Currently in Austin — November 2, 2023: Perfect patio weather

The weather, currently.

Over the next few days, we move into a temporal phase commonly known as “Perfect Patio Weather”, starting with abundant sunshine and a high near 65 on Thursday. This elusive weather sweet spot combines clear skies, pleasant temperatures, low allergen counts and light breezes. Thursday night will remain mostly clear, with a low around 46 and south southeast wind around 5mph. As we head into the weekend, a warming trend promises even more pleasant conditions, so grab your friends (and maybe a light jacket) and make plans to take advantage of PPW before the time change this weekend.

-Anne Hebert

What you need to know, currently.

With water temperatures in the North Atlantic Ocean at far-and-away record highs, one of the strongest-ever cyclonic storms to hit northwest Europe made landfall in the UK early Thursday.

According to the UK Met Office, Storm Ciarán underwent “explosive cyclogenesis” on Wednesday, rapidly deepening to a central pressure of 950mb — one of the strongest ever recorded in western Europe. According to UK-based climate scientist Ed Hawkins, “Only two other similar events for pressure in observational records - 25/02/1989 and 25/12/1821.”

Heavy rain and strong winds around hurricane-force will affect Ireland, the UK, France, Spain, and Portugal on Thursday.

— Eric Holthaus

What you can do, currently.

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