
When Austin is in between seasons, the weather can be influenced by low pressure systems, which allow air to rise, become unstable and produce storms. More: 6 things to know to help you stay safe for ACL Fest finale weekendīut if you plan to go to Zilker Park this weekend, festival officials recommend monitoring the weather - and be ready to bring rain boots and a poncho. September normally would have produced about 3.15 inches of rain by now. As of Tuesday afternoon, rain gauges at Austin’s main weather station at Camp Mabry recorded only 0.1 inch, which is far below normal for this point in the month. The possibility of rain comes at the end of what had been shaping up to be one of Austin's driest Septembers on record, according to weather service data going back to the late 1890s.

Then it's likely to be mostly cloudy Sunday night with a low around 67. Sunday has a 30% chance of showers with a high near 86.Rain chances linger at 30% on Saturday night and temperatures stay above 70, the weather service said. Saturday has an 80% chance of afternoon rain with a high of 83 degrees.Unfortunately, ACL Fest rules say no umbrellas are allowed. Rain chances drop to 50% Friday night with temperatures staying above 70. Then on Friday, the opening day of ACL Fest, we're all but certain to see significant showers with a 90% chance of rain - but that will help keep temperatures below 84 degrees.Thursday has an 60% chance of rain and a forecast high of 89.


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