Tomorrow kicks off with sunshine in Austin, but a dynamic weather day awaits across the Southern Plains. From soaring temperatures to cooling thunderstorms, it’s a week to stay weather-alert!

The week in Austin and the Southern Plains is shaping up with a variety of weather conditions. Starting with pleasant mornings, the area is bracing for potential storms as the week progresses. With temperatures peaking remarkably high, particularly in cities like El Paso and Midland, residents should prepare for intense heat as well as sudden weather shifts that could include severe thunderstorms especially around Oklahoma City. Detailed daily forecasts highlight the necessity of readiness for rapid weather changes and the importance of adequate sun protection with a critical UV index.
A line of showers is skimming the Gulf Coast, impacting areas around New Orleans and Corpus Christi. As the rain moves eastward, spots like Jackson can expect increasing cloud cover and potential rainfall. Further north, cities like Dallas and Oklahoma City enjoy clearer skies today, providing a brief respite before storms potentially develop later in the week. The areas west toward El Paso and Midland remain dry and clear.
Tomorrow morning in Austin begins with clear and sunny skies. Temperatures will start at a warm 75 degrees at 8 AM, climbing to 80 degrees by 10 AM, and reaching 86 degrees by noon.
Tomorrow, El Paso will swelter with a high of 105 degrees, while Midland reaches 102. San Antonio is looking at a high of 99, and Dallas will see a hot afternoon at 98 degrees. We find more mild readings near the Gulf, with Corpus Christi hitting 88 degrees and New Orleans at 91.
Expect a dynamic weather day in the Southern Plains on Tuesday. Rain showers will progress from Dallas to Corpus Christi, offering beneficial moisture to the region. Oklahoma City could face stronger storms due to an unstable air mass combined with an incoming cold front, raising the potential for severe weather warnings in the southeast through Tuesday night. By Wednesday morning, showers expand into Little Rock, with gusty winds and the threat of thunderstorms in the mix.
The UV index in Austin is extremely high at 11 both Tuesday and Wednesday, with a fast burn time of about 11 minutes, making sun protection essential.
For the 7-day forecast in Austin: Tuesday: Clear skies with a high of 95 degrees and a low of 72 degrees. Wednesday: Another clear day, reaching up to 96 degrees, with a low of 74 degrees. Thursday: Clear conditions continue, with a high of 97 degrees and a low of 75. Friday: More clear skies and sustained warmth, peaking at 97 degrees, with lows around 75. Saturday: Mostly clear weather, the temperature holds steady at 97 degrees for the high, dipping to 74 at night. Sunday: Enjoy mostly clear skies, with a high of 95 degrees and a low of 75 degrees. Monday: Partly cloudy conditions appear, with temperatures reaching 94 degrees and a low of 75.