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Last Map Update: Wed, Apr 29, 2026 at 11:10:29 pm CDT

This Week
Severe Outlook Today
Wednesday Severe Hazards
Flood Risk
5 Day Outlook
Marine Four Day Outlook
Rain chances will increase today and remain elevated through Saturday thanks to a cold front and a series of upper level disturbances. There is a Marginal Risk (level 1 of 5) to Slight Risk (level 2 of 5) for severe weather possible today. There is a Marginal Risk (level 1 of 4) for excessive rainfall possible today, then Slight (level 2 of 4) to Marginal Risk on Friday.
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There is a Slight Risk (level 2 of 5) to Marginal Risk (level 1 of 5) for severe weather for the region.
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All modes of severe weather will be possible on Wednesday afternoon into the night. There is a low-end probability of damaging wind gusts, large hail, and even a few spin up tornadoes.
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There will be multiple days with the potential for heavy rainfall that may lead to flooding. Through tonight, there is a Marginal Risk (1 out of 4) for excessive rainfall leading to flooding. On Friday, there is a Slight Risk (2 out of 4) for excessive rainfall leading to flooding.
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A rather active pattern with a chance for showers and thunderstorms through Friday. Fair and cooler weather for the weekend.
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Winds will be increasing toward the end of the week as a cold front moves into the Gulf.
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