.

Local variation

Weather can vary across Texas

This page uses Austin as the state-capital weather location. Conditions can be different in other cities, rural areas, mountains, coastal regions, and nearby counties.

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