Bracing for a mix of thunderstorms and sunny days, Austin’s upcoming weather offers a bit of everything. From intense UV rays to cooler midweek temps, keep up with what’s happening right outside your door.

Welcome to our detailed weather breakdown for Austin and the broader Southern Plains! This week, the weather offers a mixed bag – from the potential of severe thunderstorms making their way across Central Texas to clear, sunny days that beckon outdoor adventures. We’ll guide you through the daily shifts, the implications of a pressing cold front, and safety tips under the blazing sun. For an in-depth forecast and strategic weather preparedness, check out our full article at https://amyfreeze.ai/. 🌩️🌤️
Heavy rain is pounding Kansas City, with storms tracking southeast towards Springfield. Showers are developing west of Tulsa and moving towards Oklahoma City. Scattered rain showers are moving through New Orleans, with cloud cover extending into Jackson. Corpus Christi and areas south of Midland are experiencing precipitation, with storms pushing eastward.
This evening in Austin, you’ll experience partly cloudy skies with temperatures gradually decreasing from 86 degrees at 9 PM to 80 degrees by 1 AM. Winds will be gently flowing from the south, starting at 8 miles per hour and calming to 4 miles per hour as the night progresses. As the clouds thin out, expect mostly clear conditions later into the evening.
Tonight in the Southern Plains, temperatures will drop to 69 degrees in El Paso and 70 in Midland. Dallas is expected to cool down to 76, while Little Rock will see a low of 71. Expect 72 in Jackson and 77 in New Orleans, making for a mild night across these key cities.
Tomorrow in Dallas, expect a sizzling high of 95 degrees, well above the seasonal average. San Antonio will also feel the heat with a peak temperature of 91 degrees. In Midland, highs will reach 80 degrees, marking a generally warm day for the area. El Paso will see a comfortable high of 85 degrees.
Expect a dynamic weather day for the Southern Plains as thunderstorms and scattered rain showers are in the forecast from Central Texas to the Gulf Coast. A cold front is pushing into the area, bringing the potential for isolated severe storms, particularly from Dallas to Oklahoma City. Enhanced rainfall coverage into Tuesday night could lead to localized flooding in spots already saturated. The advancing front will drop temperatures by about 10 degrees behind it, offering cooler conditions for midweek.
The UV index in Austin will be extreme on both Monday and Tuesday with a rating of 11. For those venturing outdoors, expect a rapid burn time of about 11 minutes in direct sunlight.
For the 7-day forecast in Austin: Monday: Partly cloudy with a high of 93 degrees and a low of 72 degrees. Tuesday: Sunny skies dominate, with temperatures reaching 95 degrees and dipping to 73 at night. Wednesday: Mostly cloudy conditions with a high of 95 degrees and a low of 76. Thursday: Expect cloudy skies with a high of 94 degrees and a low around 76. Friday: Partly cloudy with temperatures climbing to 97 degrees and falling to 75 at night. Saturday: A warm day with partly cloudy skies, reaching a high of 99 degrees and a low of 75. Sunday: Partly cloudy and breaking the triple digits at 100 degrees during the day, with a low of 76.