Explore the upcoming weather changes in the Southern Plains, from Austin’s clear evenings to potential storms in the Gulf. Get the latest forecasts and weather insights!

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This week in the Southern Plains presents a spectacle of weather patterns! Austin enjoys clear evenings while nearby, storms brew in the Gulf, advancing towards Louisiana. Keep tabs on temperature dips and rises from Dallas to Corpus Christi and learn about the expected weather impacts. Detailed forecasts are available for each day, ensuring you remain prepared for any weather-related challenges ahead.
A line of showers is developing west of El Paso and stretching towards Midland, with some areas experiencing light to moderate rain. Cloud cover and light rain showers extend northward to include parts of Albuquerque. Meanwhile, San Antonio is seeing some activity as scattered showers move in from the southwest. In the Gulf of Mexico, a cluster of strong thunderstorms is present, drifting towards the Louisiana coast and potentially affecting areas near New Orleans.
For this evening in Austin, temperatures are heading from 82 degrees at 9 PM down to 78 degrees by 1 AM. Cloudy skies are expected throughout the evening with a consistent south wind at 4 miles per hour. If you’re stepping out, it might feel a bit more humid with the cloud cover.
Tonight, Dallas will dip to 75 degrees, while Midland is expected to fall to 72. San Antonio will see a low of 76, and Corpus Christi remains warm at 79. Oklahoma City will also cool to 72 degrees, marking a slight chill across the region.
Tomorrow in the Southern Plains, high temperatures will soar into the upper 80s to low 90s. Dallas is expected to reach 87 degrees, while Midland will see a comfortable high of 82. San Antonio can anticipate a warm 86 degrees, and Corpus Christi will hit 90. In the northeast, Little Rock is forecasted to reach 91 degrees, with Jackson close behind at 92. New Orleans leads the way with a sizzling high of 93 degrees, indicating a trend of above-average temperatures across the region.
Expect a dynamic weather day in the Southern Plains. From Wednesday morning, rain extends from Dallas to Corpus Christi, providing much-needed moisture. Oklahoma City could face stronger storms as the day progresses. With an unstable air mass and an approaching cold front, severe weather warnings are possible through Wednesday night. The system is advancing towards the southeast, continuing the risk of storms into Thursday.
The UV index in Austin is very high today, reaching 9 with a quick burn time of just 15 minutes in direct sunlight. On Thursday, the index lowers slightly to 7, but still requires caution with a burn time of 20 minutes.
For the 7-day outlook in Austin: Wednesday: Expect cloudy skies with a high of 93 degrees and a low of 75 degrees. Thursday: Scattered thunderstorms are likely, cooling things to 87 degrees for the high and 75 at night. Friday: Partly cloudy conditions with temperatures peaking at 92 degrees and a low of 75. Saturday: More sunshine with a high of 95 degrees and a low at night of 75. Sunday: Partly cloudy, continuing warm trends at 95 degrees for a high and 74 for the low. Monday: Partly cloudy conditions will prevail with a high of 94 degrees and a low of 74. Tuesday: Finishing the week with partly cloudy skies and a high reaching 96 degrees, cooling to 74 overnight.