Fire Weather Concerns in the Southern Plains and Southeast; Thunderstorms in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic

Elevated to locally critical fire weather conditions will continue across portions of the Southern Plains and Southeast today due to gusty winds and low humidity. Widely scattered strong to severe storms may impact southern Texas through the Southeast and the central Appalachians and southern Mid-Atlantic. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Wed, Apr 29, 2026 at 10:06:08 am CDT

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Strong Storms/Heavy Rain Today

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Heavy Rain Late This Week

Extended Weather Outlook

Current radar loop for Houston, TX.

Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected this afternoon/evening as a frontal boundary approaches from the north. A few storms may become strong to severe. Locally heavy rainfall will also be possible. Slight Risk (level 2 of 5) of Severe Weather for most of Southeast TX. Marginal Risk (level 1 of 4) of Excessive Rainfall for most of Southeast TX. Stay weather aware and prepared today. Remember, have multiple ways to receive weather warnings today!

Hot, humid conditions initially followed by rounds of showers and storms as a cold front pushes in. A few storms may become strong to severe. Locally heavy rainfall is also possible.

Frontal boundary lingers overnight leading to continued scattered shower and isolated thunderstorm potential.

Scattered to widespread showers and storms expected Thursday thru early Saturday as a frontal boundary lingers then pushes through Southeast TX. Marginal Risk (level 1 of 4) of Excessive Rainfall for areas generally north of I-10 Thursday. Slight Risk (level 2 of 4) of Excessive Rainfall for most of the area Friday into early Saturday.

Chances for showers/storms increase through the end of the work week as a cold front approaches, meanders, then pushes through. Cooler temperatures over the weekend behind the front, then warming up going into next week.

Current Weather Observations...

Location	Time (CDT)	Weather	Vsby. (SM)	Temp. (ºF)	Dewpt. (ºF)	Hum. (%)	Wind (mph)	Wind Chill / Heat Index (ºF)	Pres. (in)
Crockett	09:35	Mist	3	75	75	100	CALM	-	29.91
Caldwell	09:35	Mist	5	77	73	88	SSE 5	-	29.91
College Station	08:53	Overcast	8	77	73	87	SE 7	-	29.89
Huntsville	09:26	Overcast	9	77	72	84	S 5	-	29.91
Navasota	09:35	Mist	5	78	78	100	SSE 6	-	29.89
Conroe	09:29	Mostly Cloudy	10				SSE 6	-	29.91
Hooks Airport	08:53	Overcast	10	79	73	82	S 5	-	29.90
Intercontinental Airport	08:53	Mostly Cloudy	7	80	74	81	SSE 5	-	29.89
Houston Hobby Airport	09:15	Mostly Cloudy	7	80	74	81	S 7	-	29.89
Sugar Land	08:53	Overcast	10	79	75	87	S 10	-	29.88
Wharton	09:35	Mostly Cloudy	10	79	73	83	S 7	-	29.91
Pearland	09:18	Overcast	7	79	73	82	S 8	-	29.90
Ellington Field	08:54	Mostly Cloudy	7	78	75	88	SSE 9	-	29.88
La Porte	09:35	Overcast	10	80	73	78	S 7	-	29.91
Angleton/Lake Jackson	08:53	Overcast	9	78	74	87	S 10	-	29.89
Galveston	08:52	Overcast	10	79	74	84	S 13	-	29.91
Bay City	09:35	Mostly Cloudy	10	80	78	93	S 12	-	29.86
Palacios	08:53	Overcast	9	79	74	84	SSE 14	-	29.87
Rig 20 Miles SE of Galveston	09:35	Mist	3	77	73	88	SE 9	-	29.92
Rig 20 Miles SE of Matagorda	09:40	Mostly Clear	7	78	77	94	SSE 10	-	29.93