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This graphic posted by @NWSSanAntonio on X shows what type of cloud coverage is ideal for viewing the total solar eclipse on Monday.
With the 2024 total solar eclipse just days away from bringing over four minutes of complete totality to Lampasas, views of the spectacle are in doubt.
According to the National Weather Service, cloudy skies on Monday during the eclipse time could damper the view of totality.
In an X, formerly Twitter, post on Friday at 11:02 a.m., the @NWSSanAntonio account stated, “Confidence is high that mostly cloudy skies will occur across the region during the eclipse. Still in question is how thick high clouds are and if low clouds break. We hope to answer more precisely over the weekend.”
The NWS says translucent high clouds with breaks in low clouds would provide eclipse visibility. Thicker high or low clouds would provide poor eclipse visibility. Still, darkness from the moon covering the sun would not be impacted.
The weather forecast for Eclipse Day includes a 40% chance of thunderstorms mostly after 4 p.m. Conditions are expected to be mostly cloudy with a high near 83 degrees with a southeast wind ranging from 10-15 miles per hour.
Those interested in knowing more about eclipse visibility should follow NWS San Antonio/Austin or NWS Fort Worth social media accounts to receive updates when available.
Also, Lampasas County residents and eclipse chasers should expect extreme weather following the total solar eclipse. The threat of severe thunderstorms is possible for Lampasas County and the surrounding areas. NWS meteorologists will have more of an idea as the weekend progresses.