This week Austin welcomes mostly clear skies and calm evenings. Discover what the weather has in store for the rest of the Southern Plains with our detailed forecast.

As Austin enjoys calm, clear evenings, the Southern Plains experience diverse weather patterns. From scorching temperatures to needed rainfalls around El Paso, our comprehensive guide covers all. Get ready for the week with our crucial updates on approaching thunderstorms and rising UV indexes. Make the most of our daily insights to plan your week effectively.
A calm weather pattern is evident across much of the Southern Plains. However, there is some rain activity around El Paso, bringing much-needed moisture to the region. Spotty showers are also developing west of San Antonio. Farther southeast, rainfall is brushing past Corpus Christi, but the rest of the area remains predominantly clear.
Evening in Austin brings mostly cloudy skies with temperatures starting at 88 degrees at 9 PM, cooling to 81 degrees by 1 AM. Winds will be from the south-southeast at 10 miles per hour, decreasing slightly to 9 miles per hour. Expect partly cloudy conditions as the evening progresses.
Tonight in the Southern Plains, temperatures will remain mild, with Dallas dipping to 75 degrees. Expect a low of 77 in San Antonio and 79 in Corpus Christi. Midland will see a cooler 74 degrees, while El Paso settles at 72. Little Rock is expected to cool down to 76 degrees.
Tomorrow in the Southern Plains, San Antonio is set to reach a sizzling 100 degrees, well above average for this time of year. Midland will also experience a warm day with a high of 95 degrees. El Paso will see a comfortable 93 degrees while Dallas will be slightly cooler at 98 degrees. Little Rock is expected to hit 99 degrees, contributing to a widespread warm trend across the region. New Orleans will register a high of 92 degrees, making for a toasty day in the Gulf Coast area as well.
A cold front is making its way through the Southern Plains, bringing scattered thunderstorms from Oklahoma City to Midland, Texas. Expect stormy conditions in the afternoon with potential for heavy rainfall, localized flooding, and gusty winds, particularly around the Dallas area. Temperatures will drop by about 10 degrees post-front, providing some relief from the summer heat. Keep an ear out for severe weather alerts, especially in the southeast part of the region. As the front continues eastward, rain showers are likely to extend towards Little Rock and Jackson by tomorrow evening.
The UV index in Austin on Sunday will be very high at 8, with sun exposure burn potential in just 17 minutes, so pack that sunscreen! Moving to Monday, the index climbs to 11, offering a burn time of merely 11 minutes—exercise caution outdoors and consider shade where possible!
Here’s your 7-day forecast for Austin: Sunday: Mostly cloudy skies with a high of 93 degrees and a low of 76 degrees. Monday: Expect partly cloudy conditions, with temperatures rising to 96 degrees, cooling down to 75 degrees at night. Tuesday: Another warm day, partly cloudy, with a high reaching 96 degrees and a low of 76 degrees. Wednesday: Sunshine takes over with a clear day and a high of 96 degrees, dipping to 74 degrees overnight. Thursday: Mostly clear skies, with temperatures peaking at 97 degrees and the low around 75 degrees. Friday: Partly cloudy once more, with a daytime high of 95 degrees, cooling to 77 degrees in the evening. Saturday: Temperatures drop slightly with partly cloudy skies, highs reaching 89 degrees and lows around 76 degrees. Hope that helps! Stay safe!