From Austin to New Orleans, the Southern Plains are experiencing a mix of climates. Stay tuned to find out what weather to expect in your area with Amy Freeze’s expert forecast!

Hello, it’s Amy Freeze with a detailed roundup for the Southern Plains weather. As storm fronts move across eastern Texas towards Louisiana and potentially severe weather looms for Oklahoma City, know what precautions to take. With varying temperatures across the region and potential rain showers, I’ve got all the insights you need to plan your week. Catch the full forecast and stay informed as you prepare for the fluctuations typical of this region’s weather. The Southern Plains are seeing storm development mainly in the eastern areas. Rain showers are moving through eastern Texas into Louisiana, with a more organized storm system bringing heavier rain near Houston and advancing towards New Orleans. Dallas remains dry under partly cloudy skies, while Little Rock is experiencing light to moderate rain. Down south, Corpus Christi and San Antonio are clear, but moisture in the Gulf hints at potential showers moving northward later. The Oklahoma City area is enjoying calm and dry weather with no significant precipitation at this time.
This afternoon in Austin, temperatures are warming up to a sunny 84 degrees by 6 PM. Expect a gentle northwest wind at 8 miles per hour, providing a light breeze. Clear skies continue to dominate, creating an ideal backdrop for any outdoor activities. By 8 PM, the temperature will slightly dip to 80 degrees, maintaining the pleasant evening weather.
Today in San Antonio, expect a warm high of 90 degrees, while Corpus Christi warms to 89. Midland is looking at a pleasant day with a high of 85 degrees. Meanwhile, Dallas will be cooler at 74 degrees, likely due to some cloud cover. El Paso follows closely with a high of 87 degrees. It’s interesting to note the contrast between these areas and the cooler temps found in Little Rock, which only hits 68 today.
Tonight in the Southern Plains, Oklahoma City will cool down to 60 degrees, while Dallas sees a low of 63. Midland will be warmer at 70 degrees, but areas like Little Rock and San Antonio will drop to 61 and 66 degrees, respectively. New Orleans will experience a low of 65 degrees, while Corpus Christi holds steady at 73. A chilly night ahead for this region!
High temperatures in the Southern Plains tomorrow will be notably warm, with some areas well above average for this time of year. El Paso is expected to reach a sizzling 95 degrees, while Midland could see a high of 97 degrees. San Antonio will also hit 97 degrees, making it a steamy day across Texas. Corpus Christi is forecast to warm up to 91 degrees, and Dallas will see a comfortable 84 degrees.
Keep an eye on the Southern Plains as an incoming cold front stirs up an active weather day. Rain showers from Dallas through Corpus Christi will be beneficial but could intensify into severe storms, especially around Oklahoma City. Strong wind gusts, heavy rainfall, and possible hail are expected through Monday. Be prepared for localized flooding with the likelihood of over an inch of rain. Temperatures will drop by about ten degrees, bringing cooler and drier conditions to wrap up the 48-hour forecast period.
The UV index in Austin will be very high, reaching 10 on both Sunday and Monday, with a burn time of about 12 minutes in direct sunlight.