From Clear Mornings to Stormy Horizons: Austin’s Weather Outlook
By
Amy Freeze
Explore the shifting weather patterns over Austin and the Southern Plains—from serene mornings to storm-filled forecasts.
Tomorrow’s weather in Austin starts clear but expect showers by afternoon. Detailed insights into the Southern Plains’ weather trends and what to expect this week.
Austin’s weather tomorrow begins with clear skies at 75°F but prepare for rain by mid-morning. Weather across the Southern Plains varies from city storms in Oklahoma to dry spells in Dallas. Read more about this week’s temperature highs, lows, and weather safety tips. Full forecast available at: https://amyfreeze.ai/
A strong line of storms is concentrated south of San Antonio, with heavy rain impacting areas nearby. In Oklahoma City, scattered showers are starting to move eastward, stretching towards Little Rock, which is also seeing some rainfall. Kansas City and Dallas maintain mostly dry conditions under partly cloudy skies. Farther east, near New Orleans, light to moderate rain is making its way inland with scattered showers noted.
Tomorrow morning in Austin kicks off with temperatures around 75 degrees at 8 AM, accompanied by calm winds. Showers are expected during the early hours, so an umbrella might come in handy. By 10 AM, temperatures rise slightly to 77 degrees with winds from the south at 3 miles per hour, continuing the rainy theme. As the morning transitions to noon, expect the showers to taper off, leaving behind a cloudy sky with temperatures reaching 82 degrees and a gentle south-southwest breeze at 5 miles per hour.
Tomorrow in the Southern Plains, high temperatures will see a notable warm-up. El Paso and Midland will lead the way with highs around 94 and 90 degrees, respectively. San Antonio is expected to reach 91, while Dallas stays slightly cooler at 86. Over in New Orleans, temperatures should hit 89 degrees, keeping the trend consistent across the region. Oklahoma City will also see highs reaching 89 degrees, maintaining above-average readings for this time of year.
Expect an active weather day across the Southern Plains tomorrow. Rain showers extend from Dallas to Corpus Christi, offering some relief to dry conditions. Oklahoma City should brace for potentially strong thunderstorms due to a turbulent air mass and approaching cold front. Keep alert for severe weather warnings across the region into Wednesday night. Temperatures will see a dip following the front, bringing cooler, more refreshing air by midweek.
The UV index in Austin will be high on Sunday with a value of 5, allowing for a burn time of around 27 minutes under the sun. With Monday showing an extreme UV index of 11, the sun exposure risk intensifies, and the burn time decreases significantly to just 11 minutes. Remember to apply sunscreen frequently and seek shade to protect your skin!
For the 7-day forecast in Austin:
Sunday: Showers expected with a high of 84 degrees and a low of 74 degrees.
Monday: Mostly cloudy skies, warming up to 89 degrees during the day and a low of 75 degrees at night.
Tuesday: Partly cloudy conditions with temperatures reaching a high of 90 degrees and a low of 74 degrees.
Wednesday: Mostly clear skies, with a hot day ahead peaking at 92 degrees and cooling to 72 degrees overnight.
Thursday: Another mostly clear day, with the high climbing to 92 degrees and a low of 73 degrees.
Friday: Mostly clear conditions continue with highs around 91 degrees. Overnight lows will be 74 degrees.
Saturday: Partly cloudy skies rule the day, reaching a high of 92 degrees, with temperatures dropping to 75 degrees at night.
Hope that helps! Stay cool and hydrated!