Meteorologist Amy Freeze delivers a precise overview of the Southern Plains weather—from Austin’s thunderstorms to the cool breeze in Dallas. Find out how your city’s weather will be shaping up this week!

Amy Freeze brings to you an in-depth analysis of the weather across the Southern Plains. With variable weather conditions impacting Austin, Oklahoma City, El Paso, and others, understanding these changes is crucial. Dive into details of day-to-day weather specifics such as high and low temperatures, storm activities, and safety precautions to take. On the Regional Radar for the Southern Plains, we’re seeing a mix of weather patterns. A line of strong storms is tracking just north of Dallas, moving eastward into Louisiana, bringing significant rainfall to both Little Rock and Shreveport. Farther south, scattered rain showers are making their way into Corpus Christi and San Antonio, offering some relief to the drier conditions. Meanwhile, the skies over Midland and El Paso remain clear and dry. The Oklahoma City area is experiencing a break from the rain, but cloud cover is prevalent. In Kansas City, mild conditions with overcast skies persist, keeping the atmosphere calm for now.
This afternoon in Austin, temperatures start at 82 degrees at 3 PM, gradually cooling to 78 degrees by 5 PM and reaching 72 degrees at 7 PM. Clouds are predominant early on, transitioning to scattered thunderstorms around 5 PM. A south-southeast wind at 5 miles per hour will increase slightly by evening, reaching around 7 miles per hour. Thunderstorm activity might persist with isolated occurrences closer to 7 PM.
Let’s dive into today’s high temperatures across the Southern Plains. We’re looking at a warm day overall. El Paso leads the way with a high of 83 degrees, while Midland isn’t far behind, reaching 81. In Dallas, temperatures will peak at 79 degrees, creating comfortable conditions for outdoor activities. San Antonio also sees a high of 79, similar to Dallas, but with more humidity in the air. Meanwhile, Oklahoma City cools down a bit, with a high of 77 degrees. Little Rock checks in at 78, while areas farther north like Kansas City are chilly, with a high of just 66 degrees.
Tonight in the Southern Plains, expect a significant drop in temperatures. Oklahoma City will see a low of 38 degrees, while Dallas dips to around 42. In Texas, Amarillo will be particularly chilly with a low of 34. San Antonio remains relatively warmer at 62 degrees. In New Mexico, Albuquerque will drop to 49 degrees, and El Paso will see a low of 54. The colder air is settling in, particularly across northern Texas and Oklahoma, leading to a brisk night overall.
High temperatures for the Southern Plains tomorrow will show some significant peaks, with many areas experiencing above-average readings. In El Paso, a warm high of 82 degrees is expected. Midland will heat up to 85 degrees, indicating a notable climb compared to seasonal norms. San Antonio will see a high reaching 69 degrees, while Corpus Christi should reach about 72 degrees. Dallas is forecasted for a high of 77 degrees. Oklahoma City will experience a pleasant 81 degrees. Meanwhile, Little Rock tops out at 85 degrees.
On the futurecast for the Southern Plains, prepare for an active weather day. Rain showers will be prominent from San Antonio to Corpus Christi, gradually spreading northeast. Areas in Central Texas, including areas around Midland, might experience isolated thunderstorms. An approaching cold front is expected to trigger stronger storms in Oklahoma City by late afternoon. Stay alert for potential severe weather warnings and be prepared for sudden changes. As the front advances, gusty winds and localized heavy rainfall could impact your plans.
The UV index in Austin will be moderate on Wednesday with a value of 5, indicating a burn time of about 27 minutes in direct sunlight. On Thursday, the UV index decreases to 4, with a burn time of 35 minutes.