Get ready for everything from clear skies to severe storms in the Southern Plains! Check out Meteorologist Amy Freeze’s latest weather forecast for Austin and beyond.

Meteorologist Amy Freeze provides a comprehensive look at the upcoming weather for the Southern Plains region. From a cloudy start in Austin to storm warnings across central areas, learn about temperature trends, potential severe weather conditions, and safety tips. Stay informed and prepared with daily updates and forecasts designed to keep you safe and knowledgeable.
A line of severe storms extends from Central Texas moving towards the northeast, impacting areas from Dallas up through Little Rock. These storms are bringing heavy rain and possible strong winds, creating a dynamic weather situation along their path. Rain is spreading west to east across Oklahoma City, with notable cloud cover. There are scattered showers around San Antonio, moving eastward. Areas farther west, like Midland and El Paso, are experiencing clear skies currently.
Tomorrow morning in Austin, expect a cloudy start at 8 AM with temperatures around 70 degrees. By 10 AM, conditions will shift to mostly cloudy skies while temperatures rise to 74 degrees, accompanied by a light south wind at 4 miles per hour. As we approach noon, temperatures will reach 80 degrees with a slight increase in wind speed to 6 miles per hour, maintaining the mostly cloudy conditions.
High temperatures for the Southern Plains tomorrow are expected to soar above average. El Paso will reach a warm 86 degrees, while Midland is set to hit a toasty 92 degrees. San Antonio will enjoy a high of 90 degrees, and Corpus Christi is looking at 86 degrees. Dallas will experience slightly cooler temps at 85 degrees. Oklahoma City warms up to around 81 degrees, maintaining a pleasant trend across the region.
Tomorrow in the Southern Plains, expect an active day as a cold front pushes through, bringing thunderstorms and a risk of severe weather, particularly in areas around Oklahoma City. Dallas faces morning rain transitioning to thunderstorms by afternoon, while Corpus Christi receives beneficial rain showers early on. Keep an eye out for heavy downpours and strong winds, with a possibility of isolated tornadoes.
The UV index in Austin on Wednesday will be moderate at 4, with a burn time of about 35 minutes under direct sunlight. However, clouds will help reduce exposure risk. On Thursday, expect a high UV index of 10, increasing sunburn risks with a burn time of just 12 minutes.
For the 7-day forecast in Austin: Thursday: Morning clouds give way to afternoon sun, with a high of 89 degrees and a low of 67. Friday: Thunderstorms are expected in the afternoon. Highs around 79, with cooler lows at 61 degrees. Saturday: Partly cloudy conditions with temperatures peaking at 80 degrees and a low of 56. Sunday: Mostly cloudy with a warmer day reaching up to 82, dipping to 62 degrees at night. Monday: Partly cloudy skies continue with a high of 81 degrees and a low of 68. Tuesday: Expect thunderstorms under cloudy skies, with a high of 80, cooling to 68 degrees overnight. Wednesday: Scattered thunderstorms, with a cooler high of 77 and a low of 65.