Get ready Austin! Meteorologist Amy Freeze highlights the weather shifts from sunny days to stormy nights in the upcoming week. Stay prepared with our expert forecast.

It’s a rollercoaster week in Austin weather, as Amy Freeze, an experienced meteorologist, breaks down the changing conditions from heat to thunderstorms across the Southern Plains. Explore the nuances of each day’s weather, understand the impact of a looming cold front, and learn how to stay weather aware with tips and strategies during severe conditions. Dive into the details on our blog: https://amyfreeze.ai/
A look at the Southern Plains regional radar reveals mostly dry conditions, with pockets of activity in select areas. Oklahoma City is seeing storms with severe weather tracking eastward. Down south, showers are concentrated near New Orleans, pushing towards the northeast along the Gulf Coast. El Paso and Albuquerque enjoy clear skies, while Dallas and San Antonio remain under pleasant, dry conditions. Isolated showers are present near Little Rock.
Start your morning in Austin tomorrow with temperatures at 74 degrees under mostly cloudy skies at 8 AM. Winds will be light from the south-southeast at 4 miles per hour. By 10 AM, expect a slight temperature rise to 78 degrees with winds shifting from the south at 4 miles per hour. Heading toward midday, temperatures climb further to 84 degrees with south-southeast winds at 5 miles per hour, continuing the mostly cloudy trend.
Tomorrow El Paso will see a high of 101 degrees. Midland is expected to reach 98 degrees, and San Antonio will hit a sizzling 100. Dallas will be warmer than usual at 92 degrees, while Corpus Christi is forecasted for 90 degrees. Jackson, Mississippi, rounds out the region with a high of 90 degrees.
A cold front moving into the Southern Plains will bring dynamic weather conditions starting tomorrow morning. Expect showers extending from Dallas to Corpus Christi, with Oklahoma City seeing the potential for stronger storms due to an unstable air mass. Be weather aware as there’s a risk of severe weather, including isolated thunderstorms and heavy downpours, particularly in southeast Oklahoma. Rainfall across these areas might provide relief from recent dry spells, but localized flooding could be a concern. Temperatures will be cooler post-front, bringing a brief break from the recent warmth.
Austin’s UV index will be at an extreme level of 11 on both Thursday and Friday. Sun protection is crucial as the potential burn time is approximately 11 minutes in direct sunlight. B
For the 7-day outlook in Austin: Thursday: Partly cloudy with a high of 97 degrees and a low of 73. Friday: Mostly cloudy skies with temperatures reaching a high of 97 degrees. Saturday: Mostly cloudy again, with the temperature climbing to 98 degrees and dipping to 77 overnight. Sunday: Scattered thunderstorms expected, with a high of 96 degrees and a low of 75. Monday: Thunderstorms continue, with cooler temperatures—highs around 91 degrees and lows of 70. Tuesday: Thunderstorms late, with a daytime high of 84 degrees and a nighttime low of 70. Wednesday: Mostly cloudy and cooler, with temperatures peaking at 83 degrees and dropping to 68 at night.