Catch a glimpse of the varied climate across Austin and the Southern Plains. From intense heat to approaching storms, know what the weather holds with Meteorologist Amy Freeze!

Welcome to an exciting look at upcoming weather conditions in Austin and across the Southern Plains. Meteorologist Amy Freeze guides you through the fluctuating temperatures, from sizzling highs to cooling evenings, and prepares you for potential storm alerts. With an extremely high UV index and a mix of clouds and sunshine, there’s much to watch out for. Stay informed about the latest developments and ensure your plans align with Mother Nature’s mood swings!
In the Southern Plains, today’s radar shows predominantly dry and clear conditions. Oklahoma City and Dallas are experiencing sunshine with no significant weather activity. However, on the eastern side of the region, Little Rock and Jackson have some cloud cover as rain showers are developing in those areas. Rain showers are also pushing into the Mississippi River area, hinting at potential wet weather later in the day for New Orleans. Areas like Albuquerque and El Paso are basking in clear skies.
Austin will start the morning with cloudy skies and temperatures at 73 degrees at 8 AM, warming to 78 degrees by 10 AM as a southerly breeze at 5 to 7 mph persists. The clouds will begin to break up by noon, allowing for a partly cloudy sky with temperatures reaching 85 degrees.
High temperatures tomorrow for San Antonio are set to hit a scorching high of 103 degrees, while Midland will reach 92. Dallas temperatures will climb to 90 degrees, indicating a significant warm trend across the region. Corpus Christi isn’t far behind with a high of 93, and El Paso will see a comfortable 88 degrees. Areas like Little Rock and Jackson will also experience warm readings, hitting 87 and 89 degrees, respectively.
Expect an active weather pattern tomorrow across the Southern Plains. Rain stretches from Dallas to Corpus Christi, bringing much-needed moisture to the area. Oklahoma City is at risk for stronger storms, and severe weather warnings are possible due to an unstable air mass. A cold front is approaching, so stay alert through Wednesday night in the southeast. Temperature shifts and storm activity might impact Wednesday’s plans.
The UV index in Austin is extremely high at 10 for both Wednesday and Thursday, with a burn time of just 12 minutes.
Here’s the 7-day outlook for Austin: Wednesday: It’s a hot day with partly cloudy skies and a high of 102 degrees. Look for a low of 72. Thursday: Temperatures are slightly cooler with mostly cloudy skies, reaching a high of 99 degrees and a low of 75. Friday: Mostly cloudy conditions linger with a high of 98 degrees and a low of 76 overnight. Saturday: Clouds stay with us as we hit another warm day, peaking at 96 degrees and dropping to 76. Sunday: Mild temperatures continue under mostly cloudy skies with a high of 97 and a low of 77. Monday: Thunderstorms may develop late in the day. Expect a high of 96 degrees and a low of 72. Tuesday: Partly cloudy conditions return with a high of 94 degrees and a low around 71.