Austin Awaits: Your Guide to a Sunny and Stirring Week Ahead
By
Amy Freeze
Catch the latest in Austin’s weather, from today's warm breezes to a cooling front poised to change the scene. Stay ahead with our in-depth forecast.
This week in Austin opens with partly cloudy skies, a warm southern breeze, and temperatures that climb daily. With a heavy UV index, safeguarding against the sun is crucial.
Austin Tomorrow Morning News – 06/20/2025 – Weather fluctuations are a staple this week in the Southern Plains. Austin captures the essence of this dynamic with partly cloudy mornings that swiftly warm up under clear skies. Urban and regional forecasts hint at a warm front followed by incoming colder climes propelled by a Southern cold front leading to potential storms. As temperatures peak, the UV index screams caution. Packed with daily nuances of the weather, stay informed and prepared by following each segment of our 7-day forecast.
Across the Southern Plains, the regional radar reveals relatively dry conditions, with showers detected along the southern Colorado border. Rain is building in the lower Mississippi Delta, suggesting a storm system is forming in that area. Little Rock remains under partly cloudy skies, while cities like Dallas and El Paso enjoy clear conditions for now. The Gulf Coast near New Orleans is experiencing increasing cloud cover.
Tomorrow morning in Austin, temperatures start at 77 degrees with a southerly breeze at 5 miles per hour under cloudy skies. By 10 AM, expect it to warm up to 81 degrees as the sun begins to peek through, with winds picking up slightly from the south at 9 miles per hour. As we head towards noon, partly cloudy conditions continue with the temperature rising to 86 degrees and a gentle breeze from the south at 11 miles per hour.
Tomorrow in El Paso, expect a sizzling high of 101 degrees. Midland will reach a warm 94, while San Antonio lines up with similar temperatures also at 94. Dallas anticipates a high of 96 degrees, contributing to above-average warmth across the Southern Plains. Corpus Christi will see a pleasant 91, while New Orleans is set for a high of 91 as well, reflecting the ongoing warm trend in the region.
A cold front advances into the Southern Plains, bringing rain from Dallas to Corpus Christi and potentially stronger storms around Oklahoma City. Warm, moist air ahead of the front increases severe weather potential, prompting a need for caution through Thursday night. By Friday morning, the cold front will clear eastward, leaving cooler temperatures. Expect lingering showers and storm risk from Little Rock to Jackson. Temperatures will drop slightly behind the front into the weekend, offering cooler and drier conditions.
The UV index in Austin will be extreme at 11 on both Friday and Saturday, indicating a burn time of about 11 minutes in direct sunlight. Be sure to apply high-SPF sunscreen, wear a hat, and seek shade during peak hours.
For the 7-day forecast in Austin:
Friday: Mostly clear skies with a high of 94 degrees and a low of 76 degrees.
Saturday: Another mostly clear day with temperatures reaching a high of 94 degrees and dipping to 75 degrees at night.
Sunday: Expect mostly clear conditions again with a high of 94 degrees and a low of 74 degrees.
Monday: The trend continues with mostly clear weather, reaching up to 94 degrees during the day and cooling to 73 degrees overnight.
Tuesday: Partly cloudy skies are in store, with a daytime high of 92 degrees and an evening low of 73 degrees.
Wednesday: Continuing with partly cloudy conditions, the high will be 90 degrees and the low around 72 degrees.
Thursday: Wrap up the week with partly cloudy skies, expecting a high of 91 degrees and a low of 73 degrees.