Get ready for a mix of sun and storms across the Southern Plains! Meteorologist Amy Freeze provides the latest updates on weather conditions from Austin to Dallas.

This week, the Southern Plains covers a wide range of weather scenarios. Expect mostly sunny skies in Austin and San Antonio, interspersed with severe thunderstorms moving from Dallas towards the Gulf Coast. Meteorologist Amy Freeze shares tips for staying safe during severe weather and offers insights into upcoming temperature shifts. Essential reading for residents across the region.
Across the Southern Plains, the regional radar indicates rain sweeping through eastern Texas into Arkansas, with Little Rock experiencing light showers. Thunderstorms are peppering areas near Dallas, moving southeastward toward the Gulf Coast. San Antonio and Corpus Christi are enjoying clear skies, a stark contrast to the active weather farther east. In Mississippi, moderate to heavy rainfall is affecting Jackson, while New Orleans is experiencing scattered rain showers as a system moves offshore. Oklahoma and Kansas are currently enjoying dry conditions, offering them a break from the rain.
As evening settles in Austin, temperatures will start at a warm 77 degrees at 9 PM with clear skies. By 11 PM, temperatures will cool to 69 degrees, with a gentle north-northeast breeze at 3 mph. The night continues to clear, reaching 64 degrees by 1 AM with calm conditions.
In the Southern Plains tonight Oklahoma City is forecast to drop to 60 degrees, while Dallas will see a low of 63. Little Rock and Jackson are both expected to cool down to 61 degrees. San Antonio will be milder at 66 degrees, while Midland is projected to stay warmer at 70 degrees. Albuquerque will not dip below 61, providing slightly more comfortable conditions in the southwest.
High temperatures in the Southern Plains will soar tomorrow, showing notable above-average readings for the region. El Paso leads with a steamy high of 95 degrees, while Midland hits an impressive 97 degrees. San Antonio will also see warm conditions with a high of 97 degrees. Corpus Christi is expected to reach 91 degrees, and Dallas will warm up to 84 degrees. These temperatures are influenced by a strong high-pressure system keeping conditions clear and sunny across the area.
A potent weather system is set to impact the Southern Plains tomorrow with storms sweeping from Dallas to Oklahoma City. Expect widespread rain bringing a significant moisture boost from Corpus Christi northward. Unstable conditions will heighten the risk of severe thunderstorms, especially across central and eastern Oklahoma. The main threats include damaging winds and isolated hail. Stay prepared for possible severe weather alerts as the front progresses eastward.
The UV index in Austin will be a very high 10 on both Sunday and Monday, with an expected burn time of about 12 minutes in direct sunlight.
For the 7-day forecast in Austin: Sunday: Sunny with a high of 84 degrees and a low of 54. Monday: The sun continues to shine, with temperatures rising to 91 degrees, then cooling down to 63 at night. Tuesday: Mostly clear skies, warming up to 102 degrees, with lows of 72. Wednesday: Partly cloudy and hot, reaching 104 degrees, and a nighttime low of 73. Thursday: Expect partly cloudy conditions with a high of 98 degrees and a low of 74. Friday: More clouds ahead, with temperatures peaking at 97 degrees and a low of 75. Saturday: The week rounds out with partly cloudy skies and highs around 97 degrees, with an overnight low of 75.