Meteorologist Amy Freeze reports on the evolving weather conditions across the Southern Plains. From peaceful clear skies to storm warnings, get the full scope here!

In this detailed guide, dive into the weather dynamics of Austin and the Southern Plains. Amy Freeze delves into temperature trends, storm forecasts, and the UV index to watch out for. Whether you’re in Austin enjoying a mild evening or in Dallas bracing for storms, this guide gives you all you need to stay prepared.
The Southern Plains are witnessing active weather patterns with a prominent line of storms stretching from Dallas to Little Rock. Heavy rain and thunderstorm activity are currently moving eastward towards Jackson, Mississippi, bringing intense showers along the way. Meanwhile, Oklahoma City remains under overcast conditions with a few lighter showers expected to develop. In contrast, areas farther west such as Albuquerque and El Paso are experiencing clear skies. New Orleans and the surrounding Gulf Coast are breezy but dry for now, with humid conditions setting the stage for potential thunderstorm development later.
This evening in Austin, temperatures will gradually drop from 75 degrees at 8 PM to 72 degrees by midnight. Expect mostly cloudy skies throughout the evening, transitioning to cloudy conditions by midnight. Winds will be steady from the southeast at 6 miles per hour.
Oklahoma City will see a low of 60 degrees, while Dallas cools down to 65. Midland is expecting a low of 65 as well, but the chill is less severe in San Antonio, where temperatures will hold at 72. Folks in Little Rock may wake up to a crisp 65 degrees, and in Jackson, expect a low around 66.
High temperatures for the Southern Plains are trending above average tomorrow. El Paso will reach a warm 87 degrees, while Midland expects a high of 84. San Antonio is set to hit 88 degrees, alongside Corpus Christi, which will also see a high of 84. Dallas should experience milder conditions with a high of 81. Across the state line, Little Rock, Arkansas, is forecasted to reach 80 degrees, indicating a pleasantly warm day throughout the region.
A cold front advancing across the Southern Plains will bring rain and thunderstorms from Dallas to San Antonio, presenting potential for severe storms, including hail and gusty winds. Oklahoma City should also prepare for evening storm activity, with a risk of intensifying into severe weather. Overnight into Thursday, expect precipitation to reach Little Rock and Jackson, with scattered thunderstorms likely. The frontal passage will lead to cooler temperatures across the region, though the risk of flooding from persistent heavy rain remains a concern.
The UV index in Austin will be high on Wednesday, reaching 6, which means a burn time of about 23 minutes, with the potential for thunderstorms impacting sun exposure. On Thursday, the UV index increases to a very high 8.
For the 7-day forecast in Austin: Wednesday: Mostly cloudy with a high of 82 degrees and a low of 69. Thursday: Conditions remain mostly cloudy, with temperatures peaking at 86 degrees and dipping to 70 overnight. Friday: Another mostly cloudy day with a high of 86 degrees and a low of 70. Saturday: Partly cloudy skies as temperatures climb to 88 degrees during the day and fall to 70 at night. Sunday: Continued warming with a cloudy sky and a high reaching 90 degrees, while the low is 71. Monday: Cloudy and warm, again up to 90 degrees with an overnight low of 72. Tuesday: Keep an eye out for scattered thunderstorms with a high of 88 degrees and a cooler low of 66.