With changeable skies and temperatures from 77°F up to a warm 85°F, Austin’s residents can look forward to an interesting week of weather. Find out what’s in store and how to prepare for upcoming thunderstorms in this detailed update!

As mornings in Austin start calm and partly cloudy at 77 degrees, the city will soon warm up to 85°F under broadening sunny spells. Your comprehensive guide to surviving the potentially stormy days ahead in the Southern Plains includes safety measures for the incoming severe weather. Moreover, anticipate detailed forecasts for surrounding cities as we monitor varying conditions from Dallas to Corpus Christi. Don’t forget, with an extremely high UV index, protection against the sun remains crucial!
The Southern Plains region is experiencing mostly dry conditions today, but a close watch on the radar reveals some localized precipitation. Light showers are appearing near the southern Colorado border, while isolated pockets of rain are noted near El Paso and Midland. Parts of eastern Texas including areas near Houston are seeing a mix of clouds and light rain, contributing to a cooler feel. Elsewhere, cities like Dallas and Oklahoma City remain mostly clear as high-pressure systems maintain their hold over the region.
Tomorrow morning in Austin starts at 77 degrees, with a gentle south-southeast breeze moving at 5 miles per hour. By 10 AM, expect the temperature to rise to 80 degrees under mostly cloudy skies. As midday approaches, the clouds begin to part, allowing some sunshine to peek through as temperatures climb to 85 degrees, accompanied by a southern breeze at 8 miles per hour.
Tomorrow in El Paso, expect a scorching high of 99 degrees, significantly above average for this time of year. Midland will see a warm high of 88 degrees, while San Antonio heats up to 95 degrees. Dallas is forecasted to reach 90 degrees, and New Orleans will also enjoy a high of 90 degrees.
Expect an active weather pattern across the Southern Plains tomorrow. Showers and thunderstorms will stretch from Dallas to Corpus Christi, bringing necessary rain with the potential for heavy downpours. Oklahoma City is likely to experience stronger storms, including the risk of severe weather, as a cold front moves into the region. Be prepared for possible severe weather warnings, especially in the southeast through Wednesday night. Temperatures will be cooler post-frontal passage, offering brief relief from the recent heat.
The UV index in Austin is extremely high today, reaching 11, with a burn time of just 11 minutes, so prioritize shade and sunscreen. Tomorrow, the index will decrease slightly to 9, with a burn time of 15 minutes—still quite intense.
For the 7-day forecast in Austin: Friday: Mostly clear skies with highs reaching 90 degrees and cooling to 75 degrees at night. Saturday: Expect partly cloudy conditions with a high of 91 degrees and a low of 74 degrees. Sunday: Partly cloudy again, with temperatures peaking at 89 degrees and dropping to 74 degrees. Monday: Mostly clear, with a daytime high of 90 degrees and an overnight low of 74 degrees. Tuesday: Temperatures rise slightly under mostly clear skies, reaching 91 degrees during the day and 74 degrees overnight. Wednesday: The sunshine continues, bringing a high of 93 degrees and a low of 73 degrees. Thursday: A clear day with temperatures topping out at 93 degrees and cooling to 73 degrees by night.