Days in the low to mid 80s are trying to spring more into Taylor, although the weather might rain on that parade this week.
Taylor had four days of temperatures reaching beyond 80 degrees March 25-28 for the longest stretch of the season in that range. Although this weekend should be in the mid 80s as well, daytime highs should slowly drop 10 degrees by Thursday, April 7. Wind and storms are also in the forecast.
“Dry conditions will prevail for the next several days. Breezy winds Saturday (April 2) will lead to elevated to near critical fire weather conditions,” said the National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio Office. “Thunderstorms are possible for a majority of south central Texas Monday (April 4) into early Tuesday (April 5), followed by warm and dry conditions by Tuesday afternoon. Elevated to near critical conditions will return with drier air and breezy winds.”
Taylor has a 80% chance of showers Monday and 30% Tuesday. Skies should be clear by Wednesday, April 6.
Thursday is expected to be cooler and might not get above the mid 70s before dropping into the 40s at night.
Burn ban
In the meantime, windy, dry conditions have led to a burn ban in Williamson County and order of local state of disaster.
The order prohibits outdoor burning in unincorporated areas of Williamson County and smoking in Williamson County parks, preserves and trails due to dry vegetation, wind and imminent threat of severe damage.
Commissioners Court will revisit the burn ban order Tuesday, April 5.
