Meteorologist Amy Freeze provides a crucial weather update for the Southern Plains. From severe storms to clear skies, find out how the weather could affect your week.

As Meteorologist Amy Freeze reports, there’s intense weather activity sweeping across the Southern Plains. Cities from Corpus Christi to New Orleans are experiencing severe weather with heavy rains and strong winds, while Austin enjoys clearer skies. A cold front threatens more thunderstorms tomorrow, with significant risks in Oklahoma. Stay updated with Amy’s detailed insights and safety tips. Read more at: https://amyfreeze.ai/
A line of severe storms is sweeping across the Gulf Coast, bringing heavy rain and intense winds from Corpus Christi to New Orleans. San Antonio is experiencing lighter rain, with the system gradually moving eastward toward Houston. Over in Louisiana, radar shows persistent heavy showers around Baton Rouge and progressing further into the Mississippi region. Most of the Southern Plains, including Oklahoma City and Dallas, are currently enjoying clear skies. Dry conditions prevail over the western regions, with Albuquerque remaining unscathed by the storm activity.
For this evening in Austin, expect sunny skies transitioning to mostly clear conditions. Temperatures will gradually drop from 78 degrees at 9 PM to 71 degrees by 1 AM. Northeast winds will calm from 4 miles per hour to calm conditions around midnight.
Tonight, Kansas City is forecasted to drop to 53 degrees, while Oklahoma City will see a low of 54. Dallas will chill to 59 degrees, and Midland is expected to dip to 55. San Antonio will remain milder at 63 degrees, with Corpus Christi at 68. It’s a cool night ahead for many, so bundle up!
High temperatures in the Southern Plains tomorrow are looking quite pleasant. El Paso will see a high of 81 degrees, while Midland reaches 74. San Antonio is expected to warm up to a toasty 87 degrees, standing out as notably above average. Dallas will be cooler at 77 degrees, with Corpus Christi also seeing a high of 82. Little Rock will experience warm temperatures around 79 degrees, making for a mild day across the region.
A cold front progresses across the Southern Plains, sparking thunderstorms from Dallas to Corpus Christi and up through Oklahoma City tomorrow. Conditions are favorable for severe storms, with risks including hail and strong winds, particularly in Oklahoma during the afternoon and evening hours. Expect significant rainfall, potentially exceeding an inch in localized areas, which could lead to flash flooding in vulnerable spots. As the front advances, it will bring a noticeable drop in temperatures, cooling off the region heading into Thursday.
The UV index in Austin is at a very high level of 10 both today and tomorrow, with the potential for quick sunburn in just 12 minutes. It’s essential to prioritize sun safety by applying broad-spectrum sunscreen and wearing sun-protective clothing when outside. Plan activities to include shaded or indoor breaks to minimize risk of overexposure. Stay sun-smart when outdoors!
For the 7 day forecast in Austin: Wednesday: Mostly clear with a high of 84 degrees and a low of 63 degrees. Thursday: Expect mostly cloudy skies, with temperatures peaking at 84 degrees and dipping to 61 at night. Friday: A clear day with a high of 82 degrees and a low of 60. Saturday: Sunshine returns with a high of 80 degrees and overnight lows around 57. Sunday: Mostly clear, expect a high of 84 degrees and a low of 56. Monday: Clear skies dominate with temperatures rising to 90 degrees, cooling to 63 at night. Tuesday: Another mostly clear day with a high reaching 94 degrees and a low of 68.