Catch the latest on Southern Plains’ weather – Amy Freeze breaks down clear skies in Austin and looming storms.

Diving into today’s Southern Plains weather, Amy Freeze details how Austin’s clear evening skies contrast sharply against the stormy backdrop stretching from Arkansas to Missouri. From temperatures and wind conditions to an extended 7-day forecast, get equipped with everything you need for upcoming weather changes.
Look at the Southern Plains radar today, and you’ll see a line of storms stretching from northwestern Arkansas into Missouri, bringing significant rain and potential severe weather to areas like Little Rock. Farther south, clouds and light showers are being picked up just near Midland, Texas. The rest of the Southern Plains, including Dallas, San Antonio, and Oklahoma City, look clear right now, offering some tranquility under the vast sky. South Texas, near Corpus Christi and the coast, remains dry with no current precipitation. The Mississippi Delta, around Jackson and stretching towards New Orleans, is experiencing lingering cloud cover with minimal rain activity.
For this evening in Austin, expect partly to mostly cloudy skies with temperatures starting at 91 degrees at 9 PM, cooling to 81 degrees by 1 AM. Winds will be from the south-southeast around 8 to 9 miles per hour, tapering slightly overnight. A warm and breezy evening is in store, so it’s a great time for evening plans or outdoor gatherings.
Tonight, Little Rock dropsto 67 degrees. Expect 71 in Jackson and a cooler 67 in Oklahoma City. Dallas will see a low of 72, while San Antonio remains mild at 76 degrees. El Paso will cool to 64 degrees. Meanwhile, further south, Corpus Christi will stay warm at 78 degrees, well above those cooler readings.
High temperatures tomorrow in El Paso will reach a warm 91 degrees, while Midland anticipates a sizzling high of 95. San Antonio will see the temperature climb to 98 degrees, and Corpus Christi is set for a pleasant 89 degrees. In contrast, Dallas will be slightly cooler at 87 degrees.
Tomorrow, the Southern Plains brace for a dynamic weather day with an incoming cold front. Expect rain showers from Dallas to Corpus Christi, delivering much-needed moisture. Oklahoma City may encounter stronger storms, with the potential for severe weather, including damaging winds and heavy downpours. The unstable air mass heightens the risk of severe weather alerts, especially towards the southeast. Monitor for updates as conditions could shift rapidly through the day.
Expect a high UV index of 8 in Austin on Friday, with sun exposure leading to a burn time of about 17 minutes. On Saturday, the UV index will jump to 10, reducing the burn time to just 12 minutes!
For the 7-day forecast in Austin: Friday: Mostly cloudy with a high of 97 degrees and a low of 76 degrees. Saturday: Cloudy skies continue with temperatures reaching 95 degrees during the day and a low of 74 degrees. Sunday: Partly cloudy with the temperature peaking at 95 degrees and dipping to 75 at night. Monday: Look for partly cloudy conditions, keeping it warm at 95 degrees for the high and a nighttime low of 74. Tuesday: Enjoy partly cloudy skies with a cooler high of 91 degrees and a low of 65. Wednesday: The partly cloudy trend goes on, with the high around 91 degrees and an overnight low of 64. Thursday: Expect partly cloudy weather, while temperatures rise to 91 degrees and drop to 66 in the evening.