Tonight’s forecast in Austin starts with sunny skies, transitioning to partly cloudy with temperatures cooling down. Check out the detailed 7-day forecast and plan your week ahead!

As the evening settles in Austin, temperatures start at a warm 85 degrees, dropping to a comfortable 80 degrees overnight. The Southern Plains are witnessing varying weather, from storms near El Paso to clear skies in Oklahoma City. Look forward to detailed day-to-day forecasts in this post, including safety tips and precautions for upcoming weather changes. Read our full insights for a well-prepared week ahead! Visit the blog for more: https://amyfreeze.ai/
Storms are sweeping across the Southern Plains with notable intensity near El Paso, moving northeast towards Midland. Rain showers are emerging around Little Rock, extending into northern Mississippi. In Oklahoma City remains clear, while Jackson is witnessing cloud cover with intermittent rain. Coastal areas near Corpus Christi and New Orleans are seeing scattered rain showers moving inland.
Temperatures in Austin this evening begin at 85 degrees at 9 PM, cooling to 80 degrees by 1 AM. Skies remain mostly sunny initially, transitioning to clear conditions by 11 PM, and becoming partly cloudy by early morning. A gentle breeze flows from the south-southeast at 9 mph, easing slightly to 8 mph overnight.
Tonight, Amarillo will dip to 64 degrees, while Oklahoma City will see a low of 69. Dallas will stay relatively warm at 73 degrees. El Paso is expected to drop to 73, and San Antonio will remain even warmer at 77.
Tomorrow in the Southern Plains, El Paso will soar to 99 degrees, setting the stage for a hot afternoon. Midland will reach a high of 88 degrees, while San Antonio warms up to 95 degrees, making it a notably hot day across Texas. In Louisiana, New Orleans is expected to hit 90 degrees, and Jackson in Mississippi will see a high of 93 degrees. These temperatures are well above average for this time of year, influenced by a persistent high-pressure system keeping warmer air in the region. Oklahoma City will be slightly cooler at 82 degrees, but still experiencing muggy weather.
Expect a dynamic weather day tomorrow across the Southern Plains. Starting off with scattered showers and thunderstorms stretching from Dallas to Corpus Christi, bringing beneficial rainfall. There’s potential for stronger storms, especially around Oklahoma City, due to an unstable air mass paired with a cold front moving eastward. Keep an eye out for severe weather alerts as these systems advance through the night into Southeast regions. Towards the west, conditions should clear by late Wednesday, setting the stage for a drier, cooler weekend.
In Austin, expect a very high UV index of 11 on Friday, with a burn time of just 11 minutes in direct sunlight. Take extra precautions such as wearing sunscreen and seeking shade. On Saturday, the UV index decreases to 9, but sunburn can still occur in 15 minutes!
For the 7-day forecast in Austin: Friday: Partly cloudy with temperatures reaching a high of 90 degrees and a low of 76 degrees. Saturday: Showers expected early, with a high of 90 degrees and a low of 74 degrees. Sunday: Partly cloudy skies, with a daytime high of 87 degrees and a nighttime low of 74 degrees. Monday: Mostly clear conditions, highs reaching up to 90 degrees and a low of 75 degrees. Tuesday: Sunny skies with a high of 91 degrees and a low of 74 degrees. Wednesday: Clear and bright, with temperatures peaking at 93 degrees and dropping to 73 degrees overnight. Thursday: Maintains clear skies, with a high of 93 degrees and a low of 73 degrees.