Meteorologist Amy Freeze provides a lively update on the clear and stormy days ahead for Austin and the Southern Plains. Dive into the full week’s forecast that includes high temperatures and severe weather risks.

Explore the upcoming week’s weather with Amy Freeze as she outlines the impact of a cold front across the Southern Plains. From Austin enjoying pleasant evenings to potential severe storms in Oklahoma City, stay prepared and informed with daily insights and detailed forecasts. Plus, don’t miss out on preventive advice for expected high UV levels in Austin and potential localized flooding concerns. For a comprehensive day by day breakdown, visit our blog.
A cold front is bringing a line of thunderstorms through Arkansas, moving quickly eastward past Little Rock towards western Mississippi. This active system also showers northern Louisiana with moderate rain as it edges toward Jackson. But don’t worry, Texas is basking in clear conditions for now, with skies bright and sunny from Dallas to San Antonio. The same can be said for much of Oklahoma, although some cloud cover is creeping into areas near Oklahoma City. Southwest Kansas encounters isolated rain showers, although it remains mild.
This evening in Austin, enjoy a sunny start with temperatures around 85 degrees at 9 PM. As the night progresses, expect clear skies with temperatures cooling to 79 degrees by 11 PM. By 1 AM, the mercury dips to a comfortable 75 degrees under mostly clear skies. Winds will be gentle from the north-northeast at 4 to 6 mph throughout the evening.
Tonight Dallas will drop to a low of 66 degrees. Little Rock will see a low of 62, while Oklahoma City cools down to 62 as well. In contrast, warm spots like San Antonio will remain mild at 73 degrees. Expect lows of 61 in Jackson and a comfortable 71 in New Orleans.
Tomorrow El Paso is set to reach a sizzling 96 degrees, while Midland could soar to 97 degrees. San Antonio will enjoy a high of 95 degrees, and Corpus Christi is expected to see a warm 87 degrees. Dallas might lag slightly behind with a high of 89 degrees.
A front is set to advance across the Southern Plains tomorrow, bringing showers and thunderstorms to areas from Dallas to Corpus Christi. Oklahoma City may experience stronger storms as the day progresses. With unstable conditions and this frontal passage, there is a risk for severe weather, particularly in southeastern regions. Rainfall will offer some relief but may lead to localized flooding due to heavy downpours. Temperatures are expected to drop slightly behind the front, with clear skies anticipated by the weekend.
The UV index in Austin reaches an extreme level of 11 both on Tuesday and Wednesday. Expect a burn time of just 11 minutes in direct sunlight.
For the 7-day forecast in Austin: Tuesday: Mostly clear with a high of 92 degrees and a low of 63 degrees. Wednesday: Partly cloudy skies as temperatures reach a high of 93 degrees and a low of 70 degrees. Thursday: Expect partly cloudy conditions with a high of 97 degrees, temperatures dip to a low of 72 degrees. Friday: Enjoy mostly clear skies with a high reaching 96 degrees and a low of 75 degrees. Saturday: Mostly cloudy with temperatures climbing to 98 degrees, cooling down to 77 degrees at night. Sunday: Thunderstorms are likely with a high of 97 degrees and a low of 71 degrees. Monday: Scattered thunderstorms with temperatures at a high of 86 degrees and a nighttime low of 67 degrees.