Multiple Days of Severe Weather from Thunderstorms and Wildfires

Active spring pattern across the center of the nation with several rounds of severe thunderstorms in the forecast through the weekend. The regions under the greatest threats are the southern Plains into the Mississippi Valley. Meanwhile, dry and breezy conditions with dry fuels are aiding in wildfires across the western High Plains and the Southeast. Wind and some snow for northern Rockies. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Fri, Apr 24, 2026 at 6:38:32 pm CDT

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Severe Weather Outlook: Today

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Extended Weather Outlook

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Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms are expected to develop this afternoon/evening mainly along and north of I-10. There is potential for a few storms to become strong to severe. Slight Risk (level 2 of 5) of severe weather for portions of Houston, Trinity, and Polk counties. Marginal Risk (level 1 of 5) of severe weather north of a Galveston-Angleton-El Campo line. Damaging winds and hail are the primary hazards, but an isolated tornado cannot be ruled out.

Mostly cloudy and humid conditions. Patchy fog possible overnight into Saturday morning.

Partly cloudy skies with hot and humid conditions. Isolated afternoon thunderstorms possible north of I-10.

Summer-like temperatures expected late in the weekend into early next week. Heat index values near triple digits. Moderate HeatRisk expected for portions of Southeast Texas late in the weekend into the middle of next week.

Warming trend continues with high temperatures beginning to peak into the low 90s over the weekend. Slight rain chances remain in the forecast nearly daily.

Current Weather Observations...

Location	Time (CDT)	Weather	Vsby. (SM)	Temp. (ºF)	Dewpt. (ºF)	Hum. (%)	Wind (mph)	Wind Chill / Heat Index (ºF)	Pres. (in)
Crockett	17:55	Clear	10	86	71	62	SSE 10	91 [HI]	29.68
Caldwell	14:50							-
College Station	17:53	Clear	10	86	71	61	S 10	92 [HI]	29.68
Huntsville	17:53	Clear	10	85	70	61	S 13G20	-	29.69
Navasota	18:15	Lightning Observed	9	84	76	77	S 12	94 [HI]	29.68
Conroe	17:53	Clear	10	82	72	71	SE 10	-	29.71
Hooks Airport	17:53	Mostly Cloudy	10	84	71	65	VRB 7	-	29.70
Intercontinental Airport	17:53	Mostly Cloudy	10	82	72	71	S 13G21	-	29.71
Houston Hobby Airport	17:53	Mostly Cloudy	10	81	73	76	SSE 14	-	29.71
Sugar Land	17:53	Mostly Cloudy	10	82	73	74	S 12	-	29.71
Wharton	18:15	Partly Cloudy	10	81	72	73	SSE 12	-	29.72
Pearland	17:53	Overcast	8	80	72	76	S 10	-	29.74
Ellington Field	17:54	Mostly Cloudy	10	80	71	74	SSE 14	-	29.71
La Porte	18:15	Mostly Cloudy	10	80	71	76	S 13	-	29.73
Angleton/Lake Jackson	17:53	Overcast	10	80	72	76	S 13	-	29.73
Galveston	17:52	Overcast	10	77	74	90	SE 13	-	29.75
Bay City	18:15	Mostly Cloudy	9	80	77	92	SSE 10	-	29.69
Palacios	17:53	Partly Cloudy	9	81	74	79	SSE 13	-	29.71
Rig 20 Miles SE of Galveston	18:15	Mist	2 1/2	75	73	94	ESE 14	-	29.76
Rig 20 Miles SE of Matagorda	18:20	Mostly Cloudy	8	77	77	100	SE 7	-	29.77