Meteorologist Amy Freeze highlights the major weather expectations for the Southern Plains in April 2025. Link to full insights: https://amyfreeze.ai/southern-plains-weather-april-2025

With an intricate dance of sunny days, potential storms, and unusual temperature peaks, April 2025 promises dynamic weather across the Southern Plains. Meteorologist Amy Freeze guides you through the highs and lows, preparing you for every weather curveball. Whether it’s the heat of El Paso or the calm mornings in Austin, get ready for an interesting weather month. Read more about how these conditions could impact your plans: https://amyfreeze.ai/southern-plains-weather-april-2025
In the Southern Plains, the regional radar reveals largely clear skies with a few notable exceptions. In Eastern Texas, a band of rain showers is drifting northeast, casting pockets of precipitation over areas such as Little Rock and farther east towards Jackson. .Albuquerque enjoys a break from any rainfall, while Midland and San Antonio remain dry as well, soaking in pleasant weather. The Oklahoma City region experiences tranquil conditions as showers are more isolated with a small cluster of rain east of the city. As for the higher elevations and along the southern Colorado border, evidence of snow is present, making travel potentially tricky. El Paso and Corpus Christi are basking in clear skies, a delightful pause from active weather systems.
Expect a clear start to your morning in Austin with temperatures beginning at 58 degrees by 8 AM. The weather is calm with no significant winds early on. As we move into 10 AM, the temperature rises to 65 degrees, maintaining calm conditions under the sun. Heading towards midday, the temperature reaches 75 degrees with a slight breeze from the south-southeast at 7 miles per hour.
High temperatures in the Southern Plains tomorrow reflect a warm trend for mid-April. In El Paso, expect a high of 94 degrees, which is notably above average for this time of year. Midland will be even warmer, reaching a sizzling 95 degrees. San Antonio also enjoys a comfortable day at 92 degrees. Meanwhile, Corpus Christi sees a high of 83 degrees, while Dallas will have a more mild day with a forecasted high of 84 degrees. Over in Oklahoma City, temperatures will be slightly lower at 72 degrees, and Kansas City rounds out this regional outlook with a high of 79 degrees.
A dynamic weather scenario unfolds across the Southern Plains. A cold front will advance, bringing showers to areas such as Dallas and Corpus Christi, delivering welcomed rainfall. Meanwhile, Oklahoma City faces the potential for stronger storms due to an unstable air mass. The risk for severe weather extends across parts of the region, particularly southeast Arkansas and Louisiana. Keep a close eye on weather developments through Wednesday night. Further north, Little Rock and Kansas City will likely experience shifting cloud cover and rising temperatures, preceding the storm system. Stay prepared for weather warnings issued within the next 48 hours.
The UV index in Austin will be very high, reaching 9 on both Friday and Saturday. With a burn time of about 15 minutes in direct sunlight, it’s essential to apply sunscreen frequently, wear protective clothing.
Saturday: Get ready for a clear day with a high of 90 degrees, cooling off to 61 overnight. Sunday: Mostly clear skies with temperatures reaching up to 92 degrees and a low of 62. Monday: Expect mostly clear conditions with highs around 92 degrees and a nighttime low of 63. Tuesday: Partial cloud cover with cooler highs of 86 degrees, dropping to 61 degrees at night. Wednesday: Partly cloudy skies with a high of 89 degrees and a mild low of 65. Thursday: Partly cloudy again, with a warm high of 93 degrees and a low of 67. Friday: The week ends on a partly cloudy note, hitting 89 degrees for the high and 66 degrees for the low. Hope that helps! Stay cool!