It's gon na be (a wet) May

AUSTIN (KXAN) - - As we begin what is normally our stormiest month in Central Texas, models are coming N * Sync toward an even wetter month than typical.

Earlier this year we said Bye Bye Bye to La Niña. With El Niño yet to begin, May's forecast has No Strings Attached to the climate pattern referred to as ENSO.

Rain projection for May in Central Texas

We previewed the May projection in mid-April, but on April 30 the Climate Prediction Center released their upgraded projection for the month ahead. The original forecast pointed towards a near-normal month of rain, today a wetter-than-normal month is anticipated.

This implies that storms and rain might Pop more frequently, producing useful liquid prior to we head into the hotter and drier summertime.

May Rain Forecast (CPC) (Updated April 30, 2023).

Central Texas continues to suffer from drought, particularly west of I-35, so this wetter outlook is normally a favorable development.

Drought Monitor (Late April update).

May temperature level projection for Central Texas

In what many might feel is also great news, the temperature forecast for May has altered from the mid-April release. Weeks ago the May temperature level projection was warmer than typical. Now those warmer expectations are Gone and near-normal temperature levels are expected by the Climate Prediction Center.

May Temperature Forecast (CPC) (Updated April 30, 2023).

What's typical for May in Austin?

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• Average High: 86.9 º
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  • May 1 Average High: 83º
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  • May 31 Average High: 91º
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• Average Low: 66.8 º
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  • May 1 Average Low: 63º
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  • May 30 Average Low: 71º
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• Average Rain: 5.04 ″ (Wettest month on average)
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May is typically the wettest and stormiest month of the year in Central Texas and it's normally our wettest month by a lot. No other month of the year averages more than four inches in a month and May averages a little bit more than five!

Flash flooding concerns

With more rain can be found in with our wettest month of the year, flash flooding will end up being an increased concern. If you don't keep in mind anything else "turn around, do not drown" if you see water-covered roads.

The First Warning Weather Team will continue to track the everyday changes with the weather condition and keep you ahead of any serious weather condition or flash flooding risk, This I Promise You.