Explore this week’s weather forecast for Austin and the Southern Plains. Enjoy the calm of clear skies while staying prepared for potential storms!

Welcome to your essential weekly weather update for Austin and the Southern Plains. This week, we see a variety of conditions from clear skies in Austin tonight to storm developments along the San Antonio area. Temperatures fluctuate pleasantly, with Austin enjoying a cool night ahead. Storm alerts may apply toward Dallas, so keep an eye out. Besides weather updates, get tips on how to stay safe and prepared. Don’t miss detailed daily forecasts and important warnings!
Across the Southern Plains, showers are developing along the southern Colorado border, hinting at a calm start to the day. A notable line of storms stretches from San Antonio, moving northeast toward Dallas, packing potential for severe weather. Meanwhile, Little Rock enjoys cloud cover with no precipitation visible, offering a brief respite. As the storm system builds near San Antonio, rain showers are expected to shift into the lower Mississippi Delta.
Cloudy skies are expected in Austin this evening with temperatures gradually decreasing from 83 degrees at 9 PM to 78 degrees by 1 AM. Winds will shift slightly from the southeast at 4-5 miles per hour. As the night progresses, clouds will start to clear a bit, becoming partly cloudy after midnight.
Tonight, Dallas will drop to 75 degrees, while Oklahoma City can expect a low of 75 as well. In San Antonio, temperatures will settle around 77 degrees, and Midland will see a low of 71. Little Rock is forecasted to cool to 75 degrees, with Jackson hitting a similar mark at 75 degrees too.
Tomorrow in El Paso, expect a high of 97 degrees, keeping well above average. Midland will see a warm afternoon with a high reaching 88 degrees. San Antonio is set for a high of 94, while Corpus Christi will hit 92 degrees. In Dallas, temperatures will be slightly cooler at 94 degrees, and further north, Oklahoma City is forecasted to reach 93 degrees. This warm trend is likely influenced by a high-pressure system bringing stable, warm conditions across the Southern Plains.
A cold front is pushing through the Southern Plains, bringing scattered showers from San Antonio to Corpus Christi tomorrow morning. Thunderstorm activity is expected to increase in Oklahoma City and Dallas by the afternoon, with potential for severe weather, including gusty winds and isolated tornadoes. Rainfall may lead to flash flooding, particularly in low-lying urban areas. Temperatures will drop significantly behind the front, offering cooler, drier conditions into Wednesday. Keep an eye on weather alerts as this system moves eastward.
Austin is in for very high UV levels on Monday with an index of 9, carrying a short burn time of just 15 minutes. On Tuesday, the index climbs to 11, indicating even stronger sun exposure with a burn time of just 11 minutes! Prepare with sunscreen, hats, and shade for outdoor activities to protect your skin.
Monday: Mostly cloudy skies with a warm high of 89 degrees and a low of 74 degrees. Tuesday: Expect mostly clear conditions as temperatures rise to 92 degrees, cooling to 75 degrees at night. Wednesday: Another clear day with the heat peaking at 94 degrees and descending to 73 degrees overnight. Thursday: Mostly clear once again with temperatures hitting 92 degrees during the day and dropping to 72 degrees after sunset. Friday: Partly cloudy skies and highs around 91 degrees, lows dipping slightly to 75 degrees. Saturday: Mostly clear and heating back up with a high of 93 degrees and a nighttime low of 76 degrees. Sunday: Mostly clear conditions continue, reaching a peak of 95 degrees and a low of 75 degrees in the evening. Have a fantastic week ahead and enjoy the warm weather!