Catch the latest weather forecast for Austin and the Southern Plains with Amy Freeze. From clear skies to storm alerts, know what’s coming outside your front door.

Welcome to an engaging update on Austin’s weather conditions and a broader outlook across the Southern Plains. Start your day informed with Meteorologist Amy Freeze’s detailed report, exploring hourly temperature trends, severe weather warnings, and regional climate insights. Discover how varying weather across cities like Dallas, Houston, and New Orleans could influence your weekend plans. With professional forecasts and personalized tips, you’ll be fully prepared to embrace or brace for the weather ahead!
Across the Southern Plains, the weather is showcasing a dynamic mix of conditions. On the radar, a band of rain is sweeping across Texas and into portions of Arkansas and Louisiana. Dallas is experiencing a steady downpour, with rain extending eastward towards Little Rock, causing wet conditions there as well. Severe weather markers are present, indicating potential thunderstorms in the vicinity of New Orleans, where heavy rain is also observed moving through the city. Meanwhile, Houston is in the path of storms, adding to more areas expecting a soggy day ahead. In contrast, Albuquerque, Oklahoma City, and San Antonio enjoy clearer skies under calm conditions. As this system progresses, areas farther north like Kansas City remain dry for the moment.
Tomorrow morning in Austin, expect temperatures to start at 66 degrees at 7 AM. The morning will feature mostly cloudy skies with a south wind at 4 miles per hour. By 9 AM, clouds will persist with a slight temperature rise to 67 degrees and winds shifting slightly to the south-southwest. As the morning progresses toward 11 AM, temperatures will reach 72 degrees under cloudy skies, with a southern breeze at 6 miles per hour.
High temperatures for the Southern Plains tomorrow are shaping up to be quite warm, with many areas experiencing above-average readings. In El Paso, expect a high of 79 degrees, while Midland is set to reach a sizzling 87 degrees. Further east, San Antonio will warm up to 85 degrees, and Corpus Christi is looking at a high of 83 degrees. Dallas will have a pleasant high of 82 degrees. Oklahoma City is forecasted to hit 78 degrees, and Little Rock will see temperatures around 79 degrees.
“Expect an active weather day in the Southern Plains as scattered thunderstorms will impact regions from Oklahoma City to Dallas. With an unstable air mass in place, keep an eye out for severe weather warnings, including potential hail and strong winds, particularly to the south and east. As the cold front sweeps through, heavy rainfall may create localized flooding from Dallas down to Corpus Christi. The system continues to track eastward, bringing rain to Little Rock and heading towards New Orleans later tonight.”
The UV index in Austin is expected to be a moderate 6 on Friday with a burn time of about 23 minutes due to potential cloud cover and showers. For Saturday, the UV index will be high at 9, significantly increasing sun exposure risks with a burn time of approximately 15 minutes.
For the 7 day outlook in Austin: Saturday: A mostly cloudy day with temperatures rising to 85 degrees and a low of 68. Sunday: Showers are expected late, with a high of 85 degrees and a low of 62. Monday: Mostly clear skies as the temperature climbs to 76 degrees during the day, dropping to 57 at night. Tuesday: Enjoy partly cloudy weather with a high of 82 degrees and a low of 70. Wednesday: The sun peeks through with a high of 87 degrees, cooling to 65 overnight. Thursday: Watch for isolated thunderstorms with temperatures reaching 79 degrees, the low is 63. Friday: Thunderstorms may arrive late with highs at 79 degrees and lows around 60.