Today’s weather in the Southern Plains is a mix of sunshine and storms. Catch the latest on high temps and severe weather alerts!

In today’s Southern Plains weather update, Austin enjoys mostly sunny skies while Kansas City faces a sweep of intense thunderstorms. With varying conditions across regions like Oklahoma City and Albuquerque experiencing showers, and cities like Dallas and Little Rock hitting near 100 degrees, it’s crucial to stay prepared. Follow our daily and weekly forecasts to effectively plan your activities around the weather changes. A line of thunderstorms is sweeping through Kansas City, bringing intense rain and lightning. The system is extending south, creating scattered showers moving towards Oklahoma City. Light rains are present around Albuquerque and El Paso, offering relief for these typically arid areas. Southern Texas, including San Antonio and Corpus Christi, remains dry with clear skies.
Temperatures in Austin this afternoon reach 94 degrees by 4 PM, rising slightly to 95 degrees by 6 PM. Winds are coming from the south at 9 miles per hour, shifting slightly to the south-southeast by early evening. Expect partly cloudy skies to transition to mostly cloudy conditions by 8 PM.
Today’s high temperatures in the Southern Plains are heating up! Dallas is set to reach 98 degrees, while Midland will be just slightly cooler at 96. San Antonio is also expected to hit 98, showcasing that warm trend across Texas. Farther north, Little Rock will be sizzling at 99 degrees, standing out as one of the hottest spots in the region. In contrast, New Orleans is experiencing a milder afternoon with a high of 92 degrees, providing some relief from the heat.
Tonight, Dallas will cool down to 76 degrees, while Oklahoma City experiences a low of 77. San Antonio is expected to hit 76 degrees, and Midland will see a low of 73. Across the region, temperatures remain warm, with El Paso at 71 and Albuquerque dropping to 66.
Tomorrow, Little Rock is set to swelter with a high of 100 degrees, significantly above average for this time of year. San Antonio will also feel the heat, reaching 98 degrees, while Midland expects a warmer-than-usual high of 91 degrees. Dallas will flirt with 97 degrees, and in New Orleans, temperatures will peak at 94 degrees. Hot and humid air is dominating the Southern Plains, contributing to these elevated temperatures across the region.
Expect a dynamic day in the Southern Plains with showers engulfing Texas and creeping into Oklahoma, potentially offering much-needed rain relief. Oklahoma City remains under the radar for intense weather, with scattered thunderstorms likely and a chance of hail. A cold front pushing through could stir up severe weather from Austin to Little Rock late into the evening, so keep an eye out for any alerts. Temperatures will trend cooler, following this frontal passage, with lingering showers toward Wednesday.
The UV index in Austin is set to be very high at 10 on Monday with a burn time of just 12 minutes. For Tuesday, it jumps to an extreme level of 11, shortening the burn time to 11 minutes.