Stay abreast of the latest weather changes as Amy Freeze delivers precise forecasts and expert insights on Austin’s weather for the coming week. Leading into a mix of sunny days and potential severe weather, here’s everything you need to prepare.

Follow along as Amy Freeze, experienced meteorologist, guides you through a week of fluctuating weather conditions across the Southern Plains. From clear and comfortable evenings in Austin to storm threats that span from Dallas to Corpus Christi, this comprehensive roundup provides all the details you need to navigate the week wisely. Featuring a detailed 7-day outlook, safety tips for upcoming weather disturbances, and insights into regional temperature variations.
Over the Southern Plains, the regional radar shows showers developing near El Paso, slowly advancing east. These clusters of rain are heading towards Midland, where light precipitation is expected. Meanwhile, Albuquerque experiences scattered clouds with isolated rain patches. The majority of Texas, including major cities like Dallas and San Antonio, remains clear and dry. Farther north, Oklahoma City and Little Rock are enjoying calm, clear conditions under a stretch of high pressure.
For this evening in Austin, expect mostly clear skies transitioning to partly cloudy overnight. Temperatures will start at 84 degrees at 8 PM, cooling to 72 degrees by midnight. A light southeast wind will persist, ranging from 6 to 4 miles per hour.
Expect a chilly low of 45 degrees in both Oklahoma City and Jackson. Little Rock will see a brisk low of 46, while Dallas is forecasted to reach 55. Midland will stay slightly warmer at 59 degrees, and San Antonio is expected to be at 63.
High temperatures for the Southern Plains tomorrow will generally be above average, signaling a warm day ahead. El Paso will see a high of 84 degrees, while Midland warms up to 77 degrees. San Antonio peaks at a toasty 86 degrees, and Corpus Christi is expected to reach 82 degrees. Dallas will be slightly cooler at 79 degrees, and Oklahoma City anticipates a high of 72 degrees.
A developing storm system will move across the Southern Plains tomorrow, bringing rain from Dallas to Corpus Christi, potentially delivering beneficial moisture. Oklahoma City is under the gun for stronger storms, with the threat of severe weather including damaging winds and hail, as a cold front sweeps through. Watch for changing conditions from Little Rock to Jackson, with rain and possible thunderstorms persisting through Wednesday morning.
The UV index in Austin will reach a very high level of 9 both Monday and Tuesday, with a short burn time of 15 minutes in direct sunlight.
For the 7-Day Outlook in Austin: Monday: Mostly sunny skies with a warm high of 92 degrees and a low of 65 degrees. Tuesday: Partly cloudy with a cooler high of 82 degrees and a low around 60 degrees. Wednesday: Conditions are partly cloudy as temperatures climb back to a high of 87 degrees and a low of 64 degrees. Thursday: Continuing partly cloudy, reaching an afternoon high of 88 degrees and dipping to a low of 68 degrees. Friday: Expect cloudy skies with temperatures peaking at 89 degrees and descending to a low of 70. Saturday: Scattered thunderstorms in the area with a high of 86 degrees and a low of 68 degrees. Sunday: Showers expected late in the day with a high of 82 degrees and a low of 63 degrees. Stay safe!