Get ready for a mix of clear skies and stormy weather across Austin and the Southern Plains! With fluctuations in temperatures and severe weather alerts on the horizon, it’s essential to stay informed.

This week in Austin and the Southern Plains, expect a diverse weather scenario. Starting with clear afternoons in Austin, the scenario shifts towards moderate rains in Midland and scattered showers near San Antonio. A cold front approaching tomorrow promises more dramatic shifts, with potential for severe storms. Learn about the expected temperatures, weather patterns, and get tips on staying safe during fluctuating weather conditions. A line of showers is progressing through central Texas, notably impacting Midland with moderate rain. Scattered precipitation patches are also visible around San Antonio, moving southeast towards Corpus Christi. El Paso remains dry, while isolated showers maneuver across Oklahoma, particularly north of Oklahoma City.
Temperatures in Austin this afternoon will start at 90 degrees at 4 PM and cool down to 83 degrees by 8 PM. Winds will be coming from the south-southwest at 6 miles per hour, shifting to 5 miles per hour by evening. Expect mostly cloudy skies throughout the afternoon.
In the Southern Plains today, we’re seeing some impressive highs across the region. El Paso is sizzling at 100 degrees, while Midland is hot at 93. In Dallas, temperatures reach 91 degrees, and San Antonio isn’t far behind with a high of 90. Little Rock experiences a cooler afternoon at 88 degrees, contrasting sharply with the Texas warmth. In New Orleans and Jackson, both cities hit 89, offering a muggy and warm day.
Tonight, Dallas is expected to dip to 75 degrees, while Oklahoma City will be just slightly cooler at 74. Further south, San Antonio will see a low of 75 degrees, with Midland close behind at 72. In the eastern parts, Jackson will cool off to 71 degrees, and New Orleans will rest at a mild 77 for the night.
Tomorrow in the Southern Plains, El Paso leads the charge with a scorching high of 103 degrees, while Midland isn’t far behind at 96. San Antonio will see a warm 94 degrees, and Dallas will experience a high of 96. Farther east, Little Rock is expecting a comfortable 92 degrees, with New Orleans at 88.
A cold front is set to sweep across the Southern Plains tomorrow, initiating a wave of weather changes. Rain will stretch from Dallas down to Corpus Christi, delivering much-needed moisture to the region. Oklahoma City may face stronger storms with the potential for severe weather, as an unstable air mass interacts with the advancing cold front. Southern Arkansas and Northern Louisiana should prepare for thunderstorms, particularly in the afternoon. Keep an eye out for weather alerts as the pattern remains active through Wednesday night.
The UV index in Austin will be extremely high at 11 on both Wednesday and Thursday, with a burn time of just 11 minutes.