The Austin area and the Southern Plains face a week of extreme weather conditions. From skyrocketing temperatures to severe storm alerts, find out what’s brewing over your city!

The Southern Plains, including Austin, are set for a dramatic week according to our latest weather reports. The city will start the week with partly cloudy skies and mild temperatures. However, the heat quickly ramps up with forecasts predicting highs reaching nearly 100 degrees. Meanwhile, severe storms are expected to disrupt this heatwave, particularly affecting areas around Oklahoma City and stretching down to Corpus Christi. These conditions bring the risk of heavy rain and damaging winds. Keeping a close eye on the daily changes is crucial—check out our in-depth analysis and stay weather-aware.
The Southern Plains are largely calm with clear conditions prevailing in much of Texas and Oklahoma. Scattered showers are evident along the Gulf Coast, particularly around Corpus Christi and creeping eastward toward New Orleans. A cluster of severe storms is moving northeast out of Kansas City, promising strong winds and potential thunderstorm activity. Little Rock may begin to experience increased cloud cover as the day progresses.
Expect a sunny start in Austin tomorrow morning with temperatures at 76 degrees at 8 AM rising to 81 degrees by 10 AM. Winds will be gentle, coming from the south-southwest at 3 miles per hour as the morning progresses. By noon, temperatures reach 88 degrees with a gentle shift in wind direction.
Tomorrow in El Paso, expect a sizzling high of 104 degrees, while Midland will be just a degree cooler at 101. San Antonio also sees a warm day with temperatures reaching 101 degrees. Over in Dallas, highs are predicted to hit 100 degrees, and Little Rock will warm up to 96. New Orleans will remain relatively mild at 88 degrees, reflecting a below-average trend for the region.
Severe storms are expected across parts of the Southern Plains tomorrow with an unstable air mass and a cold front advancing. Oklahoma City should prepare for potentially stronger storms, while areas from Dallas to Corpus Christi will benefit from much-needed rain showers. There is a risk of severe weather, including damaging winds and heavy rainfall, especially in southeast Oklahoma extending into Arkansas. Temperatures will be warmer leading up to the storm front but expect a cooler shift once it passes by. Stay vigilant for potential weather advisories, especially through Wednesday night.
In Austin, the UV index will be at an extreme level of 11 both Wednesday and Thursday, with a very quick burn time of just 11 minutes.
For the 7-day forecast in Austin: Wednesday: Clear skies, getting hot with a high of 97 degrees and a low of 74. Thursday: Another clear day, heating up with the temperature reaching 99 degrees and a low of 74. Friday: Clear and sunny, continuing the warmth with the high at 99 degrees and low around 75. Saturday: Back to clear conditions, with a high temperature around 98 degrees and a nighttime low of 74. Sunday: Partly cloudy, cooling just slightly to a high of 97 degrees and a low of 75. Monday: Expect partly cloudy skies again, with highs near 96 degrees and lows around 75. Tuesday: Mostly clear and sunny, with temperatures peaking at 97 degrees and a low of 76.