Curious about the Austin weather? Meteorologist Amy Freeze provides a daily breakdown from sunny days to unexpected stormy nights. Stay ahead with her expert insights on the Southern Plains.

Greetings, Austin residents and weather watchers! Meteorologist Amy Freeze here with an in-depth look at our city’s weather patterns for the upcoming week. From sunny days with highs gracefully climbing into the 90s to stormy nights that promise rain and potential severe weather, there’s a lot in store. This week, expect the unexpected with weather transitions that could impact your daily plans. I’ll also share crucial tips on how to stay safe and prepared. For a daily detailed forecast, tune into our updates and keep an eye on the skies! The regional radar for the Southern Plains is showing a significant weather system moving through the southeastern part of the region. Strong storms are currently affecting the area around Jackson, Mississippi, with rain also extending towards New Orleans. This storm system is tracking eastward, bringing heavy rain and potential thunderstorms. Areas such as Dallas, Oklahoma City, and El Paso are experiencing clear skies with no precipitation in sight. The higher elevations near the southern Colorado border have snowy patches, but the rest of the Southern Plains remain predominantly dry and clear.
Afternoon temperatures in Austin are peaking around 78 degrees at 4 PM with a few showers expected. Winds are coming from the north at 8 miles per hour. By 6 PM, expect mostly cloudy skies with a slight temperature increase to 79 degrees and a shift to a north-northeast wind at 6 miles per hour. As we approach 8 PM, conditions will turn partly cloudy with temperatures at 77 degrees and light north-northeast winds at 7 miles per hour.
This afternoon, temperatures are warming up nicely across the Southern Plains. In San Antonio, expect a high of 83 degrees, while Corpus Christi will be a bit warmer at 85. El Paso also sees a rise to 83 degrees, making for a pleasantly warm day. Midland is not far behind with a high of 82. Dallas will reach 77 degrees, while Oklahoma City stays slightly cool at 70.
Tonight Oklahoma City is expected to see a low of 54 degrees, while Dallas will sit at a mild 57. Expect Midland to cool down to 55 degrees, with El Paso slightly warmer at 61. Little Rock will register a low of 62 degrees. San Antonio will experience a low of 58, ensuring a crisp start to the day across the region.
High temperatures for the Southern Plains tomorrow are set to be above average, bringing summer-like warmth. El Paso will see a high of 87 degrees, while Midland reaches up to 85 degrees. San Antonio is expected to be quite warm at 90 degrees, and Corpus Christi will not be far behind with a high of 88 degrees. Dallas will experience a milder day with a high of 78 degrees, while Little Rock settles at 70 degrees.
A dynamic weather pattern for the Southern Plains is on the horizon tomorrow. Expect widespread rain from Dallas stretching south to Corpus Christi, bringing much-needed moisture. Oklahoma City might experience stronger storms, and due to the unstable air mass, be on alert for severe weather warnings. Watch for a cold front advancing and the potential for severe storms extending into the southeast through Wednesday night. Temperatures will be cooler following the front, with drier conditions expected as we move into the weekend.
The UV index in Austin will reach a very high level of 9 on Saturday with a burn time of just 15 minutes, so take caution with sun exposure and ensure you’re well-protected. On Sunday, the index increases to 10, and the burn time decreases to 12 minutes.