This week in Austin, anticipate a mix of clear skies and potential thunderstorms. Don’t miss out on our essential tips for dealing with high UV exposure!

Austin greets the week with clear mornings and gradual heat-up, but the Southern Plains might see some action with anticipated thunderstorms sweeping through midweek. Whether it’s the sunny highs of 99 degrees or the storm-induced cooldowns, we have all the detailed insights and safety tips relevant for every weather shift. Stay weather-aware with your essential guide to this week’s forecast.
On the Regional Radar, showers are appearing in southern Texas, with Corpus Christi and San Antonio experiencing scattered rain. In northern Kansas, storms are moving towards Kansas City, bringing localized precipitation. As the system progresses eastward, isolated showers are approaching New Orleans. Oklahoma City and Dallas remain under clear skies, while clouds gather over Albuquerque.
Austin starts the morning at 74 degrees with a partly cloudy sky and calm winds. By 10 AM, temperatures will rise to a comfortable 80 degrees as the sun breaks through the clouds. The calm weather conditions persist into midday, reaching 86 degrees under partly cloudy skies.
Tomorrow in the Southern Plains, expect some sizzling temperatures. Dallas will heat up to a blistering 95 degrees, while nearby Midland sees a more moderate high of 80 degrees. San Antonio is set for a warm 91 degrees, with Corpus Christi touching 90. El Paso is looking at a pleasant 85, rounding out the region’s above-average readings. Little Rock will also be warm at 92 degrees, driven by a strong high-pressure system providing clear skies.
A cold front sweeping through the Southern Plains brings widespread thunderstorms from Oklahoma City to Dallas, potentially sparking severe weather. Wind gusts and hail are the main threats, while heavy rain may trigger localized flooding in low-lying areas. By tomorrow evening, conditions should begin to stabilize. As the front moves, cooler, drier air will filter in, bringing a refreshing break from the summer heat into Wednesday.
The UV index in Austin will be very high at 11 on both Monday and Tuesday, resulting in a burn time of just 11 minutes under direct sunlight. Be extra cautious and take measures such as wearing sunscreen and protective clothing to minimize sun exposure risks.
For the 7 Day Outlook in Austin: Monday: Expect partly cloudy skies with a high of 93 degrees and a low of 72. Tuesday: Warmer, with a high reaching 94 degrees under mostly sunny skies. Wednesday: Watch for more clouds, with temperatures reaching 93 degrees for the high and 76 for the low. Thursday: Cloudy throughout the day, with a high of 92 degrees and a low of 76. Friday: Enjoy partly cloudy conditions returning, with a high of 97 degrees and a low of 75. Saturday: It gets hotter with partly cloudy skies, featuring a high of 99 degrees and a low of 75. Sunday: Temperatures hold steady, partly cloudy skies continue, high of 99 degrees and a low of 75.