Unpack Austin’s weather highs and lows—from clear sunny days to storm-laden afternoons. Find all the details in our comprehensive review.

This week in Austin and the wider Southern Plains presents a palette of weather conditions. With temperatures soaring up to 97 degrees and thunderstorms brewing in the horizon, understanding the weather patterns is crucial for planning your week. Whether it’s about taking precautionary measures against severe storms or enjoying a sunny park day, our detailed analysis helps you stay a step ahead. A majority of the Southern Plains is experiencing clear skies today. There’s some rain activity in West Texas, particularly near El Paso and Midland. Isolated showers are moving off the Gulf Coast near Corpus Christi and are expected to drift towards San Antonio and New Orleans. The remainder of the region, including Oklahoma City, Dallas, and Little Rock, enjoys dry conditions under sunny to partly cloudy skies.
Afternoon temperatures in Austin are soaring to 94 degrees with partly cloudy skies. Winds are mild, coming from the south-southeast at around 8 to 10 miles per hour. Later in the afternoon, temperatures will remain steady with a subtle decrease to 91 degrees by 8 PM.
In the Southern Plains today, temperatures are heating up significantly. El Paso sees a high of 95 degrees, while Midland will reach 91. San Antonio is hot at 95 degrees as well, contrasting with the cooler 91 in New Orleans. Dallas is feeling the warmth too, with a high of 94. Little Rock is on the same track, hitting 94, as humidity starts to creep in across the region.
Tonight, Oklahoma City will cool down to a mild 75 degrees. Dallas is expected to drop to 74, while Little Rock will see temperatures fall to 76. In contrast, San Antonio will experience a slightly warmer night at 74 degrees. New Orleans holds steady with a low of 77 degrees.
Tomorrow in the Southern Plains, expect highs to reach 95 degrees in Little Rock, a trend that is notably above average for this time of year. Midland will be close behind with a high of 94 degrees, reflecting similar warmth across the region. San Antonio follows with a high of 93 degrees, while El Paso sees a slightly cooler day at 81 degrees. Dallas is looking at a high of 67 degrees, indicating a significant variation within the area. New Orleans rounds out the region with a high of 89 degrees, keeping temperatures mild but below the more intense heat seen farther north.
Expect an active weather day across the Southern Plains tommorrow. Showers and thunderstorms will impact areas from Oklahoma City down to San Antonio and Corpus Christi, offering some relief with welcome rain. However, Dallas and regions east could experience severe storms with potential hail and damaging winds, so stay alert for updates from the N-W-S. A cold front moving through will bring cooler air, shifting the conditions significantly by the evening.
The UV index in Austin for today is extremely high at 11, with a rapid burn time of about 11 minutes. On Tuesday, the index remains high at 10, reducing the burn time slightly to about 12 minutes.