Sunny Mornings and Stormy Horizons: Austin’s Weather Update
By
Amy Freeze
Explore the clear skies and upcoming storms in Austin and the Southern Plains. Your comprehensive guide to this week's weather is right here!
Catch the latest on Austin’s weather: sunny starts and potential stormy shifts across the Southern Plains. Stay ahead of the weather game!
Catch a glimpse of clear skies in Austin while preparing for stormy changes across the Southern Plains. This blog dives into detailed daily and weekly forecasts, gives safety tips for potential severe weather, and explores temperature trends from Austin to Oklahoma City. Whether you’re planning outdoor activities or just curious about weather patterns, we’ve got you covered.
A line of heavy storms is passing through Oklahoma City, advancing towards Little Rock. New Orleans is experiencing scattered rain showers moving through the region. Albuquerque is seeing some light rain scattered across the area, bringing relief. El Paso is staying dry, with some rain approaching from nearby regions.
Austin is starting the day with temperatures around 70 degrees, gradually rising to 75 degrees by late morning. Expect partly cloudy skies with a light breeze from the southeast. Winds will maintain a steady pace at about 10 miles per hour, providing a refreshing touch. It’s a pleasant morning setup—ideal for outdoor plans before clouds increase later in the day.
Tomorrow in Dallas, expect a scorching high of 93 degrees, significantly above average for this time of year. Midland will reach a warm 89 degrees, while El Paso is slightly cooler at 84 degrees. In San Antonio, temperatures will peak at a comfortable 81 degrees. Corpus Christi is set for a high of 82 degrees.
A shifting weather pattern is set to impact the Southern Plains tomorrow. Rain is expected to stretch from Dallas to Corpus Christi, bringing some relief to drier areas. Oklahoma City, with its unstable air mass and approaching cold front, could experience stronger storms and potential severe weather warnings. Keep an eye on shifts throughout southeast Texas and Oklahoma overnight.
The UV index in Austin today reaches a high level of 9, with a quick burn time of about 15 minutes in direct sunlight. Tomorrow maintains the same index, so it’s important to wear sunscreen and protective clothing to reduce exposure.
For the 7-day forecast in Austin:
Saturday: Warm and sunny with a high of 96 degrees and a low of 74.
Sunday: Another sunny day; expect the high to be around 96 degrees, cooling to 76 overnight.
Monday: The temperatures rise to 99 degrees with evening lows of 71.
Tuesday: Partly cloudy with a high of 96 degrees and a night low of 71.
Wednesday: Slightly cooler with partly cloudy skies, reaching a high of 92 degrees and dropping to 65 at night.
Thursday: Partly sunny with temperatures reaching 93 degrees and a nighttime low of 66.
Friday: Chance of light rain, warm with a high of 94 degrees and a low of 72.