Clear skies in Austin, potential showers in Mississippi, and rising temps across Texas spotlight this week’s Southern Plains weather report by Amy Freeze.

As summer stretches across the Southern Plains, Amy Freeze brings you the latest on approaching weather patterns. Expect a sunny sequence in Texas with a peek at forthcoming storms and their possible impacts from Little Rock to Oklahoma City. Featuring daily temperature details and safety tips, this blog dives deep into what these conditions mean for locals. Check out the details and prepare for the week ahead!
Across the Southern Plains, the weather over Oklahoma City is quiet with no precipitation expected. However, the showers over Mississippi can be seen moving northeast towards Little Rock, bringing some moisture along the way. Kansas City’s surroundings are experiencing light rain, which is expected to bring wet conditions to the area. Farther to the south in Texas, clear skies are prevailing with no significant weather disturbances. El Paso and Albuquerque remain dry, while sun breaks through in San Antonio. Meanwhile, New Orleans is basking in clear, dry skies for now.
For this evening in Austin, skies will remain clear with temperatures starting at 81 degrees at 9 PM, gradually cooling to 68 degrees by 1 AM. Winds will be light, shifting from east at 6 miles per hour at 9 PM to east-northeast at 4 miles per hour by 11 PM, and then returning to east at 3 miles per hour by 1 AM.
In Little Rock, expect a low of 52 degrees. Over in Dallas, temperatures will drop to 63. Moving south, San Antonio will see a low of 61 degrees, while Corpus Christi will remain warmer at 66. Further west, Midland is forecasted to be cooler with a low of 64. El Paso will settle at a mild 61 degrees.
High temperatures in the Southern Plains for tomorrow are showcasing some quite warm readings. In El Paso, expect a high of 94 degrees, which is well above average for this time of year. Over in Midland, temperatures soar to a sizzling 95 degrees, marking a notable trend of above-average warmth. San Antonio will see a high around 92 degrees, providing a comfortable day for residents. Corpus Christi’s temperatures will also rise to 83 degrees, contributing to the warm conditions across the region. Dallas experiences a below-average high of 84 degrees, while Little Rock comes in at 72 degrees, feeling slightly cooler.
Friday’s weather for the Southern Plains brings dynamic shifts to the region. Starting in the morning, showers will be prominent from Dallas down to San Antonio, offering much-needed moisture. However, as we move up into Oklahoma City, expect stronger storms due to the unstable air mass coupled with a frontal boundary moving in from the west. By evening, thunderstorms could become more severe, so stay on high alert for any weather warnings. Little Rock and far eastern Texas may experience lesser storm impacts, but localized heavy rainfall is possible.
Austin will experience a very high UV index of 9 both Friday and Saturday, with a burn time of approximately 15 minutes in direct sunlight.
For the 7 day forecast in Austin: Friday: Clear skies with a warm high of 88 degrees, cooling down to a low of 56. Saturday: Another clear day, with temperatures rising to a high of 90 degrees and a low of 60. Sunday: Mostly clear conditions with a high of 93 degrees and a comfortable low of 62. Monday: Partly cloudy skies with the temperature peaking at 93 degrees, and a low of 61. Tuesday: Mostly clear again, with a high of 86 degrees and a low of 61. Wednesday: Partly cloudy conditions with a high of 89 degrees and a low of 65. Thursday: Ending the week on a partly cloudy note, reaching a high of 93 degrees and a low of 67. Enjoy the sunshine and stay hydrated!