Today in Austin, expect a high of 94°F with clear skies transitioning to sunny by evening. This week promises more sunshine with temperatures consistently in the mid-90s.

Welcome to your comprehensive weather update for Austin and the Southern Plains. This week, Austin enjoys clear skies with temperatures peaking at mid-90s. However, the broader region sees a mix of weather patterns, from intense storms in Arkansas to mild sunny days in most of Texas. As a cold front approaches, expect dynamic changes with rain showers and potential severe storms. Don’t miss our daily breakdown to stay prepared! A narrow line of intense storms is currently making its way out of the Southern Plains, sweeping across the northern regions of Arkansas and heading into the Mississippi Delta. Little Rock is right on the edge of this storm activity, experiencing significant rainfall. The Texas region remains relatively quiet with clear skies stretching from Dallas to Corpus Christi. Light rain showers are observed over the Gulf Coast near New Orleans, but much of the Southern Plains, including areas like El Paso and Albuquerque, remain dry and clear, setting the stage for a sunny day across the southwest.
This afternoon in Austin, temperatures will remain in the 90s, reaching 94 degrees by 4 PM. Skies will be partly cloudy, transitioning to sunny by 8 PM. Expect a south-southeast breeze at 7 to 9 miles per hour.
Looking at today’s high temperatures across the Southern Plains, expect highs to reach 104 degrees in El Paso, definitely keeping it warm under the sun. Midland isn’t far behind with a high of 96 degrees, while Dallas sees slightly cooler conditions at 95 degrees. In San Antonio, it’s a comfortable 95 degrees, and Corpus Christi will enjoy a high of 91. New Orleans sits at 90 degrees, and Jackson rounds out the temperatures with a high of 87, showing a pleasant contrast as you head farther east.
Tonight, low temperatures across the Southern Plains will be mild, with Dallas dropping to 78 degrees. San Antonio will see a low of 75, while Midland is expected to cool down to 72 degrees. Farther west, El Paso will rest at 79 degrees. In contrast, Albuquerque will experience the coolest conditions in the region, with a low of 68 degrees.
Tomorrow in the Southern Plains, El Paso will sizzle with a high of 103 degrees, making it a noticeably warm day. Midland isn’t far behind at 96 degrees, while San Antonio hits 92 degrees. Dallas is forecasted to reach 97 degrees, with Oklahoma City close at 94. Corpus Christi will see a comparatively cooler high of 89 degrees.
Expect a dynamic weather day in the Southern Plains as a cold front advances. Rain showers will spread from Midland to Corpus Christi, providing much-needed moisture, especially in Texas. Oklahoma City may experience stronger storms with the potential for severe weather due to the unstable air mass. By evening, the risk for severe thunderstorms, including damaging winds, increases across southeastern sections, continuing into Wednesday night. Temperatures are expected to drop slightly behind the front, bringing relief from today’s warmer conditions.
The UV index in Austin is at an extreme level of 11 today, with a burn time of just 11 minutes.