Morning calm and stormy surprises! Dive into Austin and the Southern Plains’ weather trends for the week. Stay updated and prepared with our daily insights

Welcome to a fascinating week of weather for Austin and the Southern Plains. We start with a serene morning in Austin, with temperatures gently climbing, unnoticed amidst the broader canvas of thunderstorms and dry spells across the region. As conditions shift from calm mornings to possible severe storm alerts in the evening, we dissect what these changes mean for your daily planning and safety. With in-depth analysis and future forecasts, prepare for a week that promises sunshine interspersed with urgent storm warnings.
A line of storms is making its way from San Antonio toward Corpus Christi with heavy rain. Little Rock is experiencing moderate showers, with precipitation spreading towards Jackson. New Orleans sees increasing cloud cover as rain moves in from the Gulf coast. The rest of the region from Albuquerque to Oklahoma City remains dry and clear, offering respite from the day’s weather events.
In the morning hours for Austin, expect a calm start with temperatures around 75 degrees by 9 AM. As we move to 11 AM, temperatures rise to 82 degrees under partly cloudy skies, with a light northwest wind.
Tomorrow in San Antonio, prepare for a scorching high of 100 degrees, significantly above average for early September. Midland will be even warmer, reaching a hot 95 degrees. Dallas is expected to hit 91, while Corpus Christi will see 97 degrees. Oklahoma City will be a bit cooler at 87 degrees, and Little Rock will reach 86.
A cold front sweeps across the Southern Plains, bringing thunderstorms from Dallas to Oklahoma City through tomorrow evening. The risk of severe storms is moderate, with potential for heavy rainfall and damaging winds, particularly in eastern Oklahoma and northern Texas. Expect rain showers extending from El Paso to Corpus Christi, bringing relief to dry conditions. Temperatures will see a dip following the front, leading to cooler and drier weather by Wednesday night. Keep an eye on weather alerts, as conditions may rapidly evolve over the next 24 to 48 hours.
The UV index in Austin is very high today, with a swift burn time of about 12 minutes, so take precautions if outdoors. Tomorrow, similar conditions are expected with another high UV index resulting in a burn time of 12
For the 7 day forecast in Austin: Wednesday: Expect clear skies with a high of 97 degrees and a low of 68 degrees. Thursday: A scorching day with the temperature rising to 101 degrees, cooling at night to 74 degrees. Friday: Temperatures remain high with a peak of 98 degrees and a low of 76 degrees, with mostly sunny conditions. Saturday: Warm conditions continue with a high of 92 degrees and a low of 72 degrees, with a slight chance of rain. Sunday: Clouds move in, bringing a high of 89 degrees and a low of 71 degrees, with a chance of rain. Monday: The pattern persists with partly cloudy skies, a high of 89 degrees, and a low of 71 degrees, along with a chance of rain. Tuesday: Concluding the week with a mix of sun and clouds, expect a high of 90 degrees and a low of 72 degrees, and there’s a slight chance of rain.