Amy Freeze breaks down the upcoming weather for Austin—expect a mix of cloudy skies, thunderstorms, and intense heat. Stay prepared with our detailed forecast!

Meteorologist Amy Freeze here from Austin, delivering your detailed forecast for the Southern Plains. Tomorrow morning promises partly cloudy skies with a fresh breeze. However, a line of intense thunderstorms will sweep across Central Texas, signaling a mix of severe weather conditions including gusty winds and potential hail. This complex weather pattern not only brings challenges but also much-needed rainfall. Dive into our blog for a day-by-day breakdown and what these conditions mean for your week ahead.
On the Regional Radar, a line of thunderstorms is moving through central Texas, heading towards Dallas. These storms are stretching from southwest of Oklahoma City down to the northeast of San Antonio, with some heavy rain and potential severe weather in the mix. To the east, Little Rock is under cloud cover with a chance of isolated showers. Light precipitation is present near Corpus Christi, with mostly clear conditions over Albuquerque and Midland. Kansas City and New Orleans are experiencing clear skies at the moment.
For Tomorrow Morning in Austin, temperatures begin at 77 degrees at 8 a.m. with cloudy skies and a light breeze from the south at 5 mph. By 10 a.m., temperatures rise to 80 degrees as clouds begin to clear, transitioning to mostly cloudy skies with a slight increase in wind speed to 6 mph. Toward noon, expect partly cloudy conditions as temperatures climb to 85 degrees, with winds continuing from the south at 6 mph.
Tomorrow, the Southern Plains will experience significant warmth, with El Paso reaching a sizzling 101 degrees, while Midland will follow closely at 93 degrees. San Antonio will see highs of 98 degrees, and Dallas is forecasted for a toasty 93 degrees. Nearby, Corpus Christi and New Orleans are expecting highs of 93 and 91 degrees, respectively.
Prepare for an active weather day tomorrow in the Southern Plains. Expect a strong line of storms to develop around midday, affecting areas from Oklahoma City to Dallas with the potential for severe storms, including gusty winds and hail. Heavy rain is likely from San Antonio down to Corpus Christi, providing much-needed moisture but leading to concerns over localized flooding. As a cold front advances, be ready for weather alerts particularly in the southeastern part of the region. Temperatures will drop several degrees behind the front, bringing cooler and more stable conditions by late Thursday night.
The UV index in Austin will peak at an extreme level of 11 both Thursday and Friday. Expect a rapid burn time of about 11 minutes in direct sunlight.
For the 7 day forecast in Austin: Thursday: Cloudy with highs reaching 94 degrees and lows dropping to 76 degrees. Friday: Mostly cloudy with a high of 96 degrees and a low of 76 degrees. Saturday: Mostly clear skies, temperatures peak at 97 degrees during the day, cooling down to 76 degrees at night. Sunday: Another mostly clear day with a high of 98 degrees and a low near 75 degrees. Monday: Thunderstorms are expected later, with a high of 95 degrees and a low of 74 degrees. Tuesday: More thunderstorms likely, high temperatures around 84 degrees, dipping to 72 degrees overnight. Wednesday: Scattered thunderstorms with temperatures reaching a high of 86 degrees and a low of 72 degrees.