This week, Austin dazzles with starlit evenings and sunny, sizzling days. Get ready for highs of 94°F and extreme UV levels demanding sun safety measures!

Welcome to Austin’s thorough weather update! As night falls, the skies clear, setting a perfect stage for stargazing while daytime temperatures soar to delight sunseekers. We dive deep into the regional weather patterns, highlight the fluctuating temps, and provide essential tips on managing extreme UV exposure. Keep an eye on our day-to-day forecast, ensuring you’re well-prepared for what the weather has in store.
On the Regional Radar, the Southern Plains are experiencing primarily clear conditions. There are isolated rain showers near the Gulf Coast, particularly around Corpus Christi and San Antonio. Midland, El Paso, and Albuquerque remain dry with clear skies expected throughout the day. As we move towards Oklahoma City and Little Rock, clear skies dominate, making way for a dry and bright day.
For this evening in Austin, anticipate clear skies with temperatures starting at 89 degrees at 9 PM, cooling slightly to 84 degrees by 11 PM, and further dropping to 81 degrees by 1 AM. Winds will be gentle, blowing from the south-southeast at 10 mph initially, then calming to 9 mph.
Tonight, temperatures will drop to 73 degrees in Midland and El Paso, while Dallas will be a bit cooler at 77 degrees. San Antonio expects a low of 76. Little Rock is set for a low of 76, and Jackson will see a chilly drop to 74 degrees. New Orleans will stay warm at 77, but expect cooler air moving in the region.
Tomorrow, El Paso is heating up to a sweltering 101 degrees. Midland will reach a noticeable 94 degrees, while San Antonio and Corpus Christi stay warm at 94 and 91 degrees, respectively. Dallas is expected to hit 96 degrees, and Little Rock is not far behind at 96 as well. Expect Oklahoma City to see highs of 93 degrees.
An approaching cold front brings active weather to the Southern Plains tomorrow. Expect scattered showers from Dallas to Corpus Christi, offering some relief with much-needed rain. Oklahoma City could see stronger storms that carry the potential for some severe weather.
The UV index in Austin will soar to an extreme level of 11 both today and Saturday. In direct sunlight, expect a burn time of just 11 minutes, so make use of sun protection measures diligently. With both days bringing intense ultraviolet rays, prioritize shade and protective clothing!
For the 7 Day Outlook in Austin: Friday: Enjoy partly cloudy skies with a high of 94 degrees and a low of 75 degrees. Saturday: Continuing partly cloudy, with temperatures reaching a high of 94 degrees again, and a low of 75 degrees. Sunday: Mostly clear conditions with the high peaking at 94 degrees and dipping to 73 degrees overnight. Monday: Mostly clear and warm with the high at 94 degrees and a low of 73 degrees. Tuesday: The sun will be shining with partly cloudy skies, high of 92 degrees and low of 73 degrees. Wednesday: Another day of partly cloudy weather, expect a high of 91 degrees with a low of 72 degrees. Thursday: More partly cloudy skies, with the temperature reaching a high of 91 degrees and a low of 73 degrees.