Dive into the latest weather trends across the Southern Plains. Amy Freeze highlights the key changes from scattered showers to severe storm alerts. Read more for a detailed day-by-day forecast!

Dive into the latest weather trends across the Southern Plains. Amy Freeze highlights the key changes from scattered showers to severe storm alerts. Read more for a detailed day-by-day forecast! Storms are developing across the Southern Plains, with rain moving across central Oklahoma towards Little Rock. In the Texas Panhandle, showers are scattered, possibly affecting areas around Midland. Looking south, San Antonio is currently dry, though a few isolated showers could develop later. El Paso is enjoying clear skies, providing a stark contrast to the clouds gathering over eastern Texas. Coastal Mississippi around Jackson is experiencing rain as a system forms in the region.
In Austin this afternoon, temperatures will hold steady around 86 degrees under predominantly cloudy skies. Winds will be coming from the south-southeast at 12 miles per hour, maintaining a breezy feel throughout the day. By 7 PM, expect a slight dip to 83 degrees with skies remaining mostly cloudy.
In Midland, we’re looking at a steamy high of 91 degrees, while El Paso follows closely with a high of 86. Dallas is set to reach 81 degrees, and San Antonio will stay hot at 89. Over in Little Rock, they’ll enjoy a balmy 88 degrees, whereas Jackson is slightly cooler with a high of 89. New Orleans is hitting a pleasant 85 degrees.
Amarillo will see a chilly low of 46 degrees, while Lubbock is forecasted to dip to 50 degrees. Oklahoma City will cool down to 59 degrees, with Dallas holding steady at 68. Further south, San Antonio will experience a milder low of 73, but expect the surrounding areas to feel the effects of the colder air mass.
High temperatures for the Southern Plains tomorrow will reflect above-average warmth across the region. El Paso is set to hit 84 degrees, while Midland will warm up to a balmy 89 degrees. San Antonio will also see a high of 89 degrees, indicating a trend towards warmer conditions. Dallas temperatures are expected to reach 82 degrees, while Corpus Christi will see a pleasant 84 degrees. Little Rock and Jackson will hover around 85 and 88 degrees, respectively, reinforcing the mild trend for this time of year.
The Southern Plains will experience a shift in weather dynamics with a cold front moving across the region tomorrow. Expect widespread rainfall from Dallas to Corpus Christi, promising beneficial moisture but potential for heavy downpours. Oklahoma City is on alert for stronger storms due to an unstable air mass. There’s a risk for severe weather stretching southeastward until Wednesday night, so remain vigilant for warnings. Beyond the storms, temperatures will drop several degrees as the front passes, leading to clearer skies by Thursday.
The UV index in Austin is moderate on Monday with a value of 6, resulting in a burn time of about 23 minutes without protection. By Tuesday, the UV index jumps to 8, indicating very high sun exposure risk with a burn time of approximately 17 minutes.