Explore today’s weather dynamics across the Southern Plains with Amy Freeze! From sunny skies to looming storms, find out what’s happening in your city.

Meteorologist Amy Freeze details the diverse weather patterns affecting the Southern Plains on May 25, 2025. Whether it’s the heat in Austin or the storms across Kansas City, this blog provides an insightful look at what each area can expect. Including temperature updates, storm warnings, and a 7-day weather forecast, this is your go-to resource for staying prepared. A line of strong storms is pushing through the Kansas City area, with rainfall stretching southeast towards Little Rock and impacting parts of Oklahoma City. Areas such as Dallas, San Antonio, and Corpus Christi are under mostly sunny skies. To the northwest, some showers can be seen along the higher elevations, notably around southern Colorado. The central part of the region, including El Paso and Midland, remains dry with no significant cloud cover. Watch for scattered rain showers to potentially affect areas just north of Jackson as the system progresses.
Temperatures in Austin this afternoon are holding steady around 95 degrees with partly cloudy skies. Expect a consistent south-southeast breeze at 11 miles per hour, increasing slightly to 13 miles per hour by 8 PM. The skies will maintain a partly cloudy condition throughout the afternoon, providing minimal relief from the heat.
In the Southern Plains today, Dallas will hit a high of 94 degrees, while San Antonio is even warmer at 98. Midland feels the heat with a high of 97 degrees, and El Paso is not far behind at 93. Over in Jackson, we’ll see a high of 89 degrees, with New Orleans reaching 90. Little Rock is cooler at 77 degrees.
Tonight Oklahoma City will dip to 62 degrees, while Dallas is slightly warmer at 66. Midland will see a low of 64, and El Paso will cool down to 62 degrees. San Antonio will stay milder at 71, Jackson will be at 71 as well. Farther south, New Orleans will remain warmer with a low of 78 degrees.
Tomorrow El Paso will see a high of 93 degrees, while Midland will reach 88 degrees. San Antonio will feel the heat with a high of 95 degrees, and Corpus Christi is expected to hit 91 degrees. Dallas will be slightly cooler at 75 degrees, and Little Rock, Arkansas, will see a high of 70 degrees.
A dynamic weather pattern sets the stage for the Southern Plains tomorrow. Expect a sweeping cold front to initiate storm activity from Midland to Dallas, with heavier rainfall and potential thunderstorms. Oklahoma City should brace for stronger storms, possibly bringing damaging winds. As the front progresses, areas from Little Rock to Jackson might experience severe weather, including heavy downpours. Stay weather-aware, especially towards the evening, as the risk for severe warnings could spike in these regions.
The UV index in Austin will soar to 11, making it extremely high, with burn times as fast as 11 minutes under direct sun exposure. On Monday, the index remains high at 10, with a burn time of just 12 minutes.