Tomorrow in Austin beckons with cloudy skies and rising temperatures, with severe weather alerts for the Southern Plains. Dive into our full forecast for storm trends, temperature insights, and safety tips.

The Austin area and the broader Southern Plains are witnessing an array of weather patterns. From severe thunderstorms pushing from Midland across to Little Rock to high UV indexes posing burns risks, our comprehensive guide walks you through upcoming conditions, changes in temperature, and what these weather trends might mean for your week. Detailed advice on staying safe during severe weather and tips for potential temperature swings are included. Engage with our full blog post for an in-depth forecast and smart precautions for the days ahead.
A strong line of severe storms is sweeping across central Texas, moving eastward from near Midland towards Dallas, bringing heavy rain and potential severe weather. San Antonio is experiencing scattered showers on the outskirts, while isolated thunderstorms are developing just to the east of Dallas. New Orleans is seeing pockets of rain moving offshore into the Gulf of Mexico with cloudy skies prevailing in the immediate area. Meanwhile, areas from Oklahoma City up to Kansas City are enjoying clear conditions as the regional radar does not indicate any precipitation or cloud cover in that direction.
Starting your day in Austin, tomorrow morning brings cloudy skies with temperatures rising from 73 degrees at 8 AM to 75 degrees by 10 AM. Winds remain calm during these early hours. By noon, temperatures reach 78 degrees with southeast winds at 4 mph as thunderstorms are expected to develop.
Tomorrow in the Southern Plains, El Paso is expected to soar to a sizzling 98 degrees, significantly above the seasonal average. Midland is also looking warm with highs around 83 degrees, while San Antonio will feel balmy at 86 degrees. Over in Corpus Christi, temperatures will approach 90 degrees, maintaining warm conditions throughout the region. Dallas will experience a cooler high of 79, but overall, this region is well above normal as a ridge of high pressure continues to dominate the weather pattern.
Expect scattered thunderstorms to develop across the Southern Plains tomorrow, moving from Midland and San Antonio towards Little Rock. New Orleans and Jackson will see heavier rain and strong thunderstorms, potentially leading to localized flooding. A cold front tracking from Albuquerque through Oklahoma City may amplify storm activity, posing a risk of severe weather, including hail and gusty winds. Temperatures will remain warm ahead of the front, with a noticeable drop behind it as drier air follows.
In Austin, Tuesday’s UV index is expected to be very high at 9, with a burn time of 15 minutes under direct sun exposure. For Wednesday, the UV index decreases to a high of 7, although sunburn can still occur in about 20 minutes.
For the 7 day forecast in Austin: Tuesday: Showers are expected late in the day, with a high of 89 degrees and a low of 72 degrees. Wednesday: Get ready for heavy thunderstorms, temperatures peak at 82 degrees and drop to 71 degrees overnight. Thursday: Thunderstorm activity continues, with the high reaching 85 degrees, cooling down to 74 degrees at night. Friday: Expect partly cloudy skies, as temperatures rise to 89 degrees and fall to 76 degrees by evening. Saturday: Conditions remain partly cloudy, with a high of 91 degrees and a low of 76 degrees. Sunday: Partly cloudy once again, enjoy the warmth with a daytime high of 92 degrees and an overnight low of 75 degrees. Monday: The skies clear up slightly, bringing mostly clear conditions and a hot high of 95 degrees, with a low of 76 degrees.