Meteorologist Amy Freeze brings you the latest weather updates from Austin and across the Southern Plains. Expect a mix of clouds, sun, and potential storms. Stay tuned and prepared!

Hello from Austin! This is Amy Freeze guiding you through the Southern Plains weather spectrum. Tonight, Austin enjoys partly cloudy skies as we glimpse a Snow drift over southern Colorado and anticipate storms in Oklahoma and the Mississippi Delta. Dive deeper into daily forecasts, UV indices, and safety advice as we tackle an active weather week. Remember, your preparation today can ensure a safer tomorrow. Check out detailed updates and follow us for real-time alerts and weather tips.
A glance at the Southern Plains regional radar shows generally calm conditions, with the most activity farther north. Snow is making its presence known in the higher elevations along the southern Colorado border. This winter storm is bringing strong winds, potentially gusting up to 75 miles per hour in mountain passes. In the Oklahoma Panhandle, a few scattered rain showers are meandering through the area. Meanwhile, farther southeast in the lower Mississippi Delta, rain is starting to organize as a storm system begins to develop.
For this evening in Austin, anticipate partly cloudy skies. Temperatures will start at 84 degrees at 8 PM, dropping to 78 degrees by 10 PM, and settling into a mild 73 degrees around midnight. A steady southeast wind at 5 miles per hour will persist, maintaining a calm and pleasant evening atmosphere.
Tonight in the Southern Plains, we are expecting cool temperatures. In Oklahoma City, a low of 52 degrees will greet you in the morning. Just to the south, Dallas will see temperatures drop to 61 degrees. Moving down to Midland, it will be a bit chillier at 58 degrees. In San Antonio, expect a mild start at 63 degrees, while farther east in Little Rock, temperatures will cool down to 53. The cold air mass is settling in, making for a brisk night across the region.
Highs for the Southern Plains tomorrow will trend above average as warm air settles in. In El Paso, expect a warm afternoon with a high reaching 83 degrees. Midland will be even warmer, hitting 84 degrees. Dallas is forecasted to see a high of 80 degrees, while San Antonio is looking at 81 degrees. Corpus Christi will also experience pleasant weather with a high of 78 degrees. Little Rock will see a temperature of 79, and New Orleans warms up to 82 degrees.
“On the Southern Plains futurecast, anticipate an active weather pattern through Wednesday. Rain showers will mainly impact regions from Dallas down to Corpus Christi, offering essential moisture. Oklahoma City is likely to experience stronger storms due to an unstable air mass paired with a cold front approach. Be prepared for severe weather alerts, particularly in the southeastern areas, as conditions develop through Wednesday night. Expect gusty winds and localized heavy rainfall which may cause disruptions.”
The UV index in Austin will be at a very high level of 8 on both Tuesday and Wednesday. Expect a quick burn time of approximately 17 minutes.
For the 7 day outlook in Austin: Wednesday: Expect partly cloudy skies with a high of 83 degrees and a low of 63. Thursday: Showers are expected late, with temperatures reaching 69 degrees during the day and a low of 61 overnight. Friday: Showers continue, with a high of 77 degrees and a low of 64. Saturday: Partly cloudy conditions as temperatures rise to 87 degrees, cooling down to 68 at night. Sunday: Another partly cloudy day with a high of 88 degrees and a low of 58. Monday: Mostly clear skies with a high of 78 degrees and a low of 55. Tuesday: Showers are likely late in the day with temperatures reaching a high of 82 degrees and a low of 65. Stay safe and enjoy your week!