Today in Austin: Partly cloudy with cool breezes in the evening, temperatures dropping comfortably. Stay tuned for potential storms as a cold front approaches!

Austin Evening News – 06/17/2025 provides a comprehensive look at today’s weather conditions across Austin and the Southern Plains. From clear skies in Austin to storm warnings in parts of Kansas and Oklahoma, get all the weather details you need. Features include a breakdown of day and night temperatures, weather warnings, and a 7-day forecast to help you plan the week ahead effectively. Ensure your safety under the extreme UV index with protective measures.
On the Regional Radar, the Southern Plains are experiencing some action with storms clustered around Kansas City, moving eastward. Oklahoma City remains dry for now, but showers are developing north of there. The area around Jackson, Mississippi, is seeing scattered thunderstorms, which look to continue moving eastward. Meanwhile, from El Paso to Dallas and down to San Antonio and Corpus Christi, conditions are staying clear and dry, giving a reprieve from any severe weather today.
This evening in Austin, expect clear skies with temperatures starting at 89 degrees at 9 PM, cooling to 80 degrees by 1 AM. Winds will be steady from the south-southeast at 11 to 12 miles per hour, offering a gentle breeze. The clear weather is ideal for any outdoor evening plans in the area.
Tonight, Oklahoma City will dip to a cool 70 degrees. Dallas follows closely with a low of 77, while Little Rock is expected to register at 71. San Antonio, meanwhile, will remain warmer at 77 degrees, with temperatures in Corpus Christi reaching 80. Expect the Southern Plains to experience a noticeable drop from the daytime heat as we transition into the night.
Tomorrow in El Paso, expect a scorching high of 103 degrees, setting the stage for an exceptionally warm day. Midland will see highs reaching 99 degrees, while San Antonio anticipates a comfortable 96 degrees. Dallas will be slightly cooler with a high of 94 degrees, and Little Rock is on track for 91 degrees. Overall, temperatures are well above average across the Southern Plains, influenced by a strong high-pressure system keeping skies clear and sunny.
A major cold front sweeps across the Southern Plains tomorrow, bringing the potential for strong storms from Oklahoma City to Kansas City. Expect heavy rainfall and damaging winds, with severe weather possible. The unstable air mass could lead to flash flooding, particularly in urban areas. As the front progresses, showers extend from Dallas to Corpus Christi, offering some welcome precipitation. Cooler, drier air follows the passage of the front, setting the stage for a more settled end to the week.
The UV index in Austin is extreme at 11 on both Tuesday and Wednesday, indicating a rapid burn time of just 11 minutes. It’s crucial to seek shade, apply broad-spectrum sunscreen, and wear UV-protective clothing if you’re outdoors.
For the 7 day outlook in Austin: Tuesday: Mostly clear skies with a high of 94 degrees and a low of 75 degrees. Wednesday: Stay cool under partly cloudy skies, with a high of 93 degrees and a low of 75 degrees. Thursday: Another mostly clear day, with temperatures reaching a high of 94 degrees and a low of 75 degrees. Friday: Expect mostly clear conditions, with a high of 93 degrees and a low of 75 degrees. Saturday: Partly cloudy, with the temperature peaking at 92 degrees and a nighttime low of 75 degrees. Sunday: Mostly clear conditions again with a high of 93 degrees and a low of 74 degrees. Monday: Partly cloudy, wrapping up the week with a high of 92 degrees and a low of 73 degrees. Stay safe and enjoy the week ahead!