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Amy Freeze brings you an in-depth look into the varying weather conditions across the Southern Plains on April 7, 2025. Understand the nuances from city-specific forecasts to severe weather warnings. Dive into detailed area analyses, from sunny Albuquerque clear through to the wintry mixes north of Kansas City, and be better prepared for your week ahead. Plus, don’t miss the seven-day outlook for Austin fetched directly from the experts’ desks! Across the Southern Plains, we’re seeing a variety of weather conditions today. Starting from the west, clear skies dominate the areas around Albuquerque and El Paso, extending into Midland and San Antonio, allowing for some pleasant outdoor weather. However, a more dynamic weather pattern emerges as we move eastward. Over Oklahoma City, clouds are present, but conditions remain fairly dry for now. Farther southeast, Little Rock is currently dealing with rain showers, providing a wet start to the day. Rain becomes more intense as we move into Mississippi, with Jackson experiencing heavy showers and embedded thunderstorms, so keep those umbrellas handy. This active weather stretches down towards New Orleans, where rain is falling steadily with possible localized flooding. The northern areas around Kansas City and eastward into the Tennessee River Valley observe a wintry mix, with snow occurring farther north of the Southern Plains region.
This afternoon in Austin, expect mostly sunny skies with temperatures steady around 57 degrees. Winds will be from the north-northwest at 12 miles per hour, decreasing slightly to 9 miles per hour as the evening approaches. Clouds increase slightly by 7 PM, bringing partly cloudy conditions while the temperature holds steady at 57 degrees.
In Texas, San Antonio is enjoying a warm afternoon with a high of 64 degrees, while Corpus Christi is a bit warmer at 68. Meanwhile, Midland hits 57 degrees, and El Paso sees a slightly cooler day with a high of 59. Moving into Oklahoma, Oklahoma City is experiencing a chillier high of 52 degrees. Dallas is also on the cooler side at 52, while to the northeast, Little Rock barely reaches 48. Texas cities are generally holding warmer temperatures, Oklahoma and Arkansas are experiencing a notable temperature contrast today.
Oklahoma City will see a low of 39 degrees, while Dallas is expected to drop to 43 degrees. Moving into Texas, San Antonio will cool down to 46 degrees. Midland and El Paso will both have lows of 45 degrees. In the eastern part of the region, Little Rock is forecasted to reach a chilly 39 degrees, and Jackson will have a low of 41. New Orleans will be somewhat warmer at 50 degrees, but still notably cooler compared to recent nights.
High temperatures for tomorrow in the Southern Plains are shaping up to be quite pleasant, generally staying around average for this time of year. In El Paso, expect a high of 70 degrees, while Midland is forecasting a warmer afternoon at 72 degrees. San Antonio will see a high of 77 degrees, and Corpus Christi is set to reach 75 degrees. Dallas comes in with a cooler high of 68 degrees, while Little Rock is slightly lower at 64 degrees. Kansas City will feel chilly, with only a high of 57 degrees.
Expect an active weather day across the Southern Plains tomorrow. Rain showers are likely from Dallas to Corpus Christi, potentially easing drought conditions. However, Oklahoma City is under the gun for stronger storms due to an unstable air mass clashing with an advancing cold front. Keep a close watch for severe weather alerts, particularly in the northern sectors. This system will progress eastward by evening, impacting areas like Little Rock and Jackson with heavy rainfall and possible thunderstorms. T
The UV index in Austin on Sunday and Monday will reach a very high level of 9, indicating a burn time of about 15 minutes in direct sunlight.