Austin is set to see a shift from stormy mornings to sunny afternoons. Find out what this means for your week with our detailed forecast.

As the Southern Plains brace for stormy weather, including thunderstorms and intense rain over eastern Texas, Austin looks forward to clearer skies. This detailed report covers the shift from rains to pleasant, sunny days, temperatures, UV index warnings, and tips for residents to stay informed and prepared. Join us as we navigate through the highs and lows of the upcoming week in Austin’s ever-changing weather landscape.
A stormy scenario is unfolding across the Southern Plains. Thunderstorms with intense precipitation are sweeping through eastern Texas towards western Louisiana, impacting areas like Dallas and Jackson. Oklahoma City sits under a mix of light and moderate rain. Little Rock is also seeing scattered showers with more rain accumulating southeastwards near New Orleans.
Tomorrow morning in Austin, temperatures will start around 78 degrees at 8 AM, with a few morning showers possible and winds from the south-southeast at 4 mph. By 10 AM, conditions improve to mostly cloudy skies with temperatures reaching 80 degrees and winds shifting to the south at 5 mph. As you approach noon, expect partly cloudy skies, with the temperature climbing to 84 degrees, maintaining light southerly winds.
Tomorrow in El Paso, expect a scorching high of 106 degrees, well above average for this time of year. Midland is forecasted to reach 98 degrees, just on the warm side of normal. Dallas and San Antonio will experience highs of 92 degrees, while Corpus Christi matches that with a comfortable 92. Oklahoma City and Little Rock will also feel the heat with a high of 92, symmetric with San Antonio. Jackson will see a slightly cooler 88 degrees.
Expect an active weather pattern across the Southern Plains tomorrow. A cold front approaching from the west will usher in widespread thunderstorms from Dallas to Oklahoma City, with potential for severe weather including large hail and strong winds. Rainfall may reach up to an inch in some areas, providing beneficial moisture but posing flood risks in low-lying spots. As the front advances, temperatures will drop slightly but remain warm, typical for this time of year.
Austin faces an extreme UV index of 11 on both Friday and Saturday, with potential sunburn occurring in just 11 minutes under direct sunlight.
For the 7-day forecast in Austin: Friday: Mostly cloudy with a high of 90 degrees and a low of 76 degrees. Saturday: Expect mostly cloudy conditions with highs reaching 90 degrees and lows around 74 degrees. Sunday: Partly cloudy skies are on the horizon, with temperatures peaking at 90 degrees and bottoming out at 73 degrees. Monday: The skies clear up mostly with a high of 92 degrees and a low of 75 degrees. Tuesday: Sunshine abounds, with temperatures climbing to a high of 95 degrees and cooling down to 76 degrees at night. Wednesday: Expect a mostly clear day with daytime highs again at 95 degrees and nighttime lows at 76 degrees. Thursday: Partly cloudy conditions return, as the high reaches 92 degrees with a low of 75 degrees.