This week in Austin and the Southern Plains: Sunny days, stormy nights, and everything in between! Get the full forecast with Meteorologist Amy Freeze.

Join Meteorologist Amy Freeze as she provides an in-depth look at the forthcoming weather patterns for Austin and the Southern Plains. From an unusually warm Sunday to potential thunderstorms rolling in by the weekend, get the latest updates on temperatures, storm alerts, and safety tips for navigating the week’s weather complexities. Our detailed forecast will help you plan your week with confidence, knowing what to expect from day to night in this dynamic weather region.
A line of showers and thunderstorms is currently impacting areas from Jackson to near New Orleans in the Southern Plains. This wet weather is moving east toward Alabama, promising heavy rains. Over in Texas, conditions remain clear with no significant weather activity in cities like Dallas, San Antonio, and Midland. In Oklahoma, including Oklahoma City, skies are mostly clear, offering a break from the recent wet conditions. Minimal cloud cover extends across Albuquerque and farther west.
This evening in Austin, enjoy partly cloudy skies with temperatures starting at 74 degrees at 9 PM. A gentle NNE breeze at 6 miles per hour will accompany mostly clear conditions by 11 PM, with the temperature dipping to 70 degrees. As the night progresses, look for mostly cloudy skies and a slight drop to 67 degrees by 1 AM, with winds shifting to the north at 3 miles per hour.
Tonight, the Southern Plains will experience a noticeable chill as temperatures drop into the 50s and even the 40s. Dallas is forecasted to reach a low of 57 degrees, while Midland will cool down to 55. In Oklahoma City, expect a low of 54, and Little Rock will also drop to 62. Further south, San Antonio will remain relatively mild at 58 degrees, whereas New Orleans will see a low of 64.
High temperatures in the Southern Plains tomorrow will be warmer than average, El Paso is expected to reach 87 degrees, while Midland will see a high of 85 degrees. San Antonio will be notably hot at 90 degrees, leading the region. Dallas is forecasted for a mild 78 degrees.
A warm front is sweeping across the Southern Plains, sparking thunderstorms from Dallas to Oklahoma City. Expect heavy showers and possible severe thunderstorms, especially in eastern Texas and southern Oklahoma. Rainfall amounts could exceed an inch in some areas, contributing to localized flooding concerns through Saturday evening. As the front progresses, slightly cooler and drier air will settle in by Sunday afternoon. Watch for potential severe weather alerts and plan accordingly.
The weekend in Austin is shaping up with a UV index of 9 on Saturday, indicating a burn time of just 15 minutes, and climbing to 10 on Sunday, with a burn time of 12 minutes. Plan accordingly by seeking shade, wearing protective clothing, and applying broad-spectrum sunscreen liberally.
For the 7-day forecast in Austin: Saturday: Enjoy partly cloudy skies with a high of 81 degrees and a low of 58. Sunday: Clear skies with a warming trend, reaching 84 degrees for the high, cooling to 54 at night. Monday: Mostly clear and heating up, the high climbs to 91 degrees, while the low settles at 65. Tuesday: Expect the heat with partly cloudy conditions and a high soaring to 101 degrees, dropping to 72 overnight. Wednesday: Quite warm with a high of 102 degrees, staying partly cloudy, with a nighttime low of 72. Thursday: Partly cloudy skies continue, with the thermometer hitting 99 degrees and cooling slightly to 74 at night. Friday: Wrap up the week with partly cloudy conditions and a high of 97 degrees, holding steady with a low of 74.