Meteorologist Amy Freeze guides you through a week filled with sunshine and potential thunderstorms in Austin. Understand what the weather holds and how it might impact your plans.

Austin welcomes a week of varying weather conditions. Starting with sunny mornings and escalating to potential severe thunderstorms due to a looming cold front, the city will experience a significant weather shift. From daily temperature details to warnings about high UV indices, this post provides comprehensive insights into what to expect. Furthermore, plan your outings with our safety tips regarding the sudden temperature drops and storm precautions.
A quiet pattern prevails across the Southern Plains, with conditions mostly dry throughout. A line of rain showers is making its way westward from the Gulf of Mexico, creeping toward cities like New Orleans, offering a wet morning. In the southwest corner near El Paso, isolated rain showers are evident, suggesting an active rainfall potential there. Northern areas, including Oklahoma City and into Little Rock, enjoy clearer skies at this hour.
Sunny skies in Austin tomorrow morning with temperatures rising from 72 degrees at 8 AM to 79 degrees by 10 AM. The calm start sees a light southwest breeze picking up to 3 miles per hour. By midday, temperatures reach 87 degrees with mostly sunny conditions as the wind shifts slightly south-southwest at 4 miles per hour.
Tomorrow El Paso is set to top out at 96 degrees, while Midland could hit a scorching 98. San Antonio will warm up to a high of 99 degrees, and Corpus Christi is expected to see 92 degrees. Dallas will reach 88 degrees, with Oklahoma City not far behind at 87.
A cold front is making its way across the Southern Plains, bringing showers and potential thunderstorms from San Antonio to Little Rock. Oklahoma City might experience stronger, possibly severe storms, so stay alert for any severe weather warnings. Expect a mix of rain and thunderstorms over Dallas towards Corpus Christi, providing some needed moisture. Temperatures will drop after the front passes, leading to cooler but drier conditions as we head into the weekend. Keep an eye on the weather and plan accordingly for the changes ahead.
In Austin, Saturday’s UV index will reach a very high level of 8, with a burn time of just 17 minutes, so be sure to use plenty of sunscreen and seek shade when necessary. Sunday sees an even higher UV index of 11, where a burn can occur in as little as 11 minutes! Make sun protection a priority to enjoy your weekend safely.
Saturday: Expect partly cloudy skies with a high of 89 degrees and a low of 69. Sunday: The temperatures rise to a high of 95 degrees with a low of 74 under partly cloudy conditions. Monday: It’ll be warmer with a high reaching 96 degrees and a low of 75, remaining partly cloudy. Tuesday: Partly cloudy skies continue, with a high of 92 degrees and a nighttime low of 75. Wednesday: Highs reach 90 degrees with showers developing late, the low remains at 75. Thursday: Look for partly cloudy skies with a high of 93 degrees and a low of 76. Friday: Partly cloudy and pleasantly warm, with temperatures hitting a high of 96 degrees and a low of 76.