Cold front to bring storms and cooler air to Austin
The gist
A cold front arrives in Austin Monday night into Tuesday, with about a 60% rain chance and possible severe storms.
The midweek shift ends a warm stretch and brings cooler mornings to Central Texas.
How it unfolded
- Oct 30, 2026KVUE reports the Halloween forecast is trending drier after several rainy days across Central Texas.
- Nov 1, 2026KXAN publishes its final November forecast for Central Texas, with Sunday's high listed at 84 degrees.
- Nov 2, 2026KXAN reports a warm Monday with highs in the mid-80s and a cold front arriving Monday night into Tuesday, with an elevated rain chance around 60% and a few strong to severe thunderstorms possible.