Big warm-up with strong winds to start week, rain possible

Rain expected as cold front set to hit Central Texas

It's a mild, warm, and windy start to the week and things will cool down. Zack Shields has all the details in his full forecast.

AUSTIN, Texas - Coming off a nice-looking but chilly weekend, the clouds and wind will increase with a big warm-up as we start another week. 

Highs heading for Spring-like levels with temperatures in the upper 60s and low 70s.

The next 24 hours will feel like we are living in a wind tunnel. A strong southerly wind with gusts of 20 to 30 mph is expected tonight ahead of the next Western Low. 

Look out for a quick shot of rain between midnight and sunrise tomorrow. Rain totals will be low. 

Even warmer times are ahead Tuesday and Wednesday before the next strong cold front enters the picture by Thursday. 

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