Get ready for a lovely week in Austin with clear skies in the mornings and a full rundown on the weather patterns across the Southern Plains. Know what to expect and how to plan your days!

Welcome to your comprehensive guide to Austin’s weather this week! Starting with delightful clear skies in the mornings, we dive into the temperature highs and lows that define our urban and surrounding environments. From Dallas’s sizzling highs to the anticipated rains refreshing the Texas earth, understand the nuances of this week’s weather. And don’t forget, with a UV index soaring, protection from the sun is crucial. Join us as we explore day by day, ensuring you’re fully prepped!
The Southern Plains region is mostly clear with some scattered activity on the radar. Light rain showers are noted near the Alpine area in western Texas, providing a refreshing change. Additionally, some light rain is showing up near Corpus Christi along the Gulf Coast. Meanwhile, the rest of the region, including major cities like Dallas, Oklahoma City, and Albuquerque, maintains clear skies, offering lovely outdoor conditions.
Austin will start tomorrow morning with a sunny sky and a calm atmosphere at 9 a.m. as temperatures reach 79 degrees. By 11 a.m., plan for a slight breeze blowing from the northwest with temperatures climbing to 88 degrees.
Tomorrow, Dallas will sizzle with a high reaching 100 degrees, significantly above average for this time of year. Little Rock also expects a scorching high of 100, while Oklahoma City will see temperatures soaring to 95. In Texas, San Antonio is anticipated to hit 98 degrees, with Midland close behind at 95. El Paso rounds out the highs at 92, contributing to a hot and dry pattern sweeping across the Southern Plains.
Expect a dynamic weather setup across the Southern Plains tomorrow. Rain is anticipated from Dallas to Corpus Christi, offering much-needed moisture. Stronger storms could develop near Oklahoma City, so stay alert for potential severe weather warnings. An unstable air mass and an approaching cold front may lead to significant storm activity. The southeast could experience impactful weather through Wednesday night.
The UV index in Austin is exceptionally high today with a burn time of just 11 minutes under clear skies. Tomorrow sees a slight decrease with the UV index still high, making the burn time around 15 minutes.
For the 7-day forecast in Austin: Tuesday: Hot and mostly cloudy with a high of 100 degrees and a low of 76 degrees. There’s a 50 percent chance of rain. Wednesday: Partly sunny skies with a high of 99 degrees and a low of 75 degrees. Expect a 20 percent chance of showers. Thursday: Partly cloudy with temperatures reaching 93 degrees and cooling down to 73 degrees at night. A 25 percent chance of rain is predicted. Friday: Mostly sunny weather, a high of 94 degrees, and a low around 74 degrees. A 20 percent chance of rainfall. Saturday: Enjoy partly sunny skies with a high temperature of 95 degrees and a low of 74 degrees, with a 25 percent chance of rain. Sunday: Partly sunny and warm, with a high of 96 degrees and an overnight low of 76 degrees. A 25 percent rain chance. Monday: Partly sunny conditions continue with a high hitting 96 degrees and a low of 76 degrees. A 10 percent chance of precipitation.