Meteorologist Amy Freeze reports live with updates on the diverse weather patterns spanning the Southern Plains, from torrential rains in Texas to the clear skies of El Paso.

As we navigate through a motley of weather conditions across the Southern Plains, Meteorologist Amy Freeze provides invaluable insights. The region braces for intermittent severe storms while other areas enjoy clearer weather. Amidst these erratic patterns, temperatures remain high, with unexpected fluctuations. Stay tuned for live updates and essential safety precautions to tackle the ever-changing weather. Heavy rain and thunderstorms are marching through central Texas, extending from San Antonio northeast towards Dallas. A scattered line of severe storms is moving across parts of Arkansas, impacting areas near Little Rock. El Paso remains dry under clear skies, while clouds are increasing eastward towards Albuquerque. Coastal areas including Corpus Christi are also dealing with intermittent showers as the line of storms trails southward. Northern Louisiana around Shreveport shows moderate cloud cover building with approaching rain.
Temperatures in Austin this afternoon rise to 84 degrees by 6 PM with a light north-northeast wind at 6 miles per hour. The sky remains predominantly cloudy, providing some shade during the heat of the day. By 8 PM, temperatures slightly decrease to 81 degrees, with skies becoming mostly cloudy.
Today El Paso will see a high of 92 degrees, while Midland remains slightly cooler at 79. Over in Dallas, expect a warm 82 degrees, contrasting with San Antonio’s steamy high of 88. In Louisiana, New Orleans will reach 86 degrees, while Jackson is on the lower end with only 79. Corpus Christi is poised for a high of 90, reflecting the warm conditions across the region.
Tonight Dallas will cool down to 69 degrees, while Fort Worth sees a low of 66. To the north, Oklahoma City will drop to 64, and Little Rock will be slightly cooler at 61. Jackson is set for a low of 61 as well, while San Antonio remains warmer at 73.
High temperatures for the Southern Plains will be notably warm tomorrow, with many areas seeing above-average readings. El Paso is expected to reach a hot 93 degrees, while Midland will see a high of 92. San Antonio is forecasted to hit 91 degrees, and Corpus Christi will be slightly cooler at 88. Across the region, Dallas is set for a warmer high of 87 degrees, with Little Rock also hitting 85 degrees.
A strong cold front is set to move across the Southern Plains tomorrow, bringing the likelihood of severe storms and heavy rainfall. Dallas to Corpus Christi will see scattered showers and thunderstorms throughout the day, with Oklahoma City facing a heightened risk of severe weather, including strong winds and potential hail. As the cold front advances, keep an eye out for severe weather warnings through Friday evening. Despite the rainfall, expect a brief cooldown as temperatures dip slightly. Stay weather aware and prepared for rapid weather changes over the next 24 to 48 hours.
The UV index in Austin will be high, reaching 7 today with a burn time of around 20 minutes. Stay protected with sunscreen and proper attire. Tomorrow, the UV index spikes to a very high level of 10, where sunburn can occur in just 12 minutes.