Find out what’s in store for Austin’s weather this week with sunny skies and a high of 86°F. Don’t miss detailed forecasts for other key cities in the Southern Plains!

Amy Freeze provides a comprehensive overview of the week’s weather across Austin and the Southern Plains. Enjoy the mild spring air with highs reaching up to 93°F in some cities. Read about the contrast in weather patterns across states and stay prepared for some potential rain showers. Plus, a UV index warning for Austin residents. A clear divide is seen in the weather patterns across the Southern Plains today. The regional radar shows a significant concentration of precipitation northward, particularly around Kansas City. This area is experiencing rain showers, as seen by the green coloring, with clouds blanketing nearby locations and stretching slightly into southern parts of Nebraska. Areas such as Oklahoma City and Dallas appear to be enjoying dry conditions under broadly clear skies. Farther west, Albuquerque and El Paso remain dry as well, contrasting with the more active weather happening farther north. As we move towards the southeastern part of the region, including cities like Jackson and New Orleans, conditions south of Little Rock are quite calm but cloud cover is gradually increasing. It’s relatively warm across Texas cities like San Antonio and Corpus Christi, where clear skies are prevalent, giving a sense of mild spring air.
Austin’s afternoon forecast showcases sunny skies with temperatures peaking at 86 degrees by 6 PM. Expect a slight south-southwest wind at 11 miles per hour, shifting to a southward breeze at 9 by 8 PM. As the sun sets, temperatures will decrease to 82 degrees, maintaining the warm and sunny theme throughout the afternoon.
In Texas, El Paso is heating up with a high of 88 degrees, while Midland is even warmer at 91. San Antonio is sitting comfortably at 90 degrees, making it a classic warm spring day in the Lone Star State. Moving northeast, Dallas will reach a high of 82 degrees, offering some contrast compared to the cooler greens of Oklahoma City at 81. Little Rock will enjoy nice weather too, with a high settling at 77 degrees.
Key cities will experience noticeable drops in temperature. Oklahoma City registers a low of 46 degrees, while Dallas cools down to 54. Meanwhile, Little Rock will see a chilly 50 degrees. San Antonio and Corpus Christi remain relatively mild with lows of 61. El Paso will hit 55 degrees, while Midland drops to 54.
High temperatures for tomorrow across the Southern Plains are shaping up to be quite warm, with several cities experiencing above-average readings. In El Paso, expect a sizzling high of 91 degrees, while Midland will soar to 90 degrees. San Antonio is on track to reach an impressive 93 degrees, making it one of the warmest spots in the region. Corpus Christi will see a high of 84 degrees, adding to the comfortable conditions along the coast. Dallas is looking at a high of 82 degrees, and Oklahoma City will see similar warmth at 81 degrees. Little Rock will register a high of 81 degrees as well. Kansas City is cooler compared to its southern neighbors, with a high of 72 degrees.
A dynamic weather pattern unfolds over the Southern Plains. Expect scattered rain showers extending from Dallas to Corpus Christi, indicating potential relief from dry conditions across the region. Oklahoma City may experience stronger storms, so keep an eye out for weather updates. A cold front approaching the southeast could bring severe weather threats, especially on Wednesday evening into Thursday morning. Main concerns include heavy rain and strong winds. Stay alert as conditions evolve, especially around Kansas City and Little Rock, where storm activity and severe weather risks increase by late Wednesday night into Thursday.
The UV index in Austin will be very high at 9 on both Wednesday and Thursday. Expect a burn time of about 15 minutes in direct sunlight.