Austin enjoys a week under the sun with high temperatures reaching 94°F! Be prepped as storms might brew in the region. Read our full forecast at https://amyfreeze.ai/

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This week in Austin and the Southern Plains is a tale of stark contrasts—from jubilant sunny days to looming stormy evenings. With temperatures peaking at 94 degrees and the UV index hitting an extreme, it’s a time to enjoy with caution. Meanwhile, a cold front promises to shake things up with thunderstorms, strong winds, and potential flooding. Dive deeper into what these shifts mean for you and how you can best prepare for the week ahead – only on https://amyfreeze.ai/ A line of strong storms is bringing rain and embedded thunderstorms from Oklahoma City to Little Rock. Light rain showers are extending into areas northeast of Dallas, moving towards Arkansas. Kansas City is witnessing some cloud cover with showers advancing towards the south. The rest of the Southern Plains, including areas such as El Paso and Midland.
Afternoon temperatures in Austin will reach up to 94 degrees with mostly sunny skies. A southeast wind at 13 miles per hour will provide a bit of a breeze. Conditions will remain fairly consistent into the evening, dropping slightly to 90 degrees by 8 PM with clear skies.
Today in the Southern Plains, we’re seeing some notable high temperatures. El Paso is sizzling at 103 degrees, setting the bar for the region. Midland isn’t too far behind, reaching a high of 100 degrees. Meanwhile, Dallas will see a warmer afternoon with a high of 93, while San Antonio cools slightly at 96 degrees. Over to the east, both Jackson and New Orleans hit around 90 degrees, showcasing some temperature consistency across the southern edge.
Tonight, Dallas is expected to drop to 78 degrees, while Midland will cool down to 73. In Oklahoma City, temperatures will settle at 75 degrees, and Little Rock will see a low of 74.
Tomorrow, El Paso will sizzle with a high of 103 degrees, while Midland isn’t far behind at 97 degrees. San Antonio will see a warm 95 degrees, and Dallas is expected to reach 97 degrees as well. New Orleans and Jackson will experience comparative highs of 88 degrees, indicating a warm trend across the region.
A cold front sweeps through the Southern Plains tomorrow, bringing scattered thunderstorms from Dallas to Oklahoma City. Strong wind gusts and heavy rain could lead to localized flooding, especially in low-lying areas. Expect temperatures to dip slightly post-front, offering a cooler Thursday with clearing skies. In Texas, keep an eye on the potential for severe weather, particularly in the afternoon hours. By late Wednesday, the front progresses eastward, impacting areas like Little Rock and Jackson with evening showers and thunderstorms.
The UV index in Austin is at an extreme level of 11 for both Wednesday and Thursday, with burn times as short as 11 minutes.