Strong Storm System Brings Heavy Mountain Snow to the Sierra Nevada and Critical Fire Weather Conditions to the Plains

A Pacific storm system will continue to bring low elevation rain and mountain snow to much of the West through Wednesday, with heavy mountain snow expected in the higher elevations of the Sierra Nevada. This system will also bring strong winds to the Intermountain West, Rockies, and Plains, which will create Critical fire weather conditions for the High Plains. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Tue, Apr 21, 2026 at 9:46:45 pm CDT

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Tonight

Locally Heavy Rain Today/Tonight

Locally Heavy Rain Wednesday

Wednesday Outlook

This is the current HGX radar.

Mostly cloudy with scattered showers and storms this evening across Houston/Galveston area with forecast lows from 58-65°F inland and 64-71º F near the coast. There may be a lull overnight with showers and storms redeveloping near sunrise Wednesday morning.

Scattered to numerous showers and storms are possible this afternoon through tonight as a trough of low pressure develops along the coast. Locally heavy rainfall is possible with rain rates peaking near 2-3". This could result in minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. There is a Marginal Risk (level 1 of 4) for most of the area today.

Scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible tomorrow morning throughout the day as a trough of low pressure sits along the coast. Locally heavy rainfall is possible with rain rates peaking near 2-3". This could result in minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. There is a Marginal Risk (level 1 of 4) mainly along and east of I-45 on Wednesday.

Numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms are expected on Wednesday, some of which could produce heavy rainfall and localized flooding. Forecast high temperatures are 78-82°F inland and 80-83°F along the coast.

Current Weather Observations...

Location	Time (CDT)	Weather	Vsby. (SM)	Temp. (ºF)	Dewpt. (ºF)	Hum. (%)	Wind (mph)	Wind Chill / Heat Index (ºF)	Pres. (in)
Crockett	21:15	Mostly Cloudy	10	60	60	100	ENE 5	-	30.14
Caldwell	14:50							-
College Station	21:11	Overcast	10	64	60	86	E 5	-	30.12
Huntsville	20:53	Partly Cloudy	10	63	59	86	ESE 5	-	30.14
Navasota	21:15	Overcast	10	63	63	100	E 3	-	30.13
Conroe	20:53	Mostly Cloudy	9	63	61	93	CALM	-	30.13
Hooks Airport	20:53	Mostly Cloudy	10	61	60	96	E 5	-	30.12
Intercontinental Airport	20:53	Mostly Cloudy	10	61	60	96	ESE 3	-	30.11
Houston Hobby Airport	20:53	Mostly Cloudy	10	65	61	86	ESE 12	-	30.09
Sugar Land	20:53	Overcast	10	64	60	86	E 9	-	30.10
Wharton	21:15	Overcast	10	63	61	93	E 7	-	30.11
Pearland	20:53	Partly Cloudy	10	65	60	84	ENE 5	-	30.13
Ellington Field	20:54	Mostly Cloudy	10	64	62	93	ENE 7	-	30.10
La Porte	21:15	Overcast	10	68	64	88	SE 13	-	30.10
Angleton/Lake Jackson	20:53	Overcast	10	64	63	96	NE 3	-	30.10
Galveston	20:52	Clear	10	71	65	81	ESE 14	-	30.11
Bay City	21:15	Overcast	10	65	65	100	ENE 7	-	30.06
Palacios	20:53	Overcast	10	73	67	81	ESE 10	-	30.08
Rig 20 Miles SE of Galveston	21:15	Mostly Cloudy	9	73	66	78	ESE 13G18	-	30.12
Rig 20 Miles SE of Matagorda	21:20		10	73	69	88	CALM	-	30.14