This week in Austin: Sunny skies and escalating temperatures with storm risks looming. Here’s all you need to know to navigate the Southern Plains weather!

In Austin, expect a mostly sunny and hot afternoon, gearing up to 93°F, with temperatures slightly cooling off in the evening. The region braces as storms develop over the Southern Plains, from Dallas to Little Rock and beyond. Explore detailed forecasts, safety tips, and storm preparations in our full blog. Visit https://amyfreeze.ai/ for more. Across the Southern Plains, significant rainfall is concentrated over the Arkansas and northern Louisiana regions, impacting areas like Little Rock and reaching towards Jackson. Oklahoma City remains clear for now, while scattered showers are approaching Dallas. Storms are beginning to develop over eastern Kansas, with Kansas City seeing some activity. Along the Gulf Coast, New Orleans remains dry but cloudy.
Afternoon temperatures in Austin are climbing to 93 degrees with a mostly sunny sky. Winds from the SSW at 6 miles per hour provide a gentle breeze. By 6 PM, the temperature eases to 91 degrees as cloud cover increases slightly, while the wind shifts to the south at 6 miles per hour. Clear skies return by 8 PM, with temperatures settling at 90 degrees and a light SSE wind at 7 miles per hour.
Today El Paso expecta a scorching high of 108 degrees, while Midland comes in slightly cooler at 101. Dallas is forecasted to reach 94 degrees, and San Antonio will see a high of 95. Notably, as we move east, temperatures drop slightly, with Jackson at 86 and New Orleans hitting 85.
Tonight, Oklahoma City will dip to 72 degrees. Dallas is expecting a low of 76, while Little Rock will see a mild night at 75 degrees. San Antonio remains warm at 76, with temperatures in New Orleans settling at 77. Albuquerque will be on the chillier side, reaching a low of 64 degrees.
Tomorrow in El Paso, expect a scorching high of 107 degrees, well above average for this time of year. Midland will also be hot, reaching 105 degrees. San Antonio is forecast to hit 97 degrees, while Corpus Christi will warm up to 94. Dallas is looking at a high of 95 degrees, and Little Rock will see a more moderate 91.
The Southern Plains are in for active weather tomorrow. Starting in the morning, expect scattered thunderstorms from Oklahoma City to Dallas, with a risk of severe storms later in the day. A cold front approaching from the west may enhance storm activity, bringing the potential for damaging winds and heavy rainfall. By evening, the storm system could intensify, with areas like Little Rock seeing stronger storms.
The UV index in Austin will reach an extreme level of 11 on both Monday and Tuesday, with a burn time of just 11 minutes in direct sunlight.