Get the latest on storm paths and temperature trends in Austin and the Southern Plains with expert forecasts from Amy Freeze.

Meteorologist Amy Freeze provides a detailed report on the evolving weather scenario over the Southern Plains. Expect partly cloudy mornings in Austin, with opportunities to see temperatures hit dramatic highs across cities like Dallas and San Antonio. With potent storms forecasted, it’s crucial to be prepared. More insights and daily temps in our comprehensive article here: https://amyfreeze.ai/
A powerful line of storms extends from just south of Kansas City down towards Oklahoma City, pushing eastward with substantial precipitation and possible severe weather. Dallas is bracing for rain showers moving in from the southwest, with conditions expected to worsen as the day progresses. San Antonio is also experiencing pockets of rain that may intensify. Parts of southern Kansas, including Wichita, are seeing rain with thunderstorm activity nearby. The Lower Mississippi Delta remains clear for now, but cloud cover is expected to increase as the system moves eastward.
Expect showers to start your morning in Austin with temperatures at 76 degrees at 8 AM, continuing to 78 degrees by 10 AM. A calm wind condition prevails at 10 AM before shifting with a light southeast breeze at 3 mph. By midday, the sky transitions to mostly cloudy as temperatures rise to 82 degrees.
Tomorrow in the Southern Plains, El Paso sizzles with a high of 96 degrees, while Midland reaches 83. San Antonio expects a steamy 95 degrees, and Dallas will be a bit cooler at 81. New Orleans forecasts a warm 87 degrees, and Jackson sees a high of 91 degrees.
Expect a dynamic weather day for the Southern Plains tomorrow. Showers and thunderstorms will develop from Oklahoma City to Dallas, possibly intensifying with severe weather risks, particularly in the southeast. The unstable air mass combined with an advancing cold front heightens the possibility of severe storms, so stay weather-aware. Areas farther south, like San Antonio and Corpus Christi, will experience increased rain activity, bringing much-needed moisture. Though severe weather threats lessen post-front, cooler, and drier conditions will gradually take over into the weekend.
The UV index in Austin will be extremely high on Tuesday with a value of 11, indicating a burn time of about 11 minutes in direct sunlight. On Wednesday, the index will be very high at 9, suggesting a burn time of around 15 minutes.
For the 7-day forecast in Austin: Tuesday: Scattered thunderstorms with a high of 93 degrees and a low of 75 degrees. Wednesday: Partly cloudy, cooler with a high of 89 degrees and a low of 74 degrees. Thursday: Expect partly cloudy skies with a high of 94 degrees and a low of 75 degrees. Friday: Partly cloudy conditions continue with temperatures reaching up to 96 degrees and a low of 76 degrees. Saturday: Mostly sunny, hitting a high of 99 degrees with a low of 76 degrees. Sunday: Thunderstorms may roll in late with a high of 98 degrees and a low of 76 degrees. Monday: Scattered thunderstorms likely with a cooler high of 95 degrees and a low of 74 degrees.