Austin awakens to a partly cloudy morning with mild temperatures on 09/29. Scattered showers in the Southern Plains and a sunny noon await. Dive into our detailed forecast!

As Austin greets the day with partly cloudy skies, temperatures warmly embrace the 70s. But not all is calm in the region; a weather shift brings needed showers and potential storms. Explore what these conditions mean for your week and how to stay prepared.
On the Regional Radar, there are scattered showers in the Southern Plains, predominantly impacting areas just west of San Antonio and moving towards Midland. Oklahoma City and Dallas remain dry with overcast skies. Light rain is touching parts of west Texas, towards El Paso. A calm pattern is maintaining clear conditions over Little Rock and Jackson.
Expect a bright start to the day in Austin with clear skies and calm wind in the morning hours. Temperatures begin at 70 degrees at 8 AM, rising to 79 degrees by 10 AM. You’ll feel a gentle breeze picking up by midday, with winds from the north-northeast. As temperatures continue to climb, it will reach up to 86 degrees by noontime.
Tomorrow in San Antonio, expect a high of 96 degrees, significantly above average for this time of year. Dallas will also be warm, reaching 90 degrees, while Midland and El Paso will see highs around 87 degrees. Little Rock and Oklahoma City are both forecasted to hit 87 degrees as well, indicating a widespread warm spell across the region. Meanwhile, Corpus Christi is set to reach 91 degrees, contributing to the unseasonably warm trend. Temperatures throughout the Southern Plains will be influenced by a strong ridge of high pressure, keeping skies mostly clear and allowing for ample sunshine.
A cold front is making its way across the Southern Plains, leading to a notable weather shift. Tomorrow, areas from Dallas to Corpus Christi will benefit from much-needed rain. Oklahoma City faces a risk of stronger storms, with potential severe weather due to an unstable air mass and the advancing front. Keep an eye out for storm warnings, particularly in southeastern regions. After the frontal passage, temperatures are expected to drop, providing a brief relief from the warm conditions.
Expect a high UV index of 8 in Austin today and tomorrow, with a burn time of about 17 minutes. Make sure to lather on the sunscreen and take breaks in the shade to keep your skin protected! Enjoy the sunshine, but stay safe under the rays.
For the 7 day outlook in Austin: Tuesday: Mostly sunny and toasty with a high of 94 degrees and a low of 65 degrees. Wednesday: The warmth continues, sunny skies with highs reaching 95 degrees, cooling to 67 degrees at night. Thursday: Even warmer with a high of 96 degrees, the low shifts to 69 degrees under sunny skies. Friday: Similar temperatures with sunshine and a high of 95 degrees, nighttime low around 69 degrees. Saturday: Partly sunny with temperatures reaching 92 degrees during the day and dropping to 69 degrees at night. Sunday: Another day of 92 degrees with partly sunny skies, low around 69 degrees. Monday: The week concludes with more warmth, hitting a high of 94 degrees and an evening low of 71 degrees under partly sunny conditions.