Is it going to rain this week? NWS says yes. See Austin's five-day weather forecast

Rainy days are forecast through Sunday as Austin will be hit with weather patterns ranging from light showers to heavy downpours throughout the week.

The National Weather Service is forecasting temperatures to remain below average, with highs staying at or below 90 degrees. While the weather will generally be beneficial for areas experiencing prolonged droughts, the weather service is anticipating the potential for some isolated flooding in parts of Central Texas, where rain may amount to 1 to 4 inches.

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Humidity will be high throughout the week, and drivers should be aware as rain and wet roads could lead to heavier traffic and a more complicated commute.

The probability of thunderstorms will hover around 50% throughout the workweek, and cloud cover will range from mid-70% to 99%.

Austin's weather forecast

Tuesday

• High: 86

• Low: 73

• Probability of thunderstorms: 55%

• Cloud cover: 70%

• Weather will shift between clouds, showers and sun, with the chance of a thunderstorm.

Wednesday

• High: 87

• Low: 72

• Probability of thunderstorms: 29%

• Cloud cover: 76%

• Cloudy skies and humidity; thunderstorms in some parts of the Austin area.

Thursday

• High: 87

• Low: 72

• Probability of thunderstorms: 53%

• Cloud cover: 76%

• Cloudy skies and humidity with a few showers throughout the day and a chance of thunderstorms.

Friday

• High: 88

• Low: 72

• Probability of thunderstorms: 53%

• Cloud cover: 99%

• Very cloudy skies and humid heat with a few showers and a chance of thunderstorms.

This article originally appeared on Austin American-Statesman: Austin weather: Thunderstorms possible every day this week, NWS says